Fraternal ties

The Shun Clan Amity recently held its 36th national convention in the City of Smiles, sponsored by the Wei Due Fraternity, Negros Occidental Chapter.

It was preceded by the blessing of the new Wei Due Fraternity Building at Lacson-Mandalagan, where a dragon dance was performed to usher in good luck and prosperity. Guests proceeded to St. John's Institute Activities Center for the induction and oath-taking rites of the new officers and directors for the year 2007-2009 of the local Wei Due Fraternity, a fraternal association of five prominent family names -- Tan, Yao , Ho, Tian and Goh.

Sworn into office were Jose Tan, Sr - president, Jayme Liu -executive vice president, Eduardo and Antonio Tan - vice presidents, and the 26 newly elected directors. Vicente Tan is president emeritus of the association.

The event ushered in the spirit of solidarity as 350 delegates from 17 fraternal chapters throughout the country attending this year's convention. Among the guests of honor and speakers were national presidents Yao Eng Hue, Francisco Chua, John Tan, Aw Peng Lam, and Angel Tan.

The culminating dinner was held at Garden Royal, where guests were entertained by the song and dance numbers rendered by the students from Tay Tung High School , St. John's Institute and Trinity Christian School and the Wei Due choral group.

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Reynaldo Eusebio celebrated his birthday at their Capitolville residence recently. Nearly 200 guests, composed of his badminton friends from Po Hang, relatives, suppliers and employees attended the affair. Busy welcoming the guests were Mary Grace Eusebio and children Raymond, Ayet, Jun-jun, Gio, Gia, Riza, Guila.

His employees prepared a surprise video presentation of their trips with their boss to Thailand, Malaysia , Singapore and Hong Kong, and rekindled memories and bloopers.

His more than 60 employees presented surprise performances composed of 11 song and dance numbers, as presented by each of his Galleon branch in Negros Occidental.

Reynaldo is the president and operations manager of Galleon Enterprises Telecom, and is the son of former Calatrava Mayor Romualdo Eusebio, Sr. Also present were his brothers Ramon, Leo, Mike, and Romy Eusebio.*