Philippine Bible College Alumni Association (PBCAA)

AMENDED BY-LAWS OF PHILIPPINE BIBLE COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC.

2008-04-07T22:22:00.000-07:00

AMENDED BY-LAWS OF PHILIPPINE BIBLE COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC.

(1) CERTIFICATE OF FILING OF AMENDED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION issued by Benito A. Cataran, Director, Company Registration and Monitoring Department is on file. Approval is dated 24th May 2005.
(2) Note: Amendments adopted on October 29, 2004 by a majority vote of the Board of Trustees and on December 25, 2004 by a vote of at least two-thirds of the members of the corporation.

AMENDED BY-LAWS OF PHILIPPINE BIBLE COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC.

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

The undersigned incorporators, all of legal age and a majority of whom are residents of the Philippines, have this day voluntarily agreed to form a non-stock corporation under the laws of the Republic of the Philippines.

AND WE HEREBY CERTIFY:
FIRST: That the name of said association shall be:

PHILIPPINE BIBLE COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC.

SECOND: That the purpose or purposes for which the association is incorporated are:
1.To foster fraternal relations, brotherhood and camaraderie among its members;
2. To extend mutual aid and assistance to members and to promote their general welfare;
3. To help provide quality training and direction for professional, cultural and spiritual growth; and
4. To undertake projects which will enhance New Testament church leadership.

THIRD: That the principal office of the association is No. 18 Rimando Road, Baguio City
FOURTH: That the term for which the said association is to exist is FIFTY (50) YEARS from and after date of incorporation.
FIFTH: That the names, nationalities and residences of the Incorporators of the association are as follows:
Name Nationality Residence
1. Silverio A.. Biteng Filipino 159 Avocado St., Purok 1
Sta Rita, Olongapo City
2. John C. Quiniones Filipino Catbangen, San Fernando City, La Union
3.Conrado P. Mapalo Filipino 15 Rose St., Payatas A, Quezon City
4. Gavina B. Yen Filipino 73 Bayan Park, Aurora Hill, Baguio City
5. Mardonio Bernardo Filipino PCIB-Carmen Branch, Rosales, Pangasinan

SIXTH: That the number of Trustees of the association shall be ELEVEN (11) and the names, nationalities and residences of the first trustees of the association are as follows:
Name Nationality Residence
1. Silverio A. Biteng Filipino 159 Avocado St., Purok 1, Sta. Rita, Olongapo City
2. John C. Quiniones Filipino Catbangen, San Fernando City, La Union
3. Conrado Mapalo Filipino 15 Rose St., Payatas A, Quezon City
4. Gavina B. Yen Filipino 73 Bayan Park, Aurora Hill, Baguio City
5. Mardonio Bernardo Filipino PCIB-Carmen Branch, Rosales, Pangasinan

SEVENTH: That the present members of the association with their contributions are the following (List of additional members shall be submitted to the SEC from time to time):
Names Contributions
1. David Annague P 20.00
2. Ismael Gurtiza P 20.00
3. Silverio Biteng P100.00
4. John Quiniones P 20.00
5. Conrado Mapalo P100.00
6. Gavina Yen P100.00
7. Mardonio Bernardo P100.00
8. Pablo Lachica P100.00
9. Rodolfo Mapile P100.00
10. Marlow Garlitos P100.00
11. Jovita Lazaro P 20.00
12. Eugene Awingan P 20.00
13. Daton Palitayan P 20.00
14. Edwin Valencia P 20.00
15. Eusebio Tanicala P 20.00
16. Philip Marania P 20.00

EIGHT: That Mrs. Gavina B. Yen has been elected by the members of the association as Treasurer of the association to act as such until her successor is duly elected and qualified in accordance with the by-laws, and that as such Treasurer, she has been authorized to receive for and in the name and for the benefit of the association, all contributions or donations paid or given by the members.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto signed this Articles of Incorporation this 28th day of October 1989 in Baguio City, Province of Benguet, Republic of the Philippines.

Sgd. SILVERIO A. BITENG Sgd. JOHN C. QUINIONES

Sgd. CONRADO P. MAPALO Sgd. GAVINA B. YEN

Sgd. MARDONIO B. BERNARDO

Signed in the presence of:

Sgd. DATON A. PALITAYAN Sgd. DAVID A. ANNAGUE

Note: TRUSTEES’ AND SECRETARY’S CERTIFICATE of the amendments is on file signed by the following: John Quiniones, Bonifacio Patricio, Jr., Felix Garlitos, Mardonio Bernardo, Rolando Dumawa.

Notarized by JOEL G. GORDOLA, Notary Public, on January 3, 2005.

AMENDED BY-LAWS OF PHILIPPINE BIBLE COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC.

ARTICLE I MEETINGS
Section 1. Annual Membership Meetings – The annual general meeting of the members shall be held at the principal office of the association on the last Friday of March of each year. During such meeting the President will render his Annual Report to the members.

Section 2. Special Membership Meetings – The special general membership meeting may be called as the need thereof arises by the Board of Trustees or upon petition of one-third (1/3) of the general membership.

Section 3. Monthly Board Meeting – Monthly meeting of the trustees and the officers shall be called every end of the month by the President of the association. During such meetings, the President shall render his monthly report to the trustees and officers.

Section 4. Special Board Meeting – Special meeting of the trustees and the officers may be called as the need thereof arises by the President or upon petition of a majority of the trustees.

Section 5. Notices of the date, time and place of annual, monthly or special meetings of the members and of the trustees shall be given personally or by special delivery mail, at least one week before the date set for such meeting. In urgent cases, the notice may be communicated at least two days before the meeting personally or by telephone or by telegram, if personal contact is not possible. No other business shall be considered at such meeting except with the consent of all the members present.

Section 6. Waiver of notice – Notice of meeting may be waived verbally by any member attending it.

Section 7. Quorum -- A quorum for any meeting of the members shall consist of a majority of the members and a majority of such quorum may decide any question at the meeting except those matters where the Corporation Code requires the affirmative vote of a greater proportion.

Section 8. Order of Business – The order of business at the annual general meeting of the members shall be as follows:
a. Proof of service of the required notice of meeting, except when such notice is waived by the members constituting a quorum
b. Proof of the presence of a quorum.
c. Reading and approval of the minutes of the previous annual meeting, except when such Reading is dispensed with by a majority vote of those present.
d. Unfinished business.
e. Report of the President.
f. Election of the Trustees for the ensuing year.
g. Other matters.

The order of business at any meeting may be changed by a vote of the majority of the members present.

Section 9. Voting by Proxy -- Members shall be entitled to one vote each, and they may vote in person or by proxy, which shall be in writing and filed with the Secretary of the association before the scheduled meeting.

ARTICLE II TRUSTEES
Section 1. Board of Trustees – The corporate powers of the association shall be exercised, its business conducted and its property controlled by the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees shall exercise its powers and perform its functions as a collegial body and no trustee shall have individual power or function apart and separate from the board. They shall be elected at large by the members and shall hold office for three (3) years and until their successors are duly elected and qualified.

Section 2. Qualification – No member shall be eligible for election to the Board of Trustees unless he has the following qualifications:
1. An active member of the New Testament Church of Christ and of good moral standing In his/her congregation;
2. An active member of the PBCAA, Inc. and of good standing;
3. At least a graduate of Associate in Theology from PBC;
4. Willing to serve the association without compensation.
Section 3. Disqualification of Trustees or Officers – No member convicted of final judgment of an offense punishable by imprisonment for a period exceeding six (6) years, or violations of this code committed within five (5) years prior to the date of election or appointment, shall qualify as trustee or officer.

ARTICLE III OFFICERS
Section 1. Officers – The officers of the association shall be a President, an Executive Vice President, a Vice President for Luzon, a Vice President for the Visayas, a Vice President for Mindanao, a Secretary, a Treasurer, an Auditor, two Business Managers, and a Public Relations Officer. They shall be elected by the Board of Trustees from among themselves. The Board may combine compatible offices in a single person.
Section 2. Term of Office – All officers of the association shall hold office for three (3) years and until their successors are duly elected and qualified.

ARTICLE IV FUNCTIONS & POWERS OF OFFICERS
Section 1. President – The President shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the association. In addition to duties as such, he shall preside in all meetings of the Board of Trustees and of all the meetings of the members of the association.
He shall execute all resolutions and/or decisions of the Board of Trustees. He shall be changed with directing and overseeing the activities of the association. He shall appoint and have control over all employees of the association, review and approve expense vouchers. Together with the Secretary of the Association, he shall present to the Board of Trustees and to the members an annual budget and, from time to time as maybe necessary, supplemental budgets. He shall submit to the Board as soon as possible after the close of each fiscal year, and to the members at each annual meeting, a complete report of the activities and operations of the association for the fiscal year under his term.
Section 2. Executive Vice President – The Executive Vice President, if qualified shall exercise all powers and perform all duties of the President during the absence or incapacity of the latter and shall perform duties that maybe assigned by the Board of Trustees.
Section 3. Vice President for Luzon – The Vice President for Luzon shall be the contact person for all members in Luzon and shall coordinate activities of the Association in his area of responsibility. He maybe designated by the Board of Trustees as Executive Vice President in the event of vacancy of such office. He shall perform other functions as maybe assigned by the Board of Trustees.
Section 4. Vice President for Visayas – The Vice President for Visayas shall be the contact person for all members in Visayas and shall coordinate all activities of the Association in his area of responsibility. He maybe designated by the Board of Trustees as Executive Vice President in the event of vacancy in such office. He shall perform such other duties as maybe assigned by the Board of Trustees.
Section 5. Vice President for Mindanao – The Vice President for Mindanao shall be the contact person for members in Mindanao and shall coordinate all activities of the Association in his area of responsibility. He maybe designated by the Board of Trustees as Executive Vice President in the event of vacancy in such office. He shall perform such other duties as maybe assigned by the Board of Trustees.
Section 6. Secretary – The Secretary shall give all the notices required by these by-laws and keep the minutes of all meetings of the members and of the Board of Trustees and of all meetings of all committees in a book kept for the purpose. He shall keep the seal of the association and affix such seal to any paper or instrument requiring the same. He shall have custody of the correspondence files and all other papers that are to be kept by the Treasurer. He shall maintain the member’s register, have charge of the bulletin board at the principal office of the association. He shall also perform all such other duties and works as the Board of Trustees may from time to time assign to him.
Section 7. Treasurer – The Treasurer shall have charge of the funds, receipts and disbursements of the association. He shall keep all moneys and other valuables of the association in such bank or banks as the Board of Trustees may designate. He shall keep and have charge of the books of accounts which shall be open to inspection by any member of the Board of Trustees, whenever required, an account of financial condition of the association and of all transactions made by him as Treasurer. He shall also perform such other duties and functions as may be assigned to him by the Board of Trustees. (Last sentence which read, “He shall post a bond in such amount as maybe fixed by the Board of Trustees” was deleted).
Section 8. Auditor – The Auditor shall examine financial records and audit money. He shall also perform other functions as may be provided for by the Board of Trustees.
Section 9. Two Business Managers – The two Business Managers shall initiate and submit to the Board of Trustees a business plan for the association. They shall assist the President in the proper implementation of the business plan whenever approved by the Board of Trustees. They shall perform other functions as may be assigned to them by the Board of Trustees.
Section 10. Public Relations Officer – The Public Relations Officer shall be responsible for the promotion and protection of the name and public image of the association. He shall be in charge of all media relations and exposure. He shall assist the President and the Secretary in the proper dissemination of the information among members of the association. He shall perform such other functions as maybe assigned to him by the Board of Trustees.

ARTICLE V MEMBERS

Section 1. Qualification for Membership – The Board shall determine the qualifications of an applicant for membership.
Section 2. Rights of Members – A member shall have the following rights:
a. To exercise the right to vote on all matters relating to the affairs of the association;
b. To be eligible to any elective or appointive office of the association;
c. To participate in all deliberations/meetings of the association;
d. To avail of all the facilities of the association;
e. To examine all the records or books of the association during business hours;
f. To receive all benefits approved by the Board of Trustees.
Section 3. Duties and Responsibilities of Members – A member shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
a. To obey and comply with the by-laws, rules and regulations that may be promulgated by the association from time to time;
b. To attend all meetings that may be called by the Board of Trustees;
c. To pay membership dues and other assessments of the association.

ARTICLE VI BOARD OF ADVISERS
Section 1. Board of Advisers – A Board of Advisers shall be composed of Fifteen members to be selected by the Board of Trustees who will serve in a consultancy and advisory capacity to the association. It will be a collegial body which shall elect among its members a Chairman who shall be an ex officio member of the Board of Trustees of the association.
Section 2. Members – Members of the Board of Advisers shall be selected by the Board of Trustees from a list of nominees who are willing to serve. These may be persons who by virtue of their education, experience and stature in the community shall be able to contribute wise counsel and provide guidance to the association.
Section 3. Term of Office – The term of office of the Board of Advisers shall be co-terminus with the term of office of the Board of Trustees.
Section 4. Compensation – Members of the Board of Advisers shall receive no compensation for their services. Subject to an appropriation by the Board of Trustees, a reasonable amount of honorarium or per diem may be given each member of the Board of Advisers.

ARTICLE VII SUSPENSION, EXPULSION AND TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. Suspension, expulsion and termination of membership shall be in accordance with the rules and regulations of the association. Any member of the association may file charges against a member by filing a written complaint with the Secretary of the association. The Board of Trustees shall call a special meeting of the members to consider the charges. The affirmative vote of one third (1/3) of all the members of the association shall be necessary to suspend a member, provided, that where the penalty is expulsion, the affirmative vote of at least two thirds (2/3) of all the members shall be necessary to expel a member.

ARTICLE VIII FUNDS
Section 1. Funds – The funds of the association shall be derived from admission fees, annual dues and special assessments of members, gifts, donations or benefits.
Section 2. Fees and Dues – Every member of the association shall, in addition to the membership fee, pay dues and/or assessments that may be imposed by the association from time to time.
Section 3. Annual Membership Fee – Every member shall pay an annual membership fee of Php600 payable at Php50 per month provided, however, that a member may pay in advance the annual membership fee at a discounted amount of Php500. The Board of Trustees may increase/decrease the annual membership fee subject to the approval of a majority of the members at each annual general meeting.
Section 4. Lifetime Membership Fee -- Any member may choose to pay a lifetime membership fee in the amount of Php2500 payable once in advance in lieu of the annual membership fee. The Board of Trustees may increase the lifetime membership fee subject to the approval of a majority of the members at the annual general meeting, provided that such increase shall not apply to those who have already paid a lifetime membership fee prior to the approval of such increase.
Section 5. Disbursements -- Withdrawal from the funds of the association, whether by check or any other instrument, shall be signed by the Treasurer and countersigned by the President. If necessary, the Board of Trustees may designate other signatories.
Section 6. Fiscal Year – The fiscal year of the association shall be from January 1 to December 31 each year.

ARTICLE IX CORPORATE SEAL
Section 1. Form – The corporate seal of the association shall be in such form and design as may be determined by the Board.

ARTICLE X AMENDMENTS OF THE BY-LAWS
Section 1. Amendments – These by-laws, or any portion thereof, may be amended or repealed by a majority vote of the Board of Trustees and ratified by a majority vote of the members at any regular or special meeting of the general membership duly held for the purpose.

Adopted this 28th day of October 1989 in Baguio City by the affirmative vote of the undersigned members representing a majority of the members of the association in a special meeting duly held for the purpose.

Sgd. SILVERIO A BITENG Sgd. JOHN C QUINIONES

Sgd. CONRADO P. MAPALO Sgd. GAVINA B. YEN

Sgd. MARDONIO B. BERNARDO

Minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting

2008-02-27T07:35:00.000-08:00

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
September 15, 2007, PBC White Room, Baguio City

Present: Eusebio Tanicala, Bonifacio Patricio, Jr., Eli Tangunan, Arnold Zambrano, Edwin Valencia, Rachel Cabuenas & Rebecca Braga

Absent: Dodoy Sameon- mission in the Visayas, Rolando Dumawa, Pablo Lachica and Mar Bernardo

Lunch was hosted by brother Eusebio Tanicala. Prayer for the food was led by brother Bonifacio Patricio, Jr.

BUSINESS MEETING
1. Meeting was called to order at 2:35PM. Minutes of August 18, 2007 was approved.
2. Business arising from previous minutes:
2.1. Resolution directed to the BCOC Elders – should be in a letter form
2.2. October 24-26 Forum – to be accredited, to boast preachers, for evaluation and training.
2.3. Brother Tony Balagot – if he asks for his traveling expenses, how much can we give? The body approved half of his fare. Ask photocopy of his lecture.
2.4. Merienda – Oct. 24 PM c/o brother Eli Tangunan; Oct. 25 PM c/o brother Edwin Valencia. Solicit for other slots.
3. PBCAA Blog moderator change – c/o brother Pablo Lachica
4. Symposium for the continuous support of students after graduation next semester to be given by brother Arnold Zambrano. We will write PBC a letter.
5. Contributions to the PBCAA BOT scholarship fund – Ph 4,500 (Ph2500 cash & Ph 2,000 check).
6. Evaluation of BOT absences in past meetings – pay penalty.
7. Meeting adjourned at 5:25PM.

Certified correct by: Noted by:

(Sgd) Rebecca Braga (Sgd) Eusebio Tanicala
Secretary President

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
October 23, 2007 PBC Library, Baguio City

Present: Eusebio Tanicala, Bonifacio Patricio, Jr., Arnold Zambrano, Edwin Valencia, Mar Bernardo, Pablo Lachica, Dodoy Sameon, Rachel Cabuenas & Rebecca Braga.

Absent: Rolando Dumawa & Eliseo Tangunan

BUSINESS MEETING
1 .Evaluation of Forum – Organizational ok, about 114 alumni, preachers and leaders attended the Forum. More on non-alumni maybe because the church leaders need more explanation about Islam. On the other hand, some alumni have works to do.
2. Collections:
P8,040 (67 x P120) Food services
1,200 (installment contribution for Lifetime Membership
100 (2 alumni pins)
P 9,340 TOTAL
9,000 (P1000 x 9 ETani, BP, AZ, EV, MB, PL, SS II, RC & RB)
P18,340 TOTAL
- 14,140 Food services
- 450 Streamer
- 50 PBCAA Forum
- 3,000 Fare contribution to bro. Tony Balagot (P2000 refund ETani)
- 700 Janitorial, unpaid water & sugar
- 2,000 was given to sister Juvy Nonog to be refunded by brother Eliseo Tangunan for October 24 PM merienda (P500PL, P500 BOT, P1000 LTM)

3. Contribution to the PBCAA scholarship fund – P 2000.
4. Meeting adjourned at 6:25PM/

Certified correct by: Noted by:

(Sgd) Rebecca Braga (Sgd)Eusebio Tanicala
Secretary President

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTTEES MEETING
November 17, 2007, White Room PBC, Baguio City

Present: Eusebio Tanicala, Eliseo Tangunan, Pablo Lachica, Arnold Zambrano,Dodoy Sameon, Bonifacio Patricio, Jr., Mar Bernardo, Rachel Cabuenas and Rebecca Braga

Absent: Rolando Dumawa and Edwin Valencia

Lunch was hosted by brother Eusebio Tanicala. Prayer for the food was led by brother Bonifacio Patricio, Jr.

BUSINESS MEETING
1. The meeting was called to order at 1:45PM. Awarding of certificates of Appreciation to brethren Eusebio Tanicala & Santiago Sameon II for speaking during the October 2007 PBCAA Church Leaders Forum. Picture taking.

2. Minutes of September 15, 2007 & October 25,2007 are approved.
3. Letter directed to the Baguio Church of Christ leadership on PBC Administration improvement to be signed, then give to PBC.
4. PBCAA Blog webmaster/moderator change care of brethren Pablo Lachica, Eusebio Tanicala & Alvin Tanicala.
5. PBCAA BOT scholarship fund – Ph7500 (Ph5500 + P2000 BPI check)
6. Evaluation of BOT absences in past meeting – excused or unexcused – to be taken next meeting.
7. PBC Grading System – Motion #1 It was moved and seconded that PBCAA BOT will ask PBC if there is a standard of grading system implemented and standard set of examination given. Approved.
8. New Business
8.1. Congregational singing improvement project. Objective is to train at least two song leaders in our own congregation to make our singing livelier, with proper tempo and alive. Brother Junas Sagurit will give Ph1000 to begin a regional singing fellowship with a space of three months. Trainors must be present all the time during practice.

Motion #2 It was moved and seconded that a group from PBCAA BOT will make the arrangement for the singing program. Training venue is PBC during the Summer time. Approved.
Chairman – Eliseo Tangunan
Members – Pablo Lachica, Rachel Cabuenas & Dodoy Sameon

8.2. Extension classes for PBC alumni & church leaders with credit. This program will allow church leaders to study after their works.

Motion #3 It was moved and seconded that a distance study and extension classes with modules and examination be given under PBCAA coordinated by brother Eusebio Tanicala. Approved.
8.3. Brother Tom Holland speaks to PBCAA on February 25, 2008, PBC Library. Approved. Tom Holland Lectureship, February 21-23,2008, Consuelo Hotel,Lingayen, Pangasinan. Registration fee of Ph1000 subsidize.
8.4. Rabon Bible College will sponsor series of seminars on issues of the Holy Spirit, Gideon teaching on issues, anti-cooperation, etc. PBCAA will coordinate program.
8.5. Daniel Juralbal benevolence from PBCAA BOT Ph4500.
8.6. Brother Eusebio Tanicala going to Makilala for PBCAA. Tacurong next year.
8.7. PBC on its Diamond Grand Alumni Homecoming
- the week after the Holy week
- Theme – enter in the PBCAA Blog website for suggestions. Brother Pablo
Lachica will coordinate it.
- Committees – the same
-Ads – Brethren Pablo Lachica, Eusebio Tanicala & Bonifacio Patricio,Jr., They are authorized to do the solicitation in the name of PBCAA.

9. Meeting adjourned at 4:15PM with a prayer led by brother Bonifacion Patricio, Jr.

Certified correct by: Noted by:
(Sgd) Rebecca Braga (Sgd) Eusebio Tanicala
Secretary President

MINUTES OF THE PBCAA BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
January 26, 2008, White Room PBC, Baguio City

Present: Eusebio Tanicala, Arnold Zambrano, Rachel Cabuenas & Rebecca Braga
Absent: Eliseo Tangunan, Edwin Valencia, Bonifacio Patricio, Jr., Pablo Lachica,
Mar Bernardo, & Rolando Dumawa
Dodoy Sameon – lectures in Rabon Bible College

BUSINESS MEETING
1. Meeting was called to order at 1:35PM. November 17, 2007 minutes was approved.
2. Business arising from previous minutes
2.1. Letter to PBC Administration will be revised.
2.2. Letter of Grading System will also be revised. Rachel Cabuenas will do it.
3. PBCAA BOT scholarship fund – Ph6000 (Ph2500 cash + Ph2000 BPI check)
Ads – Ph1500 Tom Holland Lectures, one page with picture, & diamond celebration
4. Tom Holland Lectureship, February 21-23, 2008, Consuelo Hotel, Lingayen,
Pangasinan. We will have the PBCAA BOT meeting February 23, 2008 AM.
5. Makilala PBCAA – brother Eusebio report that there are about 20 PBC alumni who came. He also lectured to the student body of Southern Mindanao Bible College.
6. PBC – Diamond celebration (60 years)
- April 3 & 4, 2008
- April 4, Friday PBC graduation day
- Posthumous awards given to alumni who died between 2005-2008
- certificate with frame
- notify families/representative
- signatories – President & Executive Vice Presidentt
- funding from PBCAA fund
- committee members Arnold Zambrano, Rachel Cabuenas &
Rebecca Braga
- Program & activities next meeting
- Theme: Upgrading the Academic Offerings & Services of PBC
7. Tom Holland – February 25, 2008, PBC Library, 9AM
- subsidized meals – next meeting
8. Meeting adjourned at 3:20PM with a prayer led by brother Arnold Zambrano.

Certified correct by: Noted by:

(Sgd) Rebecca Braga (Sgd) Eusebio Tanicala
Secretary President

MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 18, 2007 PBCAA BOARD MEETING

2007-09-17T12:40:00.000-07:00

A. Venue: LTE White Room, Philippine Bible College,Baguio
B. Present: Eusebio Tanicala, Arnold Zambrano, Santiago Sameon II, Rachel Cabuenas, Rebecca Braga.

C. Late: Edwin Valencia

D. Absent: Bonifacio Patricio Jr, Eli Tangunan, Mar Bernardo, Pablo Lachica, Rolando Dumawa

E. Minutes:
1. There being no amendments to the minutes of the July, 2007 mee4ting, minutes as read were approved.
2. Business arising from prevous meeting:
a) Articles needed for PBCAA blog updates to be submitted end of the month to E. Tanicala.
b) October 24-26 Forum Update:
-Brother Tony Balagot accepts invitation.
-Theme: Understanding Islam and Muslims
-Santiago Sameon II, E. Tanicala to speak on the two other topics: Biography of Muhammad,Christianity & Islam--Comparison & Contrast.
-Snacks to be solicited.
-Plaques to be donated by Arnold Zambrano.
-Php1K for tarpoline streamer c/o A.Zambrano

c)Ideas to the BCOC Elders written in resolution
d) Masteral Program, not yet developed.
e) Request of brotehr Mar Bernardo that BOT meetings be held on Sunday pm not approved.
f) PBCAA Scholarship fund is Php3,000.
g) Sept. 15th meeting to be hospted by Rachel Cabuenas in Baguio.

Certified correct: (Sgd) Rebecca E. Braga

Noted: (Sgd) Eusebio Tanicala

PBC ALUMNI & CHURCH LEADERS FORUM

2007-08-22T10:06:00.000-07:00

1. Date: 24-26 October 2007
2. Venue: PBC Library, Rimando Road
3. Theme: Understanding Islam
4. Purpose: To provide alumni and church leaders better understanding of the beginning, major teachings and the upsurge of Islam .
5. Host: PBC ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC.
6. Food Fee: Php40/meal for those who register and make food reservation (one half shouldered by PBCAA officers); officers provide the snacks. Catered.
7. Special Lecturer: Brother Tony Balagot of Makilala, Cotabato

* Understanding the Upsurge of Islamic Fundamentalism

* Muslims’ Perception of American and Western Modern Civilization

* Reaching Out to Muslim Friends and Communities

8. Lecturer: Santiago Sameon II, Ed.D.

* The Life of Muhammad ibn Abdallah ibn Abd al Muttalib

9. Lecturer: Eusebio Tanicala, Ph.D.

* Islam & Christianity: Comparison & Contrast

10. Sleeping Quarters Available, please bring beddings
11. Those who update membership fees: Php50 per month.

Alumni and church leaders are invited. Please spread out invitation. We hope to see you at the forum!

Statement of Collection as of May 1, 2007

2007-05-16T07:14:00.000-07:00

Philippine Bible College Alumni Association, Inc.
Interim Statement of Collection and Disbursement
May 01, 2007

Sources of Funds

Membership Fee - Lifetime 5,700.00
Membership Fee - regular 17,050.00
Donations - PBCAA fund* 2,500.00*
TOTAL FUNDS 25,250.00

Disbursements

Homecoming Advances 2,000.00
Community Tax Cert. 2007 550.00
Honorarium 1,000.00
Petty Cash Fund 1,500.00
Total disburse 5,050.00
TOTAL CASH BALANCE 20,200.00

Donations:
*Pablo Lachica 2,000.00
*Sis Ine Mayor 500.00

Edwin Valencia: PBCAA t-shirts and 100 pcs of siopao
Eli Tangunan: 100 pcs of soft drinks
Arnold Zambrano: reading eye-glasses
Jun Patricio: printing of t-shirts
Board of Trustees: meals

Philippine Bible College Graduates Nine Young People

2007-05-09T07:26:00.000-07:00

The Philippine Bible College in Baguio City awarded certificates to nine young people on April 30. These youngsters finished the two year classroom program. They are Wyler S. Addamag of Baguio City; Flordeliza de Pedro & Lermie de Pedro fo Calintaan, Occidental Mindoro; Daniel Dranciang of Quezon City; Herminio Ilumin, Jr. of Asingan, Pangasinan; Ralph Aaron Maninang & Raniel Maninnang of Mexico, Pampanga; Jun Michael Pauge of Cebu; and Rodrigo Pineda, Jr. of San Fernando City, Pampanga.

Bob Buchanan, evangelist based in Davao City was the guest speaker in the evening graduation while Won Young Hee of Seoul, Korea was the banquet speaker. Eusebio Tanicala inducted the nine graduates into the Alumni Association.

Philippine Bible College Alumni Homecoming ‘07

2007-05-09T07:24:00.000-07:00

Close to one hundred alumni of Philippine Bible College came together during the 30 April homecoming. Free reading glasses were distributed by brother Arnold Zambrano. Brother Edwin Valencia and Jun Patricio gave away free T-Shirts.

To help the retired, under employed and unemployed alumni and their family members, a lecture on entrepreneurship was given by Arnold Zambrano. Edsin & Nancy Valencia demonstrated siopao making; Ms. Remedios of the Benguet State University discussed ube jam making, and Dakila Padua lectured on mushroom culture.

PBC Alumni and Church Leaders Hold Forum

2007-05-09T07:22:00.000-07:00

On May 1, the Philippine Bible College Alumni Association sponsored a forum on “Abundant Giving.” Topics discussed were “Measures of Giving in the Patriarchal, Mosaical and Christian Dispensations” by Arnold Zambrano; “Expressions and Arguments Generally Used by Filipino Preachers: Their Weakness” by Eusebio Tanicala; “The Psychology of Giving” by Edwin Valencia; Gilbert Trani lectured on “Planning & Budgeting as Tools in Abundant Giving and Church Growth.”

Zambrano and Valencia stressed that abundant and sacrificial giving is an expression of love for the Lord, a support for church work, an acknowledgment of the rich providential blessings of God, a material investment with spiritual profits.

On the other hand, Tanicala made the observation that many preachers use expressions like, “tithing has been taken out and is not binding,” and leaves the impression that giving is below ten percent; and some pray “Lord, bless those who give as well as those who cannot give,” with the impression that non-givers harvest the same blessings as those who give; “give as you prosper” “as one purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity” leaving the impression that the individual is left to his own to determine the amount by self-measuring his own prosperity, and give the amount that which is not begrudged. Another expression based on the widow’s mite is “even if the amount you give is very small, the Lord welcomes it” leaving the impression that the small contribution makes God happy. Preachers and Bible teachers emphasize the smallness of the coin instead of what is left inside the pocket or purse of the widow. These were explained in the context of the passages.

“I’m happy to hear those words about abundant giving,” remarked Bob Buchanan.

FEB 17 - Minutes of the Board Meeting

2007-03-08T05:25:00.000-08:00

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
February 17, 2007, White Room PBC, Baguio City

Present: Eusebio Tanicala, Santiago Sameon II, Mardonio Bernardo, Pablo Lachica,
Arnold Zambrano, Edwin Valencia, Rolando Dumawa, Rachel Cabuenas
and Rebecca Braga.
Absent: Bonifacio Patricio Jr. – in Hongkong; Eliseo Tangunan; John Quiniones
Food was served by Eusebio & Liza Tanicala.

BUSINESS MEETING:
Meeting called to order at 1:30PM
Presiding brother: Eusebio Tanicala
A. Old Business
1. Evaluation of IT seminar held in the morning
- appreciate & commend brother Pablo Lachica for teaching
- lessons were very good, excellent
- will have a follow-up seminar but will have to begin with the basic principles of using the computer
- brother Pablo Lachica can come and teach IT every other Saturday
- March 10, 2007 – hands on so bring your computers
-Motion #1 The body recommend to PBC to offer computer as a subject immediately. Approved. Those graduating students can get a crash program. PBCAA sponsor. We will write the Church and school.

2. January 20, 2007 minutes as read moved for approval. Approved.

3. Follow-up of previous assignments & tabled items:
3.1. Preacher’s training & raising of funds – brother Arnold Zambrano
- PBC should have a program to deploy graduates
- PBC/BCoC to continue support of the students after graduation
- Trust Fund – for the purpose of student support after graduation
Motion #2 – The body request the PBC Administrator to put a course description in every subject taught with teachers projected plan and output. Approved.
3.2. April 30-May 1, 2007 program of activities. Brother Bob Buchanan
to be the devotional speaker.
3.3. October 2007 Alumni & Church Leaders’ Forum initial plan brought out:
- topic on Islam & Cooperation
- think of specific topics & suitable speakers
- integrate Preachers training & raising of mission funds/church giving if
acceptable to the brethren (local autonomy & interdependency)

4. Collection of BOT for PBC scholarship fund = Php8,000.

5. Brother Pablo Lachica has disseminated and sent out invitation and information
to Luzon alumni about the April 30-May 1, 2007 PBCAA homecoming.

6. Masteral Program committee – conduct entrance exam & interview, leave the
specifics to the committee; recommend to the committee to meet before
March 10, 2007 to discuss the subjects.

Motion #3 – The body amended membership of the masteral committee that since brother Santiago Sameon II is going to the Visayas for preaching that sister Sarah Sameon be included in the committee. Approved.

B. New Business:
1. New disk & CD rom for computer donated by brother Pablo Lachica in the
amount of Php4,500. Recognized and thanked for.
2. Place this donated computer for PBC students’ research use under the
supervision of sister Rebecca Braga in LTE Room #2. Approved with
guidelines.
3. March 10, 2007 meeting– Lunch host – brother Santiago Sameon II;
-Merienda (IT seminar) – brother Edwin Valencia
4. Meeting adjourned at 3:55 PM with a prayer led by brother Arnold Zambrano.

Certified correct: Noted:
REBECCA BRAGA EUSEBIO TANICALA
Secretary President

Agenda PBCAA Board of Trustees Meeting
10 March 2007 at 18 Rimando Road, Baguio City

*Lunch hosted by Dodoy & Sarah Sameon at the “White Room”

1. Call to order for the business meetingand prayer
2. Reading of minutes of previous meeting.
3. Old Business
a) Review masteral program
b) Follow up of previous assignments
c) Program for the April 30 & May 1 alumni reunion; committees
4. New Business
5. Others

Eusebio Tanicala
President

PBCAA Office, 18 Rimando Road
Baguio City
March 6, 2007

The Elders & Deacons
Baguio Church of Christ
18 Rimando Road, Baguio City

Dear brethren:

Recognizing the great benefits that could be derived from information technology, the Board of Trustees of the PBC Alumni Association would like to suggest that you encourage PBC faculty members and students to attend the Saturday morning seminar sponsored by the PBC Alumni Association.
This seminar was started February 17. Another seminar will be conducted in the morning of March 10 at the PBC Library. If you believe that the PBC teachers and students are interested in this seminar, we could arrange for more Saturday classes. We would like to know if this suggested group could be assembled for this special instruction.
Brothers Pablo Lachica and Eliseo Tangunan are our resource persons. They also have programs relative to Bible Study, sermons, Bible lessons, general references that they could load into individual computers for free.

Yours in His service,

Rebecca E. Braga Eusebio Tanicala
Board Secretary Board President

JAN. 20, 2007 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
20 January 2007, PBC White Room, Baguio City

Present: Eusebio Tanicala, Santiago Sameon II, Eliseo Tangonan, Edwin Valencia, Pablo Lachica, Rachel Cabuenas & Rebecca Braga
Late: Arnold Zambrano
Absent: 1. Bonifacio Patricio Jr. – Albay mission/benevolence trip
2. Mardonio Bernardo & Rolando Dumawa – attended a burial of member
3. John Quiniones (BoA chair), Ex-Officio Member of BoT, has class.

Food was served by Eusebio & Liza Tanicala, Prayer for the food was expressed by
brother Eliseo Tangonan.

BUSINESS MEETING:

1.Meeting was called to order at 1:30pm.
2.November 25, 2007 minutes read and approved.
3.Follow-up of previous assignments:
a.BOT members reminded of their 2x2 picture for the bulletin board
b.Ex-officio Chair John Quiniones Sr. always absent during meetings.
His text reason is that he has a class every Saturday. Will write brother
Cristino Sacayanan that he will meet the Board of Advisers and select
Chairman to be the ex-officio in the BoT.
c.Collection of BOT PBC Scholarship contributions= Php 4,500 (Cash=Php2,000 + Php2,500= check) by Mrs. Braga.
d.Report on mailing of General Assembly meeting: 2 mails & 1 e-mail out of the 42 letters sent.
e.T-shirts ok from brethren Edwin Valencia & printing from Boni Patricio Jr.;Reading glasses – wait for brother Arnold Zambrano. Ok.
f. Pay Php 300 membership fee to avail of t-shirts & reading glasses.
g.Forum Topics: Ok
h.DOST on Livelihood projects presentation c/o brother Ishmael Gurtiza.
Letter was read to the body. Write brother Gurtiza what specific live-
lihood project his group will present.
4.New Business:
a.Proposal of brother Arnold Zambrano on preacher’s training and raising
of funds – tabled for next meeting.
b.Masteral Program proposed by brother Sameon – create a committee for curriculum development. Recommended members: Bob Buchanan, Eusebio Tanicala, Dr. Santiago Sameon II, Felix Bravo, Dr. John Quiniones, Sr., Butch Boniel, Dr. Teofilo Alcayde & Dr. Sammy Cariaga with possible tie up with Sunrise Christian College.
c. Enrichment of current PBC curriculum – tabled
d. Initial ideas for the October 2007 Alumni & Church Leaders’ Forum – next
meeting.

5.May 1, 2007 activities 8:00-8:30 Devotional – Brother Bob Buchanan
8:30-9:30 Topic #1
930-1030 Topic # 2
10:30-11:00 Break
11:00- 12:00 Topic # 3
Lunch Break
1:30- 3:00 Topic # 4
3:00- 5:00 Fun & Games
6. Sister Perse Trinidad – Wrote to her about the lifetime membership fee.
7. Proposal of brother Pablo Lachica on Alumni & Preachers seminar on Encoding,
E-mail, Internet, Power Point, etc. Approved - February 17, 2007 at PBC library, 8:00-12:00nn
- hands on for those who have computers
- brother Edwin Valencia will ask the permission for the use of the library,etc
- teachers brethren Pablo Lachica & Eliseo Tangonann
- merienda by brother Eusebio Tanicala
8. February 17, 2007 meeting – PBC White Room, 1 PM
9. March 10, 2007 BOT meeting – Santiago Sameon II residence.
10. Demar Elam –

Meeting adjourned at 3:15PM with a prayer led by brother Santiago Sameon II.

Certified correct:

REBECCA BRAGA
Secretary

Noted:

EUSEBIO TANICALA
President

SURVEY -

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Pbcaa

We would like to conduct a survey para sa ganoon malalaman ng mga PBCAA officers ang mga problema at mapabuti namin ang mga programa at activities na gagawin sa mga reunion. Please answer the following questions and mail/email the slip back to us. (Info: National Ladies Retreat in Baguio is 25-27 April 2007).

We send our warm komusta sa lahat ng mga kasama. May the good Lord be with you.

Sincerely yours,

Eusebio A. Tanicala

PBCAA President

Pbcaa

PBCAA SURVEY FORM

1. Name & Address:________________________________________________________________

2. Mobile phone & email: __________________________________________________________

3. Civil Status: ______ Name of spouse if married:_________________________________

4. Degree earned / year: ________________ To non-graduates (Units earned): ______

5. Did you attend the May ‘05 and/or the March ‘06 PBCAA Reunion-Fellowship? __Yes; __No.

6. If “No,” why? _________________________________________________________________.

_____________________________________________________________________________.

7 If you have attended the ’05 and/or March ’06 reunion, please give your feedback: __________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________.

8. Do you intend to attend the 30 April ’07 PBCAA Reunion & General Assembly and/or the 1 May ’07 Preachers & Leaders Forum in Baguio? __Yes; __No. If “No,” please state or explain why, so that we will know how to make remedies. ____________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________.

Maraming salamat po!!!

Alumnus/alumna’s Signature: ______________________________ /pbcaa.survey

PBCAA NEWS and NOTES

2006-12-21T18:10:00.000-08:00

bcaa Anastacio Munda Cruz’ Departure

Died Sept. 10 and was buried Sept 23 in Lingayen, Pangasinan. He lived and preached for many years in his native town.

David Lachica, Sr. of Davao del Sur Departs

Died December 15^th at 2 pm; burial at 2pm Dec.28^th.

He was instrumental in the establishment of several congregations in Jose Abad Santos town in Davao del Sur. Also he served several terms as municipal mayor of Jose Abad Santos.

Norberto Onez’s Departure

Died December 15^th at ten in the evening; burial Dec. 22 in the afternoon. At the time of his demise, he was the director of the Southern Mindanao Bible College that operates in Makilala and also the minister of the congregation in the downtown area of Kidapawan City, Cotabato.

PBCAA General Assembly and Business Meeting

We would like to announce that the association will hold its annual general assembly and business meeting on April 30, 2007 I n Baguio City.

Philippine Bible College-Baguio Graduation

To coincide with the PBCAA general assembly on April 30, 2007, Philippine Bible College will hold its graduation in the evening of this date. All alumni attending the general assembly are invited to witness the event.

PBCAA Sponsors Forum

The Philippine Bible College Alumni Association will sponsor the “Alumni-Church Leaders-Preachers Forum” on May 1, 2007 in Baguio City. Theme is “Improving Attitudes and Presentation Methods on Giving”

Eugene Awingan, Sr. needs help

Brother Eugene is presently undergoing physical rehabilitation in a MetroManila medical center due to hypertension and/or heart attack. Brother Jun Patricio (09209286483) is coordinating the collection of financial help.

An Interesting Article

2006-06-28T04:12:00.000-07:00

Note: This was part of an e-mail sent by Randy Fernandez to members of the Young People. There were reactions to the article - both local and abroad. Please read and reflect. If we are concerned then we should take stock and find ways to avoid the pitfalls presented.

-Alvin C. Tanicala

Death by Ministry

At our recent Reform & Resurge Conference in Seattle, my good friend Pastor Darrin Patrick from The Journey in Saint Louis spoke frankly of the burden that pastoral ministry is. I have pushed myself to the edge and over the edge of burnout throughout my nearly ten years in vocational ministry. Subsequently, I have been doing a great deal of research that I am compiling in hopes of not only improving my own life but also the lives of the leaders at Mars Hill Church and the churches in our Acts 29 Network. As a leader I commonly set the pace of ministry for those under me, which can lead to wholesale burnout of others if I don't learn this lesson and teach it to others.

The following points that I pray are helpful are some brief thoughts from what God has been teaching me as of late. Lastly, the fact that at least twenty-two separate organizations exist in the U.S. solely to deal with pre- and post-pastoral burnout indicate that this is a widespread problem that has only been identified and researched since the 1950s.

Part 1 Some Statistics

The following statistics were presented by Pastor Darrin Patrick from research he has gathered from such organizations as Barna and Focus on the Family.
Pastors

Fifteen hundred pastors leave the ministry each month due to moral failure, spiritual burnout, or contention in their churches.

Fifty percent of pastors' marriages will end in divorce.

Eighty percent of pastors and eighty-four percent of their spouses feel unqualified and discouraged in their role as pastors.

Fifty percent of pastors are so discouraged that they would leave the ministry if they could, but have no other way of making a living.

Eighty percent of seminary and Bible school graduates who enter the ministry will leave the ministry within the first five years.

Seventy percent of pastors constantly fight depression.

Almost forty percent polled said they have had an extra-marital affair since beginning their ministry.

Seventy percent said the only time they spend studying the Word is when they are preparing their sermons.

Pastors' Wives

Eighty percent of pastors' spouses feel their spouse is overworked.

Eighty percent of pastors' spouses wish their spouse would choose another profession.

The majority of pastor's wives surveyed said that the most destructive event that has occurred in their marriage and family was the day they entered the ministry.

Part 2 Some Signs

The following are indicators that ministry leaders are heading toward burnout, if not already there. Sadly, we too often become so focused on our tasks and responsibilities that we fail to see these warning signs until it is too late.

Unusual mood swings that may include weeping without just cause, anger, or depression

Exhaustion

Paranoia and suspicion

Weight change, including gain or loss

Moments of panic and feeling totally overwhelmed

Fantasizing about dying or running away to get away from the pressure

Fight-or-flight cycles where you rise up to intimidate and conquer others or run away from difficulties just to avoid them

Insomnia, including difficulty falling asleep or remaining asleep, which can lead to a reliance on sleeping pills

Too frequent use of alcohol or tobacco

High blood pressure

Comforting yourself with unhealthy foods packed with fat, sugar, and simple carbohydrates

General irritability

Reckless driving

Change in sexual desire of either noticeable increase or decrease

Notable ongoing sexual temptation

Health-related issues such as irritable bowel syndrome, headaches, heart trouble, chronic sickness, and stomach problems including ulcers

A victim mentality that sees the world as against you and everyone as an enemy to varying degrees

Shopping sprees and unnecessary financial spending

Reliance on caffeine to self-medicate

Children, friends, and loved ones begin to feel like yet another burden

Part 3 Some Solutions

The following are simply some things I do in my own life that I have found helpful to prevent me from dying a death by ministry.

1. Fill your plate In a conversation with Pastor Wayne Cordeiro of New Hope Christian Fellowship in Hawaii, he gave some very sagely advice. He said that each person's plate is a different size; each person needs to first find the size of their plate and then fill it only with those things that are of highest priority. And, before adding any additional things to our full plate, we must take something else off to leave space for the new duty. Finding the size of one's plate takes time and attention. For example, I have personally seen that high-level leaders have an energy level that is unusually high and those working under them who seek to keep up with their pace find themselves quickly burning out.

2. Exercise Sadly, most pastors and Christian leaders I know are woefully out of shape. Many of them pound their pulpits against rock music and alcohol while their huge gut jiggles in mockery of their own gluttony. In the early years of our church plant, I ate poorly, slept infrequently, and lived off of the constant adrenaline of perpetual stress. As a result, I weighed 235 pounds at my highest point. Through regular diet and exercise I dropped back down to a lean 190 pounds. But in the past year I have seen my weight climb back up to 210 pounds as my diet and exercise routine has been trashed by laziness, travel, and the constant state of emergency. So, yesterday I cleaned out my garage and plugged my treadmill back in so I can resume daily running and lifting conveniently at home. I got started exercising this morning. I find that when I work out, I drop weight, feel better, sleep better, and am better able to lead out of health with energy. The experts say the best time to exercise is in the morning and those who work out early in the day are most likely to remain on an exercise regimen.

3. Do not allow technology to be your Lord A recent issue of Fortune magazine had an insightful article about the average day of some of the most successful CEOs in the country. These people lived lives ruled by technology, including spending whole days each week doing nothing but obsessively responding to every single email they received. The article mentioned that the average American worker is interrupted once every eleven minutes and takes twenty-five minutes to refocus on their original task. The problem is that the alarms and bells of our technology deceive us into reacting to them even when the matter they call us to is neither urgent or important. So, turning off the chime and vibrate on your phone, only checking your voicemail and email on certain days at certain times, and turning the notification off on your email will itself go a long way toward your healing. You won't have the unpredictable fire drill caused by the bells of technology. Imagine what the world must have been like before the 1200s when the first mechanical clock was invented, or before minute and second hands were added in the 1600s, or before 1879 when Edison produced the first light bulb, thereby enabling us to stay up all night.

4. Sabbath This includes taking five minutes off every hour to catch your breath, go for a walk, stand up at your desk, etc. It includes taking thirty to sixty minutes off a day to nap, go for a walk, read, garden, or whatever else releases your pressure and helps you to relax. This also means taking one day off a week to Sabbath, including a date night if you are in a serious relationship or married. This also includes a day or two off a month for silence and solitude and a few weeks a year for an actual vacation that does not leave you more tired than before it began.

5. Pick a release valve Because ministry causes pressure, any leader without an acceptable release valve will either burn out from stress or blow up from sin. So, the key to releasing pressure is to find and use an acceptable release valve. This may include exercise, gardening, a hobby, journaling, or my favorite, dropping the top on my Jeep and heading into the mountains for a day of adventure to find new lakes to swim in.

6. Work on your life, not just in it Rather than just pulling more hours and trying harder, time needs to be regularly taken to pull back and look at your life so that you can work on it rather than just run in it. For me this includes printing out my schedule every few months to review how I spent my time and inform my assistant of what was a waste of time that should not happen again. This also means taking time to read books on the issue of time management and burnout and biographies of great leaders to learn from their lives, and possibly even taking time to meet with a Biblical counselor to get insight on your own life and tendencies.

7. Leave margin When we push our bodies, schedules, minds, and budgets to the point where there is no margin, all that it takes to destroy us is one unforeseen expense, one small emergency, or one small cold. Therefore, leaving margin is the key to not being crushed when life does not go according to plan. This means leaving extra money in the bank, leaving extra time between appointments, and preparing to arrive at places early so that if there is traffic you will still be on time and not stressed.

8. Spend most of your time training leaders While thousands of people came to see Jesus, only a handful really knew Him, and only three knew Him intimately. This is because Jesus spent his time training leaders to do ministry and without doing the same we will die from our work and sadly see it die with us as well.

9. Work from conviction, not guilt Conviction comes from God and guilt comes from people. The key to being both fruitful and healthy is to do what God wants and not always say yes to or let yourself be pushed around by people who are demanding and have perfected the art of making you feel guilty if you do not do what they demand.
* Originally prepared for an elders' meeting at Mars Hill Church on May 22, 2006.

Personal Note from the PBC Alumni Association President:

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To All Alumni:

In order for us to be able to keep in touch with fellow alumnus/alumna more frequently, please send in your news items. Tell about your work, personal circumstances, family life, church work, blessings, transitions, etc. Simply give the bare facts answering the who, what, when, where, why. We continually give updates. If possible we do it every two weeks.

Contact us at the following addresses:

*Email address is pbcaa@yahoo.com.ph

*Mobile phone (0921)493-5243

*Postal Address: P.O.Box 114, Baguio City

May the good Lord bless you and keep you safe.

Sincerely yours in Him,

(Sgd) Eusebio Tanicala

This blogspot was created/initiated by Alvin C. Tanicala

Reports are compiled and written by EUSEBIO TANICALA and ALVIN C. TANICALA

FELLOWSHIPS & SEMINARS

2006-06-27T06:19:00.000-07:00

PREACHER & LEADERSHIP TRAINING ON PANAY ISLAND

The one-week monthly meeting of students of the Philippine Institute of Biblical Studies which is coordinated by brother Reuben Emperado (BTh) will be held in Kalibo, Aklan on July 10-14. In conjunction with the PIBS class, congregational leaders will also be present and lessons on the Minor Prophets will be presented. Brother Merare Garovillo, another alumnus, teaches Homiletics and Greek in thPIBS program. Eusebio Tanicala has been invited by Sammy Sinco to serve as one of the resource speakers.

PANGASINAN SPEAKING CONGREGATIONS HOLD FELLOWSHIP

Brother Emilio Panday (BTh) reports that eighteen Pangasinan speaking congregations held their 45^th quarterly fellowship-seminar on June 24 in Bayaoas, Aguilar, Pangasinan. Brother Panday ministers to the Bayaoas congregation.

ALUMNI EVANGELISM NEWSBITS

2006-06-27T06:16:00.001-07:00

EVANGELISM IN THE NEGROS PROVINCES

Brother Santiago Sameon II (BTh 65). current PBCAA Vice President for the Visayas again made his annual “Summer Bible Campaign” that started on April 5 and ended on May 28 on Negros Island in the Visayas. He visited 33 places, delivered 38 messages, gave 42 lectures, conducted 43 open forum, made 17 home visits, solemnized 3 wedding ceremonies, conducted 3 funeral vigils, assisted in 44 song practice. In cooperation with local congregations’ their efforts resulted to a total of 127 baptisms.

EVANGELISM IN TARLAC AND PANGASINAN

Based on a text report of brother Emilio Panday, there is a total of 41 souls baptized in a campaign conducted on June 13-18. There were many brethren who were involved in this campaign. Some of them are PBC-Baguio alumni like Ruben Mendoza, Rogelio Bernardo, Alma Paiso and Emilio Panday. Towns in Tarlac province they touched during the said period were San Clemente, Gerona, Paniqui and Camiling. Towns in Pangasinan they served are Alaminos, Lingayen, Mangaldan, Bugallon, Aguilar, Mangatarem and Urdaneta.

EVANGELISM IN ILOCOS SUR

From May 31 to June 3, Dick Baguioen and Eusebio Tanicala were in San Emilio, Ilocos Sur. They gave evangelistic lessons for three nights and conducted leadership training among church leaders at day time. Eight souls were immersed into Christ Jesus in the morning of June 3 at the beach in Santiago, Ilocos Sur. PBC alumni who participated in the evangelistic work and are serving congregations in San Emilio are Leon Lais, Cesar Comullob and Arturo Galusan.

EVANGELISM IN ISABELA

Coordinated by brethren Dick Baguioen and Edward Tangunan, follow-up gospel campaign will be conducted in the towns of San Mateo and Quezon in western Isabela during the first week of July. Ken Wilkey is expected to participate. Teams will knock on doors and distribute tracts. The campaigners will seek to arrange for home Bible studies with interested prospects.

MINDANAO PBC ALUMNI VISITED

PBCAA board of trustee Executive Vice President Jun Patricio made a trip to Mindanao in May. He was able to meet some of the alumni like Dante Neyra, Bayani Neyra, Lolina Dagaang-Neyra, Mr/Mrs Dante Dumali, Ernesto Rigor, Gabriel Valdez, Moreno Marquez, Dencio Solis, Jun Bravo, Primo Rivera, Peter Dacusin, Resty Vicente. Plans are being made by the board of trustees that a gathering of Cotabato-Davao alumni be held in Central Mindanao and another meeting in the northeastern part of Mindanao.

Three Scholarship Slots Funded by PBCAA Board of Trustee

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The PBCAA board of trustees has lived up to its commitment to sponsor students at Philippine Bible College. Starting this June 2006, three full-time students receive stipend amounting to two thousand pesos each or a total of six thousand pesos every month. Initially, this amount comes from the personal pocket of the board members.

Enrolment at PBC-Baguio Jumps Up to 68

2006-06-27T06:15:00.000-07:00

The first semester which started June 13 reveals that there are 68 enrolled at Philippine Bible College-Baguio. Thirty four are full-time and the other half are part-time students. Of the 34 full-time students there are 27 males and 7 females.

TRANSITIONS

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Personal information received from brother Apolinar Cahulogan of Guindulman, Bohol relayed thro Eusebio Tanicala says that brother Alfonso Blen, Jr. (BTh) departed last May 10 and was buried May 18^th in Bohol. Brother Alfonso Jr. preached in Tagbilaran City for many years.

On June 14, brother Francisco Velasco went on to his reward. He was one among the very first students of Philippine Bible College in 1948 in Tayug, Pangasinan. He served in the government until his retirement when he returned to his native town of Natividad, Pangasinan and over there he attended the congregation that meets at Batchelor West. For several years he also served as an elder with the congregation at 31 Samar Avenue, Quezon City.

ASSURANCES

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PBC alumni are hereby assured that association funds are safeguarded. Members of the board of trustees pay their own fare going to and from the business meeting that is held every last Saturday of the month.
Members of the board of trustees rotate in hosting the monthly business meeting -- the host provides lunch and merienda. Again, no money from the PBCAA treasury is ever used to buy food during board meetings.
Even the snacks that were served during the December 2005 PBC Alumni fellowship and in the March 31-April 1, 2006 alumni fellowship were donated or sourced by members of the Board of Trustees and not taken from the registration fee nor from the PBCAA treasury.
Members of the Board of Trustees would like to assure the alumni that the trustees’ service in the alumni association is without honorarium and without monetary incentives. Service is inspired by our common goal to train more young people for the different church ministries for them to become local preachers, evangelists, children’s teachers, congregational leaders, to name a few.

PBCAA Board of Trustees Resumes Monthly Meeting; Minutes of June 24 Meeting.

2006-06-27T05:59:00.000-07:00

PBCAA Board of Trustees Resumes Monthly Meeting; Minutes of June 24 Meeting.

Because of the many congregational activities like regioncal fellowships, forum, camps, retreats, gospel meetings and gospel campaigns in the months of April and May the board of trustees suspended the monthly meetings for two months. On June 24, in Baguio City, the monthly meeting was resumed. It was hosted by brother Eusebio Tanicala.

MINUTES OF THE JUNE 24, 2006 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

Present:

Eusebio Tanicala
Bonifacio Patrico, Jr.
Eliseo Tangunan
Rolando Dumawa
Arnold Zambrano
Rachel Cabuenas
Rebecca Braga
Mardonio Bernardo

BOA Member Present: Cristino Sacayanan

Absent:

Edwin Valencia, BT Member
Pablo Lachica, BT Member
John Quiniones, Sr, Ex-Officio Member

Lunch was served/hosted by Eusebio/Liza Tanicala. Prayer for the food was expressed by brother Arnold Zambrano.

Proceedings:

There being a quorum, the meeting was called to order at 1:15PM by brother Eusebio Tanicala.
Minutes of the March 4, 2006 was reviewed. Upon motion of Rachel D. Cabuenas which was seconded by Ely Tangunan, the minutes of the 4 March 2006 Meeting was approved as read by the secretary with the following reminders:

Board of Trustees members are reminded to submit 2”x 2” pictures for the organizational chart;
A thank you card received from Florence Batobato who was financially helped was read and accepted.
Bro. Cris Sacayanan has not been able to talk to brother Pablo Lachica to clarify issues.

Minutes of the March 31, 2006 PBCAA General Assembly Meeting was read. Upon motion of Arnold Zambrano which was seconded by Jun Patricio, the minutes of the 31 March 2006 General Assembly meeting was approved as read by Rachel D. Cabuenas who acted as secretary during the general assembly deliberations with the following updates:

The promised book donation from Salvador Cariaga has been delivered through brother Jun Patricio. PBC administration is encouraged to write a letter of acknowledgement and appreciation. Brother Cris Sacayanan writes the said letter.
In conjunction with donations, brother Cris Sacayanan revealed the plan of some Korean brethren to bring in used computers. Because of customs duties and expenses in converting the programs from Korean to English, the donors should be advised of other possible forms of donations. Brother Cris Sacayanan will relay the ideas brought out in the meeting.

Evaluation of the March 31-April 1, 2006 General Assembly Meeting and Fellowship.

During years the Panagkakadua is held in Baguio, the PBCAA general assembly & fellowship should be held proximate to the former to lessen expenses and time.
End of March is much too early, so consider holding it after the annual National Ladies Retreat about the end of April.
Consider eliminating the registration fee. Those attending will buy own food and stay at PBC or anywhere they choose to.
Consider organizing chapters in Mindanao and the Visayas and the BT will go meet the alumni. It was revealed by Jun Patricio that brother Gabriel Valdez is planning on organizing a fellowship of Mindanao alumni. Because of this plan, the Board of Trustees should write a letter encouraging the plan to realization.
More information dissemination that should include benefits members could derive from attending the fellowship.
Consider handing giveaways like Tshirts, caps, reading glasses, sunglasses, etc

Submission of PBCAA Business Plan. Brother Arnold Zambrano will again present the PBCAA Dream which he presented during the general assembly last April.

Consider integrating in the PBC curriculum the idea and practice that congregations should be involved in employing and working with graduates.
Consider conducting seminars for church leaders to promote congregational involvement in employing and working with graduates.

PBCAA Scholarship Fund campaign for three PBC students:

No response yet from alumni to the appeal letters that were sent to them.
Bro Sacayanan suggested that the PBCAA support 5 students since there are no graduates who are going to the preaching field, but it was revealed that the funds available is good for three students.
The BT will write a letter to the members of the Board of Advisers to also sponsor PBC students under the umbrella of the PBCAA.
Since the PBCAA has not formulated guidelines for the selection of PBCAA scholars, it was agreed that PBCAA scholarship funds will be handed to the PBC administration to be given to those accepted and approved students who may enjoy the privilege of receiving the monthly stipend of two thousand pesos each.
Each PBCAA BT member will contribute five hundred pesos each month during the school calendar months. Contributions should be handed to the treasurer at the last Saturday of each month when the regular meeting is held.

PBCAA sponsored continuing education (Ministerial Educational Enhancement). Because brother Sameon could not locate his file where his plans are placed, discussion on this matter is tabled for next meeting.
PBCAA will again write sister Perse J. Trinidad explaining the Php10,000 death benefit she expects from the association in relation to the payment of a “Lifetime Membership fee” because of a duplicate letter complaint shown to the board. Since there is no formal letter complaint that was received that is directed to the Board of Trustees, writing will be done later.

New Business

Bro Jun Patricio suggested that accreditation for Philippine Bible College be worked out with CHED. Brother Sameon suggested that we should first know what Baguio Church is planning for the school because it is useless to discuss and make plans since the PBCAA does not own and control the school and the facilities. Brother Cris Sacayanan is asked to check up with the Baguio church about this matter.
It was suggested that brethren Pablo Lachica and John Quiniones be asked to attend the July 29, 2006 meeting so that they could shed light on the complaint of sister Perse J. Trinidad.
Sister Rachel Cabuenas will host the July 29 meeting in Baguio.

Adjournment

Meeting was adjourned at 5:15 pm and prayer was said by brother Eli Tangunan.

Certified correct: (Sgd) REBECCA E. BRAGA
Secretary

Noted: (Sgd) EUSEBIO TANICALA
Presiding Officer

Notice of Meeting

2006-06-04T16:12:00.000-07:00

NOTICE OF MEETING

To: Regular and Ex-Officio Members of PBCAA Board of Trustees (_____________________)

From: The President

Date of Notice: June 4, 2006

What: PBCAA Board of Trustees Meeting on June 24, 2006

Date of Business Meeting: Saturday, 24 June 2006

Time: 12:00 Noon lunch served; 1:00—4:00 o’clock PM business meeting

Where: PBCAA Office in Baguio City

This is to remind everyone of the agreed upon resumption of regular monthly business meeting. We meet again on June 24, 2006 a Saturday. It will be held at the PBCAA Office at Philippine Bible College, 18 Rimando Road, Baguio City.

Host is Eusebio Tanicala. Please find below the agenda.

Yours sincerely,

(Sgd)Eusebio Tanicala

BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA:

Reading and approval of minutes of the previous business meeting and the minutes of the General Assembly proceedings. – Copies prepared by Rebecca Braga and Rachel D. Cabuenas respectively.
Evaluation of the 31 March – 1 April 2006 General Assembly & Fellowship
Submission of PBCAA Business Plan -- by Edwin Valencia and Arnold Zambrano
PBCAA Fund Raising for 3 PBC Student Scholarship and 2 PBC Graduate Preaching Aid – by the Treasurer, Mar Bernardo.
Ministerial Enhancement Education (Initial Idea: The continuing education program we have been talking about for a long time. We can arrange one this year in October or November. Units earned could be counted for the BTh program, and some for a masteral level if properly defined. A written examination should be passed to earn units.)
New business.
Adjournment not later than 4:00 o’clock PM.

Breaking News (as of May 25, 2006)

2006-05-25T06:09:00.000-07:00

Brother Melchor Fontanilla’s Burial

Reports from PBC alumnus Jesse Fontanilla say that his father, long time evangelist Melchor Domingo Fontanilla, went to his rest May 16^th and was buried on May 25th in Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat. All the children, including those living abroad, have come home to see the remains of their beloved father.

Church Planting Starts in Agoo, La Union

PBC alumnus Trifon M. Lachica who is now a full-time evangelist based in Pongpong, Santo Tomas, La Union coordinates a church planting project in the southern La Union town of Agoo. Distribution of tracts and WBS flyers started on May 23^rd. The members of the Pongpong church are behind this project with assistance from Dick Baguioen, Alexander Coloma and Eusebio Tanicala, among others. This town is the commercial and educational center of southern La Union. It is hoped that a new congregation will be established in the town proper.

Evangelism Continues in Apayao

Brother Warner A. Macusi of Dingras, Ilocos Norte, a PBC alumnus, is an active participant in sharing the pure gospel in the northern part of Apayao province. Although he is a Civil Engineer and a building contractor by secular profession, he finds time to carry out his share in spreading the good news of salvation in Jesus Christ. Another follow-up preaching in Apayao is planned for May 29-31. A new church has been planted in this area on the third week of February.

Prayers and Supplications Needed

Brother Romeo Nonog, evangelist who is based in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, was rushed to the provincial hospital due to hypertension in the early morning of May 20^th according to a text message of Roger T. Nonog. Brother Romeo and sister Violeta Nonog both attended Philippine Bible College. All their children (three sons and two daughters) have attended Philippine Bible College. Fellow alumni are encouraged to lift up to the Lord the case of brother Romeo. May he recover and continue to serve the Christ in this northern Luzon province.

Leadership Training Seminar in Ilocos Sur

PBC alumnus Arturo Galusan of San Emilio, Ilocos Sur has invited Eusebio Tanicala and Dick Baguioen to conduct a seminar for church leaders in his town. Church leaders of three congregations in the area will come together for this June 1-2 affair. Brother Leon Lais and Cesar Comullob, both alumni of PBC are active leaders in the churches in Ilocos Sur.

Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting Resumes in June

Members of the PBCAA board of trustees took advantage of the April-May vacation to go into many areas of the country participating in gospel meetings, church planting campaigns, lectureships, seminars and Vacation Bible School classes. So meetings in April and May were suspended. But the regular monthly meeting resumes on June 24^th.

South Cotabato PBC Alumni Meeting

PBCAA Executive Vice President Jun Patricio met in the fourth week of May with all PBC alumni who are now living in the province of South Cotabato and Sultan Kudarat.

By-Laws of the PBCAA (Amended)

2006-04-22T02:12:00.000-07:00

AMENDED BY-LAWS OF
PHILIPPINE BIBLE COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC

ARTICLE I

Meetings

Section 1. Annual Membership Meetings – The annual general meeting of the member shall be held at the principal office of the association on the last Friday of March of each year. During such meeting the President will render his Annual Report to the members.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 2. Special Membership Meetings – The special general membership meeting may be called as the need thereof arises by the Board of Trustees or upon petition of one-third(1/3) of the general membership.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 3. Monthly Board Meeting – Monthly meeting of the trustees and the officers shall be called every end of the month by the President of the association. During such meetings, the President shall render his monthly report to the trustees and officers.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 4. Special Board Meeting – Special meeting of the trustees and the officers may be called as the need thereof arises by the President or upon petition of a majority of the trustees.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 5. Notices – Notices of the date, time and place of annual, monthly or special meetings of the members and of the trustees shall be given either personally or by special delivery mail, at least one week before the date set for such meeting. In urgent cases, the notice may be communicated at least two days before the meeting personally or by telephone or by telegram, if personal contact is not possible. The notice of every special meeting shall state briefly the purpose or purposes of the meeting. No other business shall be considered at such meeting except with the consent of all the members present.

Section 6. Waiver of notice – Notice of meeting may be waived verbally by any member attending it.

Section 7. Quorum – A quorum for any meeting of the members shall consist of a majority of the members and a majority of such quorum may decide any question at the meeting except those matters where the Corporation Code requires the affirmative vote of a greater proportion.

Section 8. Order of Business – The order of business at the annual general meeting of the members shall be as follows:

a) Proof of service of the required notice of meeting, except when such notice is waived by the members constituting a quorum.

b) Proof of the presence of a quorum.

c) Reading and approval of the minutes of the previous annual meeting, except when such reading is dispensed with by a majority vote of those present.

d) Unfinished business.

e) Report of the President.

f) Election of the Trustees for the ensuing year.

g) Other matters.

The order of business at any meeting may be changed by a vote of the majority of the members present

Section 9. Voting Proxy – Members shall be entitled to one vote each, and they may vote either in person or by proxy, which shall be in writing and filed with the Secretary of the association before the scheduled meeting.

ARTICLE II

Trustees

Section 1. Board of Trustees – The corporate powers of the association shall be exercised, its business conducted and its property controlled by the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees shall exercise its power and perform its functions as a collegial body and no trustee shall have individual power or function apart and separate from the board. They shall be elected at large by the members and shall hold office for three (3) years and until their successors are duly elected and qualified.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 2. Qualifications – No member shall be eligible for election to the Board of Trustees unless he has the following qualifications:

An active member of the New Testament Church of Christ and of good moral standing in his/her congregation;

An active member of the PBCAA, Inc. and of good standing;

At least a graduate of Associate in Theology from PBC;

Willing to serve the association without compensation.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 3. Disqualification of Trustees or Officers – No member convicted of final judgment of an offense punishable by imprisonment for a period exceeding six (6) years, or violation of this code committed within five (5) years prior to the date of election or appointment, shall qualify as trustee or officer.

ARTICLE III

Officers

Section 1. Officers – The officers of the association shall be a President, an Executive Vice President, a Vice President for Luzon, a Vice President for Visayas, a Vice President for Mindanao, a Secretary, a Treasurer, an Auditor, two Business Managers and a Public Relations Officer. They shall be elected by the Board of Trustees from among themselves. The Board may combine compatible offices in a single person.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 2. Term of Office – All officers of the association shall hold office for three (3) years and until their successors are duly elected and qualified.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

ARTICLE IV

Function & Powers of Officers

Section 1. President – The President shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the association. In addition to duties as such, he shall preside in all meetings of the Board of Trustees and of all the meetings of the members of the association.

He shall execute all resolutions and/or decisions of the Board of Trustees. He shall be charged with directing and overseeing the activities of the association. He shall appoint and have control over all employees of the association, review and approve expense vouchers. Together with the Secretary of the Association, he shall present to the Board of Trustees and to the members an annual budget and, from time to time as may be necessary, supplemental budgets. He shall submit to the Board as soon as possible after the close of each fiscal year, and to the members at each annual meeting, a complete report of the activities and operations of the association for the fiscal year under his term.

Section 2. Executive Vice President – The Executive Vice President, if qualified shall exercise all powers and perform all duties of the President during the absence or incapacity of the latter and shall perform duties that maybe assigned by the Board of Trustees

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 3. Vice President for Luzon – The Vice President for Luzon shall be the contact person for all members in Luzon and shall coordinate activities of the Association in his area of responsibility. He maybe designated by the Board of Trustees as Executive Vice President in the event of vacancy of such office. He shall perform other functions as maybe assigned by the Board of Trustees.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 4. Vice President for Visayas – The Vice President for Visayas shall be the contact person for all members in Visayas and shall coordinate all activities of the association in his area of responsibility. He maybe designated by the Board of Trustees as Executive Vice President in the event of vacancy in such office. He shall perform such other duties as maybe assigned by the Board of Trustees.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 5. Vice President for Mindanao – The Vice President for Mindanao shall be the contact person for members in Mindanao and shall coordinate all activities of the Association in his area of responsibility. He maybe designated by the Board of Trustees as Executive Vice President in the event of vacancy in such office. He shall perform such other duties as maybe assigned by the Board of Trustees.

(As amended on December 24, 2004)

Section 6. Secretary – The Secretary shall give all the notices required by these by-laws and keep the minutes of all meetings of the members and of the Board of Trustees and of all meetings of all committees in a book kept for the purpose. He shall keep the seal of the association and affix such seal to any paper or instrument requiring the same. He shall have custody of the correspondence files and all other papers that are to be kept by the Treasurer. He shall maintain the members’ register, have charge of the bulletin board at the principal office of the association. He shall also perform all such other duties and works as the Board of Trustees from time to time assign to him.

Section 7. Treasurer – The Treasurer shall have charge of the funds, receipts and disbursement of the association. He shall keep all moneys and other valuables of the association in such bank or banks as the Board of Trustees may designate. He shall keep and have charge of the books of accounts which shall be open to inspection by any member if the Board of Trustees, whenever required, an account of financial condition of the association and of all transactions made by him as Treasurer. He shall also perform such other duties and functions as may be assigned to him by the Board of Trustees. (Last sentence which read, “He shall post a bond in such amount as may be fixed by the Board of Trustees” was deleted).

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 8. Auditor – The Auditor shall examine financial records and audit money. He shall also perform other functions as may be provided for by the Board of Trustees.

Section 9. Two Business Managers – The two Business Mangers shall initiate and submit to the Board of Trustees a business plan for the association. They shall assist the President in the proper implementation of the business plan whenever approved by the Board of Trustees. They shall perform other functions as may be assigned to them by the Board of Trustees.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 10. Public Relations Officer – The Public Relations Officer shall be responsible for the promotion and protection of the name and public image of the association. He shall be in charge of all media relations and exposure. He shall assist the President and the Secretary in the proper dissemination of information among members of the association. He shall perform such other functions as may be assigned to him by the Board of Trustees.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

ARTICLE V

Members

Section 1. Qualifications for Membership – The Board shall determine the qualification of an applicant for membership.

Section 2. Rights of Members – A member shall have the following rights:

To exercise the right to vote on all matters relating to the affairs of the association;
To be eligible to any elective or appointive office of the association;
To participate in all deliberations/meetings of the association;
To avail of all the facilities of the association;
To examine all the records or books of the association during business hours;
To receive all benefits approved by the Board of Trustees.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 3. Duties and Responsibilities of Members – A member shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

To obey and comply with the by-laws, rules and regulations that may be promulgated by the association from time to time.
To attend all meetings that may be called by the Board of Trustees;
To pay membership dues and other assessment of the association.

ARTICLE VI

Board of Advisers

Section 1. Board of Advisers – A Board of Advisers shall be composed of Fifteen 15) members to be selected by the Board of Trustees who will serve in a consultancy and advisory capacity to the association. It will be a collegial body which shall elect among its members a Chairman who shall be an ex officio member of the Board of Trustees of the association.

Section 2. – Members – Members of the Board of Advisers shall be selected by the Board of Trustees from a list of nominees who are willing to serve. These may be persons who by virtue of their education, experience and stature in the community shall be able to contribute wise counsel and provide guidance to the association.

Section 3. Term of Office – The term of office of members of the Board of Advisers shall be co-terminus with the term of office of the Board of Trustees.

Section 4. Compensation – Members of the Board of Advisers shall receive no compensation for their services. Subject to an appropriation by the Board of Trustees, a reasonable amount of honorarium or per diem may be given to each member of the Board of Advisers.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

ARTICLE VII

Suspension, Expulsion and Termination of Membership

Suspension, expulsion and termination of membership shall be in accordance with the rules and regulations of the association. Any members of the association may file charges against a member by filing a written complaint with the Secretary of the association. The Board of Trustees shall call a special meeting of the members to consider the charges. The affirmative vote of one third (1/3) of all the members of the association shall be necessary to suspend a member, provided, that where the penalty is expulsion, the affirmative vote of at least two thirds (2/3) of all the members shall be necessary to expel a member.

ARTICLE VIII

Funds

Section 1. Funds – Te funds of the association shall be derived from admission fees, annual dues and special assessments of members, gifts, donations or benefits.

Section 2. Fees and Dues – Every member of the association shall, in addition to the membership fees, pay dues and/or assessments that may be imposed by the association from time to time.

Section 3. Annual Membership Fee – Every member shall pay an annual membership fee of Php600 payable at Php50 per month provided, however, that a member may pay in advance the annual membership fee at a discounted amount of Php500. The Board of Trustees may increase/decrease the annual membership fee subject to the approval of a majority of the members at each annual general meeting.

(As amended on December 24, 2004)

Section 4. Lifetime Membership Fee – Any member may choose to pay a lifetime membership fee in the amount of Php2,500 payable once in advance in lieu of the annual membership fee. The Board of Trustees may increase the lifetime membership fee subject to the approval of a majority of the members at the annual general meeting, provided that such increase shall not apply to those who have already paid a lifetime membership fee prior to the approval of such increase.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 5. Disbursements – Withdrawal from the funds of the association whether by check or any other instrument, shall be signed by the Treasurer and countersigned by the President. If necessary, the Board of Trustees may designate other signatories.

Section 6. Fiscal Year – The fiscal year of the association shell be from January 1 to December 31 of each year.

ARTICLE IX

Corporate Seal

Section 1. Form – The corporate seal of the association shall be in such form and design as may be determined by the Board.

ARTICLE X

Amendments of the By-Laws

Section 1. Amendments – These by-laws, or any portion thereof, may be amended or repealed by a majority vote of the Board of Trustees and ratified by a majority vote of the members at any regular or special meeting of the general membership duly held for the purpose.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Adopted this 28^th day of October, 1989 in Baguio City by the affirmative vote of the undersigned members representing a majority of the members of the association in a special meeting duly held for the purpose.

Sgd. SILVERIO A. BITENG

Sgd. JOHN C. QUINIONES

Sgd. CONRADO P. MAPALO

Sgd. GAVINA B. YEN

Sgd. MARDONIO B. BERNARDO

TRUSTEES’ AND SECRETARY’S CERTIFICATE

We, the undersigned Trustees and Secretary of the PHILIPPINE BIBLE COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC. do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Amended By-Laws of the PHILIPPINE BIBLE COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC. as amended and approved by the Board of Trustees in its meeting held on October 29, 2004 and as approved by the majority of members in the General Membership Meeting held on December 25, 2004

February 25, 2005 at Baguio City, Philippines

Sgd. JOHN C. QUINIONES

Sgd. BONIFACIO PATRICIO JR.

Sgd. FELIX R. GARLITOS

Sgd. MARDONIO B. BERNARDO

Sgd. ROLANDO C. DUMAWA

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me this April 26, 2005 at Baguio City.

JOEL G. GORDOLA

Notary Public

By-Laws of the PBCAA (Amended)

2006-04-22T01:05:00.000-07:00

ARTICLE I

Meetings

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 4. Special Board Meeting – Special meeting of the trustees and the officers may be called as the need thereof arises by the President or upon petition of a majority of the trustees.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 6. Waiver of notice – Notice of meeting may be waived verbally by any member attending it.

Section 8. Order of Business – The order of business at the annual general meeting of the members shall be as follows:

a) Proof of service of the required notice of meeting, except when such notice is waived by the members constituting a quorum.

b) Proof of the presence of a quorum.

c) Reading and approval of the minutes of the previous annual meeting, except when such reading is dispensed with by a majority vote of those present.

d) Unfinished business.

e) Report of the President.

f) Election of the Trustees for the ensuing year.

g) Other matters.

The order of business at any meeting may be changed by a vote of the majority of the members present

ARTICLE II

Trustees

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 2. Qualifications – No member shall be eligible for election to the Board of Trustees unless he has the following qualifications:

1. An active member of the New Testament Church of Christ and of good moral standing in his/her congregation;

2. An active member of the PBCAA, Inc. and of good standing;

3. At least a graduate of Associate in Theology from PBC;

4. Willing to serve the association without compensation.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

ARTICLE III

Officers

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 2. Term of Office – All officers of the association shall hold office for three (3) years and until their successors are duly elected and qualified.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

ARTICLE IV

Function & Powers of Officers

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

(As amended on December 24, 2004)

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 8. Auditor – The Auditor shall examine financial records and audit money. He shall also perform other functions as may be provided for by the Board of Trustees.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

ARTICLE V

Members

Section 1. Qualifications for Membership – The Board shall determine the qualification of an applicant for membership.

Section 2. Rights of Members – A member shall have the following rights:

a. To exercise the right to vote on all matters relating to the affairs of the association;

b. To be eligible to any elective or appointive office of the association;

c. To participate in all deliberations/meetings of the association;

d. To avail of all the facilities of the association;

e. To examine all the records or books of the association during business hours;

f. To receive all benefits approved by the Board of Trustees.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 3. Duties and Responsibilities of Members – A member shall have the following duties and responsibilities:

a. To obey and comply with the by-laws, rules and regulations that may be promulgated by the association from time to time.

b. To attend all meetings that may be called by the Board of Trustees;

c. To pay membership dues and other assessment of the association.

ARTICLE VI

Board of Advisers

Section 3. Term of Office – The term of office of members of the Board of Advisers shall be co-terminus with the term of office of the Board of Trustees.

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

ARTICLE VII

Suspension, Expulsion and Termination of Membership

ARTICLE VIII

Funds

Section 1. Funds – Te funds of the association shall be derived from admission fees, annual dues and special assessments of members, gifts, donations or benefits.

Section 2. Fees and Dues – Every member of the association shall, in addition to the membership fees, pay dues and/or assessments that may be imposed by the association from time to time.

(As amended on December 24, 2004)

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Section 6. Fiscal Year – The fiscal year of the association shell be from January 1 to December 31 of each year.

ARTICLE IX

Corporate Seal

Section 1. Form – The corporate seal of the association shall be in such form and design as may be determined by the Board.

ARTICLE X

Amendments of the By-Laws

(As amended on December 25, 2004)

Sgd. SILVERIO A. BITENG

Sgd. JOHN C. QUINIONES

Sgd. CONRADO P. MAPALO

Sgd. GAVINA B. YEN

Sgd. MARDONIO B. BERNARDO

TRUSTEES’ AND SECRETARY’S CERTIFICATE

Sgd. JOHN C. QUINIONES

Sgd. BONIFACIO PATRICIO JR.

Sgd. FELIX R. GARLITOS

Sgd. MARDONIO B. BERNARDO

Sgd. ROLANDO C. DUMAWA

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me this April 26, 2005 at Baguio City.

Sgd. JOEL G. GORDOLA

Notary Public