LEOs Meeting 2010
The Local Executive Officers (LEO) of each Local Chapter (LC) gathered last July 24 and 25, 2010 at the AIRIE,
Cervini Cafeteria, Ateneo de Manila University, for the Annual LEOs Meeting. This year’s LEOs are Phil Panamin
Magtrayo (JVP 27) from the Cagayan de Oro LC, Alfred Medina M.D. (JVP 5/6) from the Davao LC,
Ruth Guerrero (JVP 12/13) from the Zamboanga LC, Michelle Evangelista (JVP 28) from the Naga LC
represented by Jonafel Garol (JVP 24/25), and Rey Niño Baguio (JVP 26/27) from the Manila LC.
Each LEO gave one’s report and plans for this year. The National Office represented by Edlyn Kalman (JVP18),
Marvin Glenn Fernandez (JVP24/25), and Rene Emmanuel “Nikko” Viquiera (JVP25) clarified issues and concerns
that the LEOs asked. Nikko discussed the task and responsibilities of each Local Chapter during the Recruitment and
Screening Period of the Volunteers under the Volunteer Service Program. Glenn reviewed and gave the final product
of the Research Documentation of the Grand Reunion and Assembly of last November 2009. The documentation was
given to the LEOs for dissemination to all the members. Concerns like the readiness of the Foundation to accept
muslim applicants were discussed. An overview for the 17th General Assembly was also given. General information
on the Board Election and Nominations was clarified. The agreement between the Society of Jesus and JVPFI was also
presented to the LEOs for info dissemination. Concerns on having a Spiritual Director for every Local Chapter may be
more possible given this agreement.
Visitors to the the two-day LEOs meeting were: Rev. Fr. William Kreutz, S.J.; Gary Lauriano (JVP 8) , JVPFI President;
Max Ventura (JVP 14), Board Treasurer; and Martin Perfecto (JVP 9), Incoming Executive Director.
Special thanks to Timothy Gabuna (JVP 3) for the continued support to the Foundation. Sir Tim sponsored the use of
the AIRIE at the Cervini Cafeteria as the venue of the meeting and Cervini and Eliazo Dormitories for housing the LEOs.
St. Ignatius Mass
July 25, 2010, 3:00p.m., the Ateneo de Manila University celebrated the feast day of St. Ignatius with a mass at the
Ateneo de Manila Univeristy (ADMU) High School covered courts. The gathering also celebrated the 400th death
anniversary of Fr. Matteo Ricci, S.J., with Fr. Jose Cecilio “Jojo” Magadia, SJ, provincial of the Philippine Jesuit
Province, as the presider for this Eucharistic Celebration. The Jesuit Volunteers Philippines Foundation, Inc., was one
among exhibitors. Missions of the Jesuits were also featured during the said event. Various Jesuit institutions and
ministries also participated at the exhibit. A number of JVPs attended the mass wearing their JVP shirts to promote
the Foundation.
Rev. Fr. William “Bill” Kreutz’s birthday
Last August 16, 2010, Rev. Fr. William “Bill” Kreutz, S.J., celebrated its 74th birthday.
The National Office staff, namely Edlyn, Martin, Glenn, Rez, and Mae visited Fr. Bill at the Jesuit Residence.
Also joining us in partaking of the cake we brought was
Veronica “Veroche” S. Basilia-Tarabi (JVP 11) together with her daughter and son.
Rev. Fr. Jett Villarin, S.J. The New ADMU President
Next school year will be the end of an era at the Ateneo de Manila. On April 1, 2011,
Fr. Jose Ramon “Jett” Villarin, S.J. (JVP 1) will succeed Fr. Nebres, S.J. as University President.
According to Assistant to the President, Maria Rosario Banzon, the Search Committee took note of Villarin’s “academic
stature, leadership experience, and understanding of the demands of the position.” Fr. Jett is a laser physicist and
climate scientist. He is an active member of the United Nations’ Consultative Group of Experts for Developing
Countries, and the Inter-Agency Committee on Climate Change, among others (The Guidon, July 2010).
Mass with the New JVPFI Executive Director
Last August 18, 2010, the National Office formally welcomed the new JVPFI Executive Director,
Martin Perfecto (JVP 9).A mass was presided by Rev. Fr. Patrick Falguera, S.J. (JVP 11) and concelebrated by
Rev. Frs. Bill Kreutz and Jett Villarin. JVPFI Treasurer, Max Ventura (JVP 14), introduced Martin Perfecto, while
JVPFI President, Gary Lauriano (JVP 8) thanked Edlyn Kalman (JVP 18) for all the support and efforts she had
rendered for 4 years as Executive Director. A number of JVPs joined the mass. The mass was held at the AIRIE, Cervini
Cafeteria. Thank you very much to Tim Gabuna (JVP 3) for sponsoring the venue. To all who attended thank you very
much for your continued support.
