02/06/2025
The 1st CIA Board of Trustees Meeting held at Tanauan Batangas (May 31 - June 1, 2025)
Following the successful CIA General Assembly, the first meeting of the Board of Trustees was convened. A quorum was present to discuss and finalize the CIA Manual of Operations and Policy (MOP).
This manual will provide Citizen's Information and Assistance, Inc.'s general membership with comprehensive guidelines and internal rules. It covers the implementation of the organization's Articles of Incorporation and By-laws, existing policies, standing rules and regulations, resolutions, and the ex*****on of all plans, programs, projects, activities, and services. The "MOP" also outlines procedures related to every aspect of operations and administration as a non-stock, non-profit organization.
All positions on the National Executive Committee were declared vacant, and an election was subsequently held.
The Members of the National Executive Commitee (NEC)
National President : Mrs. Emy H. Rafanan
National Executive-Vice President: Mr. Ruben Marzan
NVP for Administrative: Mr. Benjamin Amba
NVP for Internal Affairs : Mrs. Editha Sotomayor
NVP for External Affairs : Ms. Maria Concepcion Rafanan
NVP for Bayanihan Broadcast Media : Fr. Noel Bandang
NVP for Special Assistant to the President: Ms. Ma. Nancy Bolina
NVP for Sectoral and Special Projects: Mr. Noel Gallardo
NVP for Education and Training: Fr. Romer Bandang
NVP for Spiritual and Values Formation: Bishop Ladislao "Jun" P. Abilong
NVP for Ecumenical and Mystical : Ms. Emily Mallillin
NVP for Social Welfare and Development: Ms. Melanie Daulong
NVP for Employment and Livelihood: Ms. Rebecca Rafanan
NVP for Inter-National: Mr. Demetrio- B**g Ragudo Rafanan
National Secretary : Mrs. Annie Lyn Marzan
National Treasurer: Ms. Evalaine Gourley
National Auditor: Mrs. Joanalyn Gansatao
May all the Glory be to God and may we all be touched with the goodness of the heart and guided by the wisdom of our late Honorable CIA Founder Efren "Rambo" Rafanan.
Special Thanks to our very generous Chairwoman/President Emy H. Rafanan and for the comfy accommodation set by Trafalgar Resort of mam Carolyn Byrne.