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THE CLUB:
 
 

  During the Spring term of   1997, a group of Irvine Valley Students decided to organize a club that will feature their national identity as  Filipinos.It  is in this context that the first Filipino Club was established in Irvine Valley College. By the Fall of 1997, it was officially recognized as one of the major clubs in IVC. Now, it boast around 50 members , not including  from its affiliate clubs of different colleges and universities. 
 
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The Officers (1998):
 
                                                  "Thinking is the talking of the soul with itself."

 
President
 Joseph Ner
 Vice- President
Mike Gamatero
Secretary
Jennifer Santiago
 Treasurer
Maico Marana
Inter-Council Representative
Jeff Santiago
  Bojo Lucente 
 

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TRIBUTE TO THE CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE
 
              100 Best things about being Pinoy  ( from Inquirer)

                FROM the 1896 Revolution to
                the first Philippine Republic,
                the Commonwealth period,
                the EDSA Revolt, and the
                tiger cub economy, history
                marches on. Thankfully,
                however, some things never
                change. Like the classics,
                things irresistibly Pinoy mark 
                us for life. They're the indelible stamp of our identity, the
                undeniable affinity that binds us like twins. They celebrate the
                good in us, the best of our culture and the infinite possibilities 
                we are all capable of. Some are so self-explanatory you only
                need mention them for fellow Pinoys to swoon or drool. Here,
                from all over this Centennial-crazed country and in no particular
                order, are a hundred of the best things that make us
                unmistakably Pinoy.

                1 Merienda. Where else is it normal to eat five times a day?
                2 Sawsawan. Assorted sauces that guarantee freedom of choice,
                enough room for experimentation and maximum tolerance for
                diverse tastes. Favorites: toyo't calamansi, suka at sili, patis.
                3 Kuwan, ano. At a loss for words? Try these and marvel at how
                Pinoys understand exactly what you want.
                4 Pinoy humor and irreverence. If you're api and you know it,
                crack a joke. Nothing personal, really.
                5 Tingi. Thank goodness for small entrepreneurs. Where else
                can we buy cigarettes, soap, condiments and life's essentials in
                small affordable amounts?
                6 Spirituality. Even before the Spaniards came, ethnic tribes
     had their own anitos, bathalas and assorted deities, pointing to
                a strong relationship with the Creator, who or whatever it may
                be.
                7 Po, opo, mano po. Speech suffixes that define courtesy,
                deference, filial respect--a balm to the spirit in these aggressive
                times.
                8 Pasalubong. Our way of sharing the vicarious thrills and
                delights of a trip, and a wonderful excuse to shop without the
                customary guilt.
                9 Beaches! With 7000 plus islands, we have miles and miles of
                shoreline piled high with fine white sand, lapped by warm
                waters, and nibbled by exotic tropical fish. From the stormy seas
                of Batanes to the emerald isles of Palawan--over here, life is
                truly a beach.
                10 Bagoong. Darkly mysterious, this smelly fish or shrimp paste
                typifies the underlying theme of most ethnic foods: disgustingly
                unhygienic, unbearably stinky and simply irresistible.
 
                11 Bayanihan. Yes, the internationally-renowned dance
                company, but also this habit of pitching in still common in small
                communities. Just have that cold beer and some pulutan ready
                for the troops.

                12 The Balikbayan box. Another way of sharing life's bounty,
                no matter if it seems like we're fleeing Pol Pot everytime we head
                home from anywhere in the globe. The most wonderful part is
                that, more often than not, the contents are carted home to be
                distributed.

                13 Pilipino komiks. Not to mention "Hiwaga," "Aliwan,"
                "Tagalog Classics," "Liwayway" and"Bulaklak" magazines.
                Pulpy publications that gave us Darna, Facifica Falayfay,
                Lagalag, Kulafu, Kenkoy, Dyesebel, characters of a time both
                innocent and worldly.

                14 Folk songs. They come unbidden and spring, full blown, like
                a second language, at the slightest nudge from the too-loud
                stereo of a passing jeepney or tricycle.

                15 Fiesta. Eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow is just another
                day, shrugs the poor man who, once a year, honors a patron
                saint with this sumptuous, no-holds-barred spread. It's a Pinoy
                celebration at its pious and riotous best.

                16 Aswang, manananggal, kapre. The whole underworld of
                Filipino lower mythology recalls our uniquely bizarre childhood,
                that is, before political correctness kicked in. Still, their rich
                adventures pepper our storytelling.

                17 Jeepneys. Colorful, fast, reckless, a vehicle of postwar Pinoy
                ingenuity, this Everyman's communal cadillac makes for a cheap,
                interesting ride. If the driver's a daredevil (as they usually are),
                hang on to your seat.

                18 Dinuguan. Blood stew, a bloodcurdling idea, until you try it
                with puto. Best when mined with jalape¤o peppers. Messy but
                delicious.

                19 Santacruzan. More than just a beauty contest, this one has
                religious overtones, a tableau of St. Helena's and Constantine's
                search for the Cross that seamlessly blends piety, pageantry
                and ritual. Plus, it's the perfect excuse to show off the prettiest
                ladies--and the most beautiful gowns.

                20 Balut. Unhatched duck's embryo, another unspeakable
                ethnic food to outsiders, but oh, to indulge in guilty pleasures!
                Sprinkle some salt and suck out that soup, with gusto.

                21 Pakidala. A personalized door-to-door remittance and
                delivery system for overseas Filipino workers who don't trust
                the banking system, and who expect a family update from the
                courier, as well.
                22 Choc-nut. Crumbly peanut chocolate bars that defined
                childhood ecstasy before M & M's and Hersheys.
                23 Kamayan style. To eat with one's hand and eschew spoon,
                fork and table manners--ah, heaven.
                24 Chicharon. Pork, fish or chicken crackling. There is in the
                crunch a hint of the extravagant, the decadent and the
                pedestrian. Perfect with vinegar, sublime with beer.
                25 Pinoy hospitality. Just about everyone gets a hearty "Kain
                tayo!" invitation to break bread with whoever has food to share,
                no matter how skimpy or austere it is.
         26 Adobo, kare-kare, sinigang and other lutong bahay stuff.
                Home-cooked meals that have the stamp of approval from
                several generations, who swear by closely-guarded cooking
                secrets and family recipes.
                27 Lola Basyang. The voice one heard spinning tales over the
                radio, before movies and television curtailed imagination and
                defined grown-up tastes.
                28 Pambahay. Home is where one can let it all hang out, where
                clothes do not make a man or woman but rather define their level
                of comfort.
                29 Tricycle and trisikad, the poor Pinoy's taxicab that delivers
                you at your doorstep for as little as P3, with a complimentary
                dusting of polluted air.
                30 Dirty ice cream. Very Pinoy flavors that make up for the risk:
                munggo, langka, ube, mais, keso, macapuno. Plus there's the
                colorful cart that recalls jeepney art.
                31Yayas. The trusted Filipino nanny who, ironically, has
                become a major Philippine export as overseas contract workers.
                A good one is almost like a surrogate parent--if you don't mind
                the accent and the predilection for afternoon soap and movie
                stars.

                32 Sarsi. Pinoy rootbeer, the enduring taste of childhood. Our
                grandfathers had them with an egg beaten in.

                33 Pinoy fruits. Atis, guyabano, chesa, mabolo, lanzones,
                durian, langka, makopa, dalanghita, siniguelas, suha, chico,
                papaya, singkamas--the possibilities!

                34 Filipino celebrities. Movie stars, broadcasters, beauty
                queens, public officials, all-around controversial figures: Aurora
                Pijuan, Cardinal Sin, Carlos P. Romulo, Charito Solis, Cory
                Aquino, Emilio Aguinaldo, the Eraserheads, Fidel V. Ramos,
                Francis Magalona, Gloria Diaz, Manuel L. Quezon, Margie
                Moran, Melanie Marquez, Ninoy Aquino, Nora Aunor, Pitoy
                Moreno, Ramon Magsysay, Richard Gomez, San Lorenzo Ruiz,
                Sharon Cuneta, Gemma Cruz, Erap, Tiya Dely, Mel and Jay, Gary
                V.

                35 World class Pinoys who put us on the global map: Lea
                Salonga, Paeng Nepomuceno, Eugene Torre, Luisito Espinosa,
                Lydia de Vega-Mercado, Jocelyn Enriquez, Elma Muros, Onyok
                Velasco, Efren "Bata" Reyes, Lilia Calderon-Clemente, Loida
                Nicolas-Lewis, Josie Natori.

                36 Pinoy tastes. A dietitian's nightmare: too sweet, too salty,
                too fatty, as in burong talangka, itlog na maalat, crab fat
                (aligue), bokayo, kutchinta, sapin-sapin, halo-halo, pastilyas,
                palitaw, pulburon, longganisa, tuyo, ensaymada, ube haleya,
                sweetened macapuno and garbanzos. Remember, we're the
                guys who put sugar (horrors) in our spaghetti sauce. Yum!

                37 The sights. Banaue Rice Terraces, Boracay, Bohol's 
                Chocolate Hills, Corregidor Island, Fort Santiago, the Hundred
                Islands, the Las Piñas Bamboo Organ, Rizal Park, Mt. Banahaw,
                Mayon Volcano, Taal Volcano. A land of contrasts and
                ever-changing landscapes.

                38 Gayuma, agimat and anting-anting. Love potions and
                amulets. How the socially-disadvantaged Pinoy copes.

                39 Barangay Ginebra, Jaworski, PBA, MBA and basketball.
                How the verticaly-challenged Pinoy compensates, via a national
                sports obsession that reduces fans to tears and fistfights.

                40 People Power at EDSA. When everyone became a hero and
                changed Philippine history overnight.
                41 San Miguel Beer and pulutan. "Isa pa nga!" and the
                Philippines' most popular, world-renowned beer goes well with
                peanuts, corniks, tapa, chicharon, usa, barbecue, sisig, and all
                manner of spicy, crunchy and cholesterol-rich chasers.
                42 Resiliency. We've survived 400 years of Spanish rule, the
                US bases, Marcos, the 1990 earthquake, lahar, lambada, Robin
                Padilla, and Tamagochi. We'll survive Erap.
                43 Yoyo. Truly Filipino in origin, this hunting tool, weapon, toy
                and merchandising vehicle remains the best way to "walk the
                dog" and "rock the baby," using just a piece of string.
                44 Pinoy games: Pabitin, palosebo, basagan ng palayok. A
                few basic rules make individual cunning and persistence a
                premium, and guarantee a good time for all.
                45 Ninoy Aquino. For saying that "the Filipino is worth dying
                for,'' and proving it.
                46 Balagtasan. The verbal joust that brings out rhyme, reason
                and passion on a public stage.
                47 Tabo. All-powerful, ever-useful, hygienically-triumphant
                device to scoop water out of a bucket _ and help the true Pinoy
                answer nature's call. Helps maintain our famously stringent
                toilet habits.
                48 Pandesal. Despite its shrinking size, still a good buy. Goes
                well with any filling, best when hot.
                49 Jollibee. Truly Pinoy in taste and sensibility, and a corporate
                icon that we can be quite proud of. Do you know that it's
                invaded the Middle East, as well?
                50 The butanding, the dolphins and other creatures in our
                blessed waters. They're Pinoys, too, and they're here to stay.
                Now if some folks would just stop turning them into daing.

                51 Pakikisama. It's what makes people stay longer at parties,
                have another drink, join pals in sickness and health. You can get
                dead drunk and still make it home.

                52 Sing-a-long. Filipinos love to sing, and thank God a lot of us
                do it well!

                53 Kayumanggi. Neither pale nor dark, our skin tone is
                beautifully healthy, the color of a rich earth or a mahogany tree
                growing towards the sun.

                54 Handwoven cloth and native weaves. Colorful,
                environment-friendly alternatives to polyester that feature
                skillful workmanship and a rich indigenous culture behind every
                thread. From the pinukpok of the north to the malong of the
                south, it's the fiber of who we are. 

                55 Movies. Still the cheapest form of entertainment, especially if
                you watch the same movie several times.

                56 Bahala na. We cope with uncertainty by embracing it, and
                are thus enabled to play life by ear.

                57 Papaitan. An offal stew flavored with bile, admittedly an
                acquired taste, but pointing to our national ability to acquire a
                taste for almost anything.

                58 English. Whether carabao or Arr-neoww-accented, it
                doubles our chances in the global marketplace.

                59 The Press. Irresponsible, sensational, often inaccurate, but
                still the liveliest in Asia. Otherwise, we'd all be glued to TV.

                60 Divisoria. Smelly, crowded, a pickpocket's paradise, but you
                can get anything here, often at rock-bottom prices. The sensory
                overload is a bonus.
                61 Barong Tagalog. Enables men to look formal and dignified
                without having to strangle themselves with a necktie. Worn
                well, it makes any ordinary Juan look marvelously makisig.
                62 Filipinas. They make the best friends, lovers, wives. Too bad
                they can't say the same for Filipinos.
                63 Filipinos. So maybe they're bolero and macho with an
                occasional streak of generic infidelity; they do know how to
                make a woman feel like one.
                64 Catholicism. What fun would sin be without guilt? Jesus
                Christ is firmly planted on Philippine soil.
                65 Dolphy. Our favorite, ultra-durable comedian gives the
                beleaguered Pinoy everyman an odd dignity, even in drag.
                66 Style. Something we often prefer over substance. But every
                Filipino claims it as a birthright.
                67 Bad taste. Clear plastic covers on the vinyl-upholstered sofa,
                posters of poker-playing dogs masquerading as art,
                overaccessorized jeepneys and altars--the list is endless, and
                wealth only seems to magnify it.
                68 Mangoes. Crisp and tart, or lusciously ripe, they evoke
                memories of family outings and endless sunshine in a
                heart-shaped package.Mangoes. Crisp and tart, or lusciously
                ripe, they evoke memories of family outings and endless
                sunshine in a heart-shaped package.
                69 Unbridled optimism. Why we rank so low on the suicide
                scale.
                70 Street food: Barbecue, lugaw, banana-cue, fishballs, IUD
                (chicken entrails), adidas (chicken feet), warm taho. Forget
                hepatitis; here's cheap, tasty food with gritty ambience.

                71 The siesta. Snoozing in the middle of the day is smart, not
                lazy.

                72 Honorifics and courteous titles: Kuya, ate, diko, ditse,
                ineng, totoy, Ingkong, Aling, Mang, etc. No exact English
                translation, but these words connote respect, deference and the
                value placed on kinship.

                73 Heroes and people who stood up for truth and freedom.
                Lapu-lapu started it all, and other heroes and revolutionaries
                followed: Diego Silang, Macario Sakay, Jose Rizal, Andres
                Bonifacio, Apolinario Mabini, Melchora Aquino, Gregorio del
                Pilar, Gabriela Silang, Miguel Malvar, Francisco Balagtas, Juan
                Luna, Marcelo H. del Pilar, Panday Pira, Emilio Jacinto, Raha
                Suliman, Antonio Luna, Gomburza, Emilio Aguinaldo, the heroes
                of Bataan and Corregidor, Pepe Diokno, Satur Ocampo, Dean
                Armando Malay, Evelio Javier, Ninoy Aquino, Lola Rosa and
                other comfort women who spoke up, honest cabbie Emilio
                Advincula, Rona Mahilum, the women lawyers who didn't let
                Jalosjos get away with rape.

                74 Flora and fauna. The sea cow (dugong), the tarsier, calamian 
                deer, bearcat, Philippine eagle, sampaguita, ilang-ilang, camia,
                pandan, the creatures that make our archipelago unique. 

                75 Pilipino songs, OPM and composers:"Ama Namin,"
                "Lupang Hinirang," "Gaano Ko Ikaw Kamahal," "Ngayon at
                Kailanman," "Anak," "Handog,""Hindi Kita Malilimutan," "Ang
                Pasko ay Sumapit"; Ryan Cayabyab, George Canseco, Restie
                Umali, Levi Celerio, Manuel Francisco, Freddie Aguilar, and
                Florante--living examples of our musical gift.

                76 Metro Aides. They started out as Imelda Marcos' groupies,
                but have gallantly proven their worth. Against all odds, they
                continuously prove that cleanliness is next to
                godliness--especially now that those darned candidates' posters
                have to be scraped off the face of Manila!

                77 Sari-sari store. There's one in every corner, offering
                everything from bananas and floor wax to Band-Aid and bakya.

                78 Philippine National Red Cross. PAWS. Caritas. Fund drives.
                They help us help each other.

                79 Favorite TV shows through the years: "Tawag ng
                Tanghalan," "John and Marsha," "Champoy," "Ryan, Ryan
                Musikahan," "Kuwarta o Kahon," "Public Forum/Lives,"
                "Student Canteen," "Eat Bulaga." In the age of inane variety
                shows, they have redeemed Philippine television.

                80 Quirks of language that can drive crazy any tourist listening
                in: "Bababa ba?" "Bababa!"
                81"Sayang!" "Naman!" "Kadiri!" "Ano ba!?" "pala."
                Expressions that defy translation but wring out feelings
                genuinely Pinoy.
                82 Cockfighting. Filipino men love it more than their wives
                (sometimes).
                83 Dr. Jose Rizal. A category in himself. Hero, medicine man,
                genius, athlete, sculptor, fictionist, poet, essayist, husband,
                lover, samaritan, martyr. Truly someone to emulate and be proud
                of, anytime, anywhere.
                84 Nora Aunor. Short, dark and homely-looking, she redefined
                our rigid concept of how leading ladies should look.
                85 Noranian or Vilmanian. Defines the friendly rivalry between
                Ate Guy Aunor and Ate Vi Santos and for many years, the only
                way to be for many Filipino fans.
                86 Filipino Christmas. The world's longest holiday season. A
                perfect excuse to mix our love for feasting, gift-giving and music
                and wrap it up with a touch of religion.
                87 Relatives and kababayan abroad. The best refuge against
                loneliness, discrimination and confusion in a foreign place.
                Distant relatives and fellow Pinoys readily roll out the welcome
                mat even on the basis of a phone introduction or referral.
    88 Festivals: Sinulog, Ati-atihan, Moriones. Sounds, colors,
                pagan frenzy and Christian overtones.
                89 Folk dances. Tinikling, pandanggo sa ilaw, kariñosa,
                kuratsa, itik-itik, alitaptap, rigodon. All the right moves and a
                distinct rhythm.
                90 Native wear and costumes. Baro't saya, tapis, terno, saya,
                salakot, bakya. Lovely form and ingenious function in the way
                we dress.
                91Sunday family gatherings. Or, close family ties that never get
                severed. You don't have to win the lotto or be a president to
                have 10,000 relatives. Everyone's family tree extends all over the
                archipelago, and it's at its best in times of crisis; notice how
                food, hostesses, money, and moral support materialize during a
                wake?

                92 Calesa and karitela. The colorful and leisurely way to
                negotiate narrow streets when loaded down with a year's
                provisions.

                93 Quality of life. Where else can an ordinary employee afford a
                stay-in helper, a yaya, unlimited movies, eat-all-you-can buffets,
                the latest fashion (Baclaran nga lang), even Viagra in the black
                market?

                94 All Saints' Day. In honoring our dead, we also prove that we
                know how to live.

                95 Handicrafts. Shellcraft, rattancraft, abaca novelties,
                woodcarvings, banig placemats and bags, bamboo windchimes,
                etc. Portable memories of home. Hindi lang pang-turista,
                pang-balikbayan pa!

                96 Pinoy greens. Sitaw. Okra. Ampalaya. Gabi. Munggo.
                Dahon ng Sili. Kangkong. Luya. Talong. Sigarillas. Bataw.
                Patani. Lutong bahay will never be the same without them.

                97 OCWs. The lengths (and miles) we'd go for a better life for
                our family, as proven by these modern-day heroes of the
                economy.

                98 The Filipino artist. From Luna's magnificent "Spoliarium"
                and Amorsolo's sun-kissed ricefields, to Ang Kiukok's jarring
                abstractions and Borlongan's haunting ghosts, and everybody
                else in between. Hang a Filipino painting on your wall, and
                you're hanging one of Asia's best.

                99 Tagalog soap operas. From "Gulong ng Palad" and "Flor de 
                Luna" to today's incarnations like "Mula sa Puso"--they're the
                story of our lives, and we feel strongly for them, MariMar
                notwithstanding.

                100 Midnight madness, weekends sales, bangketas and
                baratillos. It's retail therapy at its best, with Filipinos braving
                traffic, crowds, and human deluge to find a bargain.
 
 

 
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      THE BARKADA 
      "Without Music, Life would be a mistake."  -Neitsche

      Mike  - Joseph - Jerry - Maureen - Lala  - Kenneth - King - Dex - Danny - Jenai - Mark - Dino
      Maijo - Maico - Jeff - Anthony - Alvin - Bojo - Ian - Ton - Arnel - Dennis -Leah - Thirdy - Carlo
      Mackie - Red - John - Rod -Maira - Dex - Mina - Michelle

       

      "THE BARKADA PORTRAIT"
       
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      Erap Jokes anonymous

Here's Erap's Cabinet:

Lolit Solis - Defense (wala ng tataray pa)
Dolphy - Labor (Sanay sa buntisan)
Rosanna Roces - Natural Resources (Alam mo na...)
German Moreno - Local Government (Sanay mag organize - Monday
Group,Tuesday Group...etc..)
Foreign Affairs - Ogie Alcasid (proven!)
Inday Badiday - Information (sino pa ba? eh patay na si Babette
Villaruel?)
Robin Padilla - Sports (Sanay sa rambulan)
Ben Tisoy - Agriculture (mukhang lupa)
Pitoy Moreno - Interior (Design)
Fernando Poe - Chief of Staff (syempre! may kakasa ba?)
Vic Sotto - PhilVolcs (sanay magpaputok)
Ramon Revilla - Transportation (para malipat na ang traffic sa Cavite)
Palito - Health (para huwag pamarisan)
Jimmy Santos - Education (magaling sa inglesan)
Leo Martinez - secretary of Tourism (for more pedophiles)
Nora Aunor - Secretary of Finance (broke kasi)
Gary Lising - Press Secretary
Erap Estrada (yes, sya na rin) - BIR (yan ang spelling nya ng beer)
Christy Fermin - NBI (magaling mag-imbestiga)

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