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VIDEO: Former Philippine President Ramos Brings Quick Wit, Wisdom and Humor to Cerritos

A look back at the former Philippine president's Oct. 10 visit to the Cerritos Library as part of the launching of the book "Trustee of The Nation" -- the biography of Fidel V. Ramos.

This historic night in Cerritos was held in the 's Skyline Room and was co-hosted by Mary Jo A. Bernardo-Aragon, Consul General of the Republic of the Philippines, Los Angeles, and Cerritos councilmember Mark Pulido and his wife Gloria. 

Community Host Committee members included:

  • The Philippine Society of South East Los Angeles – President Jose Iglesias
  • The Southern California Philippine-U.S. Veterans Association – President Romeo Ricarte
  • The Filipino Seniors of Cerritos Association – President Toni Skiles
  • The Sunnyside Optimist Club of Cerritos – President Joe Vicente and Immediate Past President Pete Benzon
  • Pangasinan Brotherhood-USA – President Dan Nino
  • The Filipino Parents Support Group – President Sammy Frianeza
  • Club Kapamilya of – President Michelle Elomina
  • Barkada Club of – President Victoria Simbol
  • Club Kaibigan of – President Stephanie Pascua
  • Cerritos Fine Arts and Historical Commission, Commissioners Nora Benzon, Doris Iglesias and Former Commission Chair Maria Skiles
  • Lynda Johnson - Cerritos High PTSA, Past President

Special Acknowledgements were made to:

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  • Officers and Staff of the Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles
  • Cerritos City Council
  • City of Cerritos Staff
  • Cerritos Library Staff
  • Staff
  • Greg Berg
  • Pam Mendoza
  • Carrie Kurata
  • The Pulido Family
  • The Perlas Family
  • The Rebaya Family
  • The Skiles Family
  • The Hut - Authentic Cuisine by Island Pacific Supermarket

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