FSLF Dinner Dance
October 30, 2004 - The FSLF held a major fundraiser at the CocoPalace Hotel for its many projects, among which are alternative livelihood for relocated lakedwellers and a continuing environmental education campaign. The sponsors and benefactors heeded the call and contributed to the fundraising campaign. About 100 individuals attended the dance and enjoyed the night while making a contribution for a good cause.
Recipients of the 2004 FSLF Awards were:
For sponsoring the trip of the FSLF Kids to the
United Nations International Children’s Conference
on the Environment on
MAYOR VICENTE AMANTE
For facilitating the purchase of the relocation site located at
Barangay San Lucas II,
For spearheading the “Yakap sa Lawa” and
all succeeding people’s movements for the lakes
MR. FERNANDO ESPALLARDO
For bringing the fisherfolk and the rest of the stakeholders
to a better understanding of each other’s needs and interests
MRS. FORTUNATA MARIÑO
Founding member of the organization
Mr. Amben Amante, represented his father, Mayor Vicente Amante. He is in the photo with Susie Azores and Bobby Azores
Msgr. Jerry Bitoon shares a light moment with Vice Governor Edwin Olivarez
Mrs. Annabelle Cordon, FSLF President (2004-2006) next to Mr. Pando Espallardo as he delivers his acceptance speech
Ms. Tania Gunter receives the FSLF Award on behalf of her mother, Fortunata M. de Azores with FSLF President
Vice Governor Edwin Olivarez in conversation with Bobby Azores
Supportive FSLF members: Dr. Bong Inacay (standing) and Ms. Lora Quitain, Dr. Milen Inacay, Mrs. Lucy Espallardo, Mr. Fernando Espallardo