I'm originally from Valencia graduated at Silliman U,BSEE'79 immigrated to Vancouver, Canada- 1981.Even though how far I go and how long Im away- never would I forget my Dear country and Dumaguete in particular.
Welcome! My wife is originally from Valencia, and she has several Valenciano friends living in the Vancouver area. A beautiful city. We visit there quite often.
Nice to have a "Kababayan" close to home. What is the name of your wife -coz I did my High School in San Pedro Academy in Valencia. As far as I know there are only few valencianon in vancouver area. Gene
Hi Gene, I'm very familiar with San Pedro Academy! I had several nieces/ nephews in-laws who attended. Whenever we visited, they would ask for help with their math homework. Good school, they don't mess around with education. My wife's maiden name is Cabebe. The friends which she visits in Burnaby are Dante and Mapili. They just moved up there from Calgary. Any name ring a bell??
I'm not familiar with the Cabebe Family but Aunts(Bando Marino) live in Poblacion Valencia . one block from the house of the Mayor-Rodulfo Gonzales .I was in San Pedro Academy Between 1970-1974 and immigrated to Canada on May 11, 1981.
Gene, You may not know her, but she believes she knows you based on your aunts. Her name is Marlyn, daughter of Candoy, living in Bong-Ao. Does that help?
Hi My eldest sister( Gloria) would probably knows her.She's a product of San Pedro too.I wish to communicate her further privately !
Hi Gene, This is Marlyn. Musta na? Unsay imong last name? I know nang Bando Marino. Isn't she pass away not long ago? I hope I'm wrong. But that's what I heard. Asa man ka gapuyo sa atu-a? Let me know.. It is so nice to chat with our own language.. visaya pa gud.. lol:D. Kaila ka nila ni: Tess Dante? Some Init family also lived in Vancover. Anyhow, sigi looking forward to hear from you soon.. Take care.
