Filipino American Press Club of California

Filipino American Press Club of California The Filipino American Press Club of California shall be incorporated as a Non-Profit Mutual Benefit Corporation in the State of California

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS.
2025 - 2026

PRESIDENT
Adrian Lecaros

VICE PRESIDENTS
Don Orozco - VP for Northern California
Fernandico Gonong, Jr. - VP for Los Angeles
Jackie Dayoha - VP for San Diego
Sam Azurel - VP for Overseas

SECRETARY
Flordeliz N. Aque

TREASURER
Lydia Soriano

AUDITOR
Roy Barnes

PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
Tony Garcia

MEDIA RELATIONS OFFICER
Reggie Pacal


BOARD OF DIRECTOR

S
Lissa P. Chow - Chairman
Abby Amores
Anna Lyra Venaglia
Celia Abuel
Elija Booth
Leonard Espra
Mic Diaz
Rudy Autor
Yugel Losorata

ADVISORY BOARD
Thelma Calabio - Founder/President Emeritus
Dr. Andy Z. Edralin, h.c. - Founder/ President Emeritus
Isidric Panganiban - President Emeritus
Benny Uy - President Emeritus
Thelma Sugay - President Emeritus

Who are qualified members of FAPCCA? Our By-Laws states that those who are qualified to join the FAPCCA are journalists, correspondents, publishers, writers, authors, editorial staff, reporters, announcers, producers, directors, or staff members of radio, television, and internet network, press photographers, journalism students, social media professionals, people engaged in public relations, marketing or advertising business, professionals promoting journalism, communication, literacy, current affairs, and First Amendment freedoms while supportive of all the purposes and objectives of the FAPCCA.

07/11/2025

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and US President Donald Trump will have their first bilateral meeting in Washington "in a few days," according to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

"(We) look forward to hosting the President of the Philippines in Washington in a few days," Rubio told reporters on Thursday following his meeting with Philippine and Japanese counterparts at the sidelines of ASEAN ministerial meetings in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Read more details at the link in the comments section.

07/11/2025
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Our next consular outreach mission will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada from 09 to 10 August 2025.

To apply for services during the outreach mission, click here: https://shorturl.at/F9src

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07/09/2025

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07/09/2025
07/08/2025

READ | Remulla: Unified 911 rollout to start in July 2025

In line with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Juanito Victor “Jonvic” Remulla on Monday announced that the Unified 911 Emergency System will officially go live this July in the National Capital Region (NCR), Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), and Regions 1 and 7.

Speaking at a press conference held at the Quezon City Police District headquarters, Remulla emphasized that the national emergency response system will be powered by cutting-edge technology and will be expanded to other regions in the succeeding months.

“We are going to deploy the latest technology in the world. Puwedeng streaming, maipapakita mo kung anong nangyayari sa iyo, may geolocator, para malaman kung nasaan ka,” he explained.

To address the long-standing issue of prank and nuisance calls, Remulla said the system has been designed with advanced deterrent features that will drastically limit such disruptions. “Kasi ang experience niyan sa PNP (Philippine National Police), 60% of the calls are pranks. Ngayon, malalaman na kung mula saan ka tumawag, kung sino ka, kung anong itinawag mo. Mas magiging efficient ang pagtakbo ng 911.”

The DILG Secretary further underscored that the 911 Emergency Hotline will now be a permanent core program of the Department, fully integrated into its operational framework—anchored on the direct involvement of frontline response units such as the PNP and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), both of which are attached agencies of the DILG.

He clarified that the program’s continuity will not be subject to changes in administration or leadership. “Kasi continuing investment yan, so hindi mo puwedeng sabihin na one year lang yan, sa susunod na taon papalitan na naman. It’s a ten-year investment plan,” he said.

As for hotlines like the PNP’s 117, Remulla said these will serve as agency command centers to handle 911 calls related to their specific functions, such as crimes for the PNP or fires for the BFP.

07/03/2025

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2019-20 Officers and Board Members

EXECUTIVE BOARD/OFFICERS: Benny Uy - President Lydia Soriano - 1st VP Mutch Carino - 2nd VP Gary Paglinawan - Secretary Rose Sarreal - Treasurer Jess Espanola - Auditor Tony Garcia - PRO BOARD of DIRECTORS (BOD) Isidric Panganiban - Chairman Antonette Ang Abby Amores Nikki Arriola Rudy Autor Charlie Bonilla Joe Cobilla Aris Duenas Jhenny Evans Roger Parajes Thelma Sugay Elizabeth Zaide FOUNDERS AND PRESIDENT EMERITUS: Thelma Calabio Andy Z. Edralin Who are qualified members of FAPCCA? Our By-Laws states that those who are qualified to join the FAPCCA are journalists, correspondents, publishers, writers, authors, editorial staff, reporters, announcers, professional bloggers, producers, directors, or staff members of radio, television, and internet network, press photographers, journalism students, social media professionals, people engaged in public relations, marketing or advertising business, professionals promoting journalism, communication, literacy, current affairs, and First Amendment freedoms while supportive of all the purposes and objectives of FAPCCA.