Ursula V. Palacio
President
Houston Fil-Am Lions Club
Houston, TX
HFALC adheres to the motto, "We Serve," and that is serving the community whenever possible. It actively adheres to the principles of good governance and responsible citizenship. It has undertaken a variety of community and collaborative activities that support the civic, cultural, social, and moral welfare of the community. HFALC seeks to unite the clubs in the spirit of bonds of friendship, good fellowship, and mutual understanding.
Mechele Agbayani Mills
President and CEO
Better Business Bureau, Central East Texas
Tyler, TX
The Better Business Bureau is a non-profit organization focused on advancing marketplace trust. Since 1912, BBB has helped people make smarter buying decisions by connecting them with trustworthy businesses. Businesses who have earned the BBB Accreditation Certification have met all BBB criteria and have committed to upholding high ethical standards.
Carmencita Magno De Villa
President
Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers, Inc. (PICE) - USA Chapter
Austin, TX
PICE USA Chapter is a nonprofit professional organization dedicated to unifying Filipino civil engineers in the USA while fostering innovation and excellence in the profession who are recognized as global leaders and professionals in the industry. The group provides a platform for networking, professional development, and knowledge sharing among its members. PICE also partakes in community initiatives that aim to provide a positive impact on society in the US and back in the homeland.
Eleonor Jacinto Maines
President
Alpha Phi Omega Metropolitan Houston AA
Houston, TX
APO MH AA is one of the 35 active members across America that are under the APO Philippines Fraternity/Sorority based in the Philippines. The group adheres to its 3 cardinal principles of Leadership, Friendship, and Service. As a nonprofit organization, it focuses on community service in the US and the Philippines, Theses includes the Adopt a Park, Beach Clean-up, Planting in Parks (collaboration with Trees for Houston), Financial Support for Medical/Dental missions in the Philippines.
Gloria Jorque
President
People Caring for the Community Inc. (PCCI)/Philippine Community Center
Houston, TX
PCCI is a non-profit Filipino American organization dedicated to promoting and preserving the Filipino culture and heritage while offering health, social, and educational services to all. The PCCI board and its members have generously volunteered numerous hours to deliver health screenings, education, and prevention initiatives to thousands, primarily within underserved communities, in collaboration with other organizations. PCCI takes pride in its role as the steward for the Philippine Community Center - the sole community center of its kind in Texas.
Geraldine Abaquin Perez BSN, RN, RNC-NIC
President
Philippine Nurses Association North Texas-Dallas Chapter
Dallas, TX
PNA North Texas-Dallas Chapter is a nonprofit organization based in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex and a constituent chapter of the national PNA. Established in 2005, the group works in various fields of nursing, with a mission to uphold and foster the positive image and welfare of Filipino American nurses, promote professional excellence, and contribute significant outcomes to healthcare and society through education, research, and clinical practice. The organization is very active in providing education and community service to the DFW community.
Camela C. Comilang, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
President
Philippine Nurses Association Texas Cameron County, Inc.
Brownsville, TX
Philippine Nurses Association, Texas Cameron County, Inc. is a professional nursing organization and a local chapter of the Philippine Nurses Association of America. Its mission is to uphold the positive image and welfare of the Filipino American nurses and its constituent-members. Additionally, this group promotes professional excellence and growth of the nursing profession by inter-collaboration with other agencies to implement projects which contribute to positive outcomes in healthcare and society.
Reeya Clarisa Mequiabas
President
East/Southeast Asian Association (ESEAA) Hightower High School
Missouri City, TX
ESEAA displays a variety of cultures coming from East and Southeast Asia. It gives the students more knowledge about the specific traditions from ethnic backgrounds. The goal is to promote communication and knowledge between Southeast Asians, East Asians through social and educational events. The group also wants to add this club to establish official representation in our high school, Hightower. The plan is to increase collaborative work with other clubs to empower unity between cultures and foster a safe space for ethnic communities in promoting their traditions.
Jocelyn Brandon
President
Philippine Women of America, Inc. (PWA)
San Antonio, TX
PNA is a non-profit organization based in San Antonio, TX. Its mission is to preserve and promote Filipino cultural identity, heritage, traditions, and values through social kinship and motivating young Filipinos and Filipino Americans to pursue higher education. Over the years, PWA has successfully launched pageants to raise scholarship funds. The group also identified numerous scholarship recipients.
Noravil Guzman – Tamayo, BSN, RN
President
Philippine Nurses Association of Austin, Texas
Austin, TX
PNAATX was formed on 30 August 2019 in response to the needs of the Filipino nurses in the Austin area to serve as a mechanism to deal with professional issues and concerns. On 13 April 2023, the group officially became the 53rd chapter of the Philippine Nurses Association of America, Inc (PNAA). This group continues to be the leader in Texas capital in advocating for Filipinos and Filipino American nurses and the community through its education, social and cultural initiatives.
Arlene Y. Sanchez, MD
President
Philippine American Chamber of Commerce RGV
McAllen, TX
PACC RGV is a nonprofit organization composed of individuals and business owners of Filipino American descent with goals to promote the interests of its members and provide a venue for networking in the hope of improving the local business environment and strengthening communities. PACC RGV organizes educational venues for its members and the public. It also pursues projects that benefit the community at large.
Chat Musick MHA-HI, BSN, RN
President
Philippine Nurses Association of the Texas Golden Triangle
Silsbee
PNATGT is a professional, voluntary, non-sectarian, and nonprofit organization established to uphold the professional image of and foster the welfare of the Filipino American nurses. It has a mission to lead and inspire nurses to be catalysts for change in healthcare. There are over 100 active members and associate members coming from many different ethnic groups, who are committed to improving the lives of the patients they serve by pursuing excellence, integrity, and quality in the practice of nursing.
Aeriana Jade Datu
President
Kabataang Pangarap Ni Rizal Texas
Houston, TX
KAPARIZ Texas is a nonprofit Filipino youth organization that promotes the ideas of Dr. Jose Rizal on youth. Composed of younger Filipino Americans, KAPARIZ was organized with goals to develop leadership and instill social responsibilities. The group aims to create a breeding ground for the next generation of great leaders. Members adhere to the motto, "Unus Instar Omnium," which means One Like All. The organization builds and grows through unity and companionship.
Grace A. Monroy, M.D.
President
Texas Unified Society of Thomasians
Katy, TX
TxUST is a 501c3 nonprofit organization consisting of alumni and former students at the University of Santo Tomas. Since its inception, the group had launched numerous medical, surgical, and dental missions in the Philippines. In the Houston area, the group is also involved in many collaborative initiatives with other community organizations by participating in different events that promote health, culture, and education. TxUST proudly supports scholarship programs for deserving but needy students in the Philippines.
Noemi Noriega Frias, MBA, Ph.D.
President
Filipino American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston
Richmond, TX
FACCGH promotes entrepreneurship and bridges local and international business opportunities. It provides opportunities to participate in training, conferences, business networking events, B2Bs (business-to-business) and trade missions. Encouraging and growing trade and commerce between the US and the Philippines; and supporting MSMEs (micro, small, medium enterprises here and abroad is FACCGH's flagship program since its inception. FACCGH is the Federation's Chamber of the Year by the Federation of Philippine American Chambers of Commerce (FPACC).