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Call it luck or providential, the Society was steered by leaders with dedication and zeal. Among them were Dr. E'Austin Johnson, Raul Gesmundo, Teddy Medrana, Lambert Santos, Cora Reyes, Ronnie Bautro, Marina Bodiasi, Maria Velez, who served as Presidents during their terms and Jimmy Soriano who took the Society into the new millennium.
The centerpiece of the Society's effort is the annual recognition given to "Outstanding Parents of the Year" which is awarded to a couple in our area which have proven themselves successful by focusing their energies on the educational attainment of their children. Among the recipients of this prestigious award are: Saturnino and Belillia Torregosa(1992); Apolinario Sr. and Filisa Miranda(1993); Godofredo and Pilar(1994); David and Catalina Fontanilla(1995); Mr. & Mrs. Esmilla(1996); Simon and Leonida Mercado(1997); Jesus and Flory Laurencio(1998); and Mar and Vicky Arocena(1999) who during their term carried the KSOP scepter to the new millennium.
The Society have led the way in community support, spearheading various campaigns to support our needy kababayans, even visiting seafarers who happened to be hospitalized in our area, and also by giving support to other Filipino-American associations.
Guided by the precepts as set forth in its mission, the Society have proven itself all this time to adhere to the keywords which set forth the tone of our actions: service to our members and the community, equality for all, and integrity in everything that we do.
The Society is both lucky and honored to have Mr. Lambert Santos and Mrs. Maria Velez on its board. They have continually proven themselves to be a constant source of inspiration and a fountainhead of wisdom in guiding the Society to where it is now.
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