2009 AFC Basketball Tournament Opening Ceremony

Amid cold weather condition the Ansan Filipino Community held its 2009 Basketball Tournament opening ceremony last April 26, 2009, Sunday at the Hanyang University gym. Many Filipinos in Ansan attended the said event. It was hosted by former AFC presidents Billy Vela and Kathlia De Castro. The ceremony started with the parade of players from 12 different teams competing for the said tournament namely Guardians, Lemerians, LAHV, GSL, Ilonggo Volts, PhilTrust Travel, FMWAS, Pampanga Brothers, Amianan, Mabuhay Blades, Pangasinan and Mexican Vismin. Last year’s best forward awardees’ Bangs Musngi of Batangas Blades and now playing for Mabuhay Blades led the oath of sportsmanship.
The Emcees

Bangs Musngi during oath of sportmanship

The Ansan City Mayor Park Ju Won was not able to attend the opening ceremonies because of his prior commitments but he sent Mr. Lim Young Seun, the Chief Administrator of Ansan City on his behalf.
“This year Korea and Philippines is celebrating its 60 years of endearing relationship and I think this Basketball Tournament make our relationship deeper and more meaningful “Mayor Park Ju Won told the community through Mr. Lim Young Seun. “I hope that this AFC Basketball Tournament makes you feel happy and joyful.” He added.

The hardworking and very supportive Ambassador Luis T. Cruz also attended the ceremony and gave his greetings and short message to all Filipinos in Ansan especially to all the players. He stressed in his message that this tournament should promote friendship and unity and not competition among Filipinos. This was also the message of the AFC president, Richard Francisco.

AFC dancers

A part of the spectacular opening ceremony was the search for Ms. Summer girl 2009. The nine (9) young and gorgeous muses represented their teams with poise and glamour. They are equally beautiful and intelligent that made the judges spent long time in picking the winners. The muse of FMWAS Ms. Crisel Esayas won the 2nd runner-up while Ms. Eileen Villamatter of LAHV took the 1st runner-up. KC Conception look-alike Venise Dumandan of Ilonggo Volts was hailed as the 2009 Ms. Summer Girl. She amazed the judges with her answer during the question and answer portion of the said mini pageant. The team of LAHV impressed the judges with their well-designed uniform bringing home the best in uniform award. They received 100 thousand won in cash as prize.
The candidates of Ms. Summer Girl 2009
The Judges


AFC Vice President Rachel Pangga thanked all the sponsors, players, galilea staff and afc volunteers for supporting the said event during her closing remarks.
AFC Vice President Rachel Pangga delivering her closing remarks

2009 AFC Basketball Committee

At the end of the day, the teams of Mexican Vismin, Mabuhay Blades, GSL, Pangasinan, Ilonggo Volts, and FMWAS won their first battle against their opponents. This basketball tournament will run for 13 weeks with the championship game tentatively scheduled on July 26, 2009 at Choji High School Gym.

Oath-taking at Gawad Pasasalamat 2009

AFC Officers and Different organization recieved plaque of appreciation for their unabated services rendered for year 2008-2009

Newly elected AFC officers whike having their oath taking ceremony

AFC volunteers also recieved a certificates of appreciation. It was held after the mass at SVD house.

We have a new AFC President !!!

Volunteers of Ansan Filipino Community or AFC held their yearly election of officers at the conference room of Wongok church last February 22, 2009. This year’s election was attended by 36 active AFC volunteers who was observed and supported by Galilea Staff. Before the election, the out-going AFC President Kathlia De Castro thanked all volunteers for all their supports and efforts rendered during her administration. She also encouraged all volunteers to be a part of this year’s set of officers. “Thank you for all your support. It was such a privilege and honor to serve you”, out-going President told the volunteers. “Others should experience it because somehow it will also touch your lives”, De Castro added.

(Out-going AFC President Kathlia De Castro congratulates the newly elected President Richard Francisco.)

Out-going Vice President Richard Francisco was officially elected as new AFC President and Rachel Pangga will replace his position for the coming year.


Here's the complete set of newly elected AFC officers :

President: Richard Francisco
Vice President: Rachel Pangga
Secretary: Emmalee Francisco
Treasurer: Chona Llanes
Auditor: Billy Vela
PRO’s : Dennis Monta
Julie Valerio
Emmaruth Gabido
Aaron Vergara
Choir Committee Chairman: Michael Cacayuran
Asst. Choir Committee Chairman: Jay De Vera
Finance Committee Chairman: Marlon Clamonte
Asst. Finance Committee: Lito Ibusca
Liturgical Committee Chairwoman: Jennet Cacayuran
Asst. Liturgical Committee Chairman: Jun Caguimbay
Service Committee Chairman: Roger Barrido
Asst. Service Committee Chaiman: Elgin Roxas

(Newly Elected AFC Officials)

AFC volunteers' food adventure. LOL

I just want to share this video to all AFC volunteers. This video might not interesting for some of you but I choose to publish this here for some reasons. Well, this video is very memorable to me. We travelled almost an hour searching for place to eat. This is us... "basta sama-sama sobrang saya".

Here's some of the highlights of this video:

1. naiwan si Pres. Richard
2. kimpap ni Henry
3. ...sabaw!
4. excess food ni Elgin
5. Bell saying " akala nila hindi natin mauubos"
6. Mikel, nalimutan ang sapatos
7. kulitan moments
8. memories of afc volunteers together!



food adventure - billy

Happy Birthday !!!

Masayang idinaos ni Lito Ibusca ang kaniyang kaarawan kasama ang AFC volunteers noong nakaraang linggo, ika-8 ng Marso sa AFC lobby. Pinagsaluhan ng lahat ang munting pansin at juice na mula sa may kaarawan. Isinabay na rin ang kaarawan ni Gener Matapos ang munting salu-salo ay sumandaling nagtungo ang tropa sa Bistro

Hello and Goodbye

Matapos magpaalam ni Bro. Calisstus sa AFC upang magtungo sa Pinas at mag-aral ng english ay pormal naman na ipinakilala sa komunidad si Bro John bilang kapalit ni Bro. Calisstus.



Bro. John

Nagpaalam na rin ang isang miyembro ng choir na si Joy upang bumalik sa pinas nitong nakaraang ika-8 ng Marso.



Si Joy ay nagbigay ng isang huling awitin bilang pasasalamat nito sa AFC at mga malapit na kaibigan.