sponsored by Western Union
By Ms. Cheryl Sevegan
Photography has become a passion for many in today’s modern era. Though not everyone can afford to purchase an expensive DSLR camera and its accompanying paraphernalia, many of our kababayans here in Israel are still into this habit and some even used it to earn extra income.
Pinoy Photography Society in Israel (PPSI) was created primarily to unite those passionate people in photography. Recently, they celebrated their 2nd year anniversary together with the induction of their new set of officers for the year 2013-2014. The event took place last October 26, 2013 at the Hayam Hasini Restaurant located at No. 3 Shenkar Arie St., Tel Aviv, Israel.
Our ever dynamic Philippine Ambassador to Israel HE Generoso D.G. Calonge graced the event and inducted the new PPSI officers.
PPSI Founders-Admins: Jojo Valerio, Edgar Lat, Jose Lewis Patanag, Tom Montevirgen, Charlton Cabato
PPSI Officers 2013-2014:
President: Anne Pramis
Vice President-Internal: Mylene Mauhay
Vice President-External: Randel Sadje
Secretary: Geraldine Gabriel, Eden Minas Bukid
Treasurer: Vicky Panoringan, Charlton Cabato
Auditor: Gabriel Garcia
Bus. Manager: Tom Montevirgen, Yongxky Baldonado
P.R.O.: Josephine Sanglitan, Precy Cuenca
Sgt.-at-Arms: Joel Adolfo, Eric Carpo
On behalf of PPSI, the president Ms. Anne Pramis would like to express their special gratitude to our dear Ambassador Generoso D.G Calonge who stood as the inducting officer, to Cultural Attaché Ma’am Tess Reyes, Mr. Simi Salpeter, their major sponsor WESTERN UNION, Ms. Angie Robles, Ms. Herminia Arce Ocampo, Ms. Marlene Morales, Ms. Ghin Belchez, Candelarians Family, Ms. Maela De Luna, women’s PPSI Volleyball Team Managers Cheng Hong and Ms. Gina Cayubit, men’s PPSI Volleyball Team Managers Yossi and Moti, players and friends, sound system Dhon Yamo, the admins, leaders/officers, and members of PPSI.
She also accentuated her gratefulness to her PPSI Family who shared their talents and kindness, to PPSI Friends of Friends, to her Tau Gamma Sigma family esp. Sis. Menneth, Sis. Irene and Sis. Jennifer, Ninang Marylou Muga, Israeli friend Ms. Tal Dekel, her FFCI Family led by President Ms. Violy Varias, Ate Mickey of Megaworld, Maria Michaela Alvarez Arceo, kumareng Adel Arol, Trix Leandado, Leo Greengrass, friends, families and love ones.
Ms. Pramis’ message to members and guests: “The whole PPSI Family would like to thank all the people who made the event successful and appreciate their important participation in our oath-taking ceremony and 2nd year anniversary celebration. I am very honored to have you all in our special night. I have faith that each and every one of you will emerge winners in all your undertakings. We may have different approaches, different interpretations and different opinions, but this is what a group is all about – loving and understanding for each and everyone. I hope and pray that you will continue to grow and prosper as one united group for ourselves and our kababayans in Israel, by helping people, touching lives, and learning more about your passion. Thank you for all your support, for your understanding and for your unending cooperation. From the bottom of our hearts, our sincerest gratitude to all of you! A million thanks to each and every one of you…”