Paterno: The Onas of Boston

Leo and Rael left last July 9 to join Debbie in Boston where they will be residing for at least one year. We wish them all the best and look forward to receiving reports of Rael's stateside antics. =)

If you would like to get in touch with the Onas of Boston, please email Leo at leo.ona@gmail.com

Genealogy: Leonardo "Leo or LeoBoy" Ona II is the grandson of Candeleria "Canding" Aguila & Leonardo Ona Sr. and the son of Leonardo Ona Jr. & Ma. Teresita "Tessie" Ollada .

Paterno: Eugenet present Lauren Mattea

Eugenet (ala new parents themselves, TomKat and Brangelina) welcomed the new addition to their family - Lauren Mattea on June 7, 2006. Congratulations to the proud parents and welcome to the new addition to the family.

Genealogy: Lauren Mattea Alabastro Masilungan is the great granddaughter of Candeleria "Canding" Aguila & Leonardo Ona Sr., granddaughter of Anunciacion "Nuncing" Ona & Julius Masilungan, and the daughter of Eugenio "Luloy or Eugene" Masilungan & Janet Alabastro.

Paterno: Elizabeth Ona and the PerDis

Elizabeth Ona was recently elected President of the support group for Persons with Disabilities (PWD) of the Barangay San Lorenzo, Makati City. The induction of officers will be on July 17 at the San Lorenzo Barangay Hall. The slogan for the support group is "Together We Are Able".

Cheska Tanada created the logo which won the design contest sponsored by the Barangay.

Genealogy: Elizabeth is an Aguila by marriage. She is married to Juan "Nitong" Ona, son of Candeleria "Canding" Aguila & Leonardo Ona.

Tomasa: Cheska moves to Dublin

It is hard to imagine having an clan reunion without a souvenir program. This is one item which a lot of clan members look forward to receiving because it updates all of us with what is happening to others in different part of the world. Each year, the program get thicker as the clan gets bigger and more families share their snapshots.

This year, it was quite a challenge to produce a 112 page program within a 2 month timeframe. It was a feat that my dad, Nitong Ona, could not do on his own. Thankfully, we were able to tap the talents of other members of the clan. One of them was Cheska Tanada of the Tomasa branch. She was able to create a cover page which visually conveyed the message we wanted to make for the 2006 Clan reunion. It shows "the six branches of the clan in different colors soaring in an endless juxtaposition within each other as they eventually land together".

Cheska shines a bright light on those around her. A active member of the Regnum Christi Movement, she has chosen education as her vocation. I found out a few days ago that she'll be going to Ireland for 2 years to work as Coordinator of Trips and Clinics in Woodlands Academy, a boarding school for girls which is 35 minutes away from Dublin.

If you would like to know more about the program or would like to wish her all the best, you may email Cheska at francescatanada@yahoo.com. Dublin is a long way from home and I'm sure she'd love to hear from relatives in the area.

Genealogy: Joanna Francesca "Cheska" Tanada hails from the Tomasa Branch. She is the granddaughter of Mariano de Villa II & Julianita Sales and is the daughter of Rhodora de Villa & Renato Tanada, Jr.

Paterno: Buzzie & Jenny Get Hitched

Cousin Buzzie tied the knot on June 17, 2006 in a beautiful ceremony held at the National Shrine of the Sacred Heart in Makati. As his family would probably say... It's about time! =)

Couple of things that I learned from Doodoo's roast, este, toast:
1. Sigurasta si Buzzie, kaya inabit ng 36 bago magpakasal.

2. Buzzie is obsessive compulsive about organization and neatness. I think that he would be very successful as a travel coordinator. =)

3. He's afraid of insects.

The internet is a wonderful thing. Every once in a while, I google the names of people I know. A few days ago, it was Buzzie Ona. To my surprise, I came across an article written about him in the Manila Standard in December 2002. I now know why his family is so proud of him and why there were so many people cheering him on at the reception. There's also another article published in the June 25 Inquirer about the couple.

Jenny, congratulations on a beautiful wedding. May you and Buzzie have a fruitful marriage filled with joy and happiness. Welcome to the Aguila Clan. =)

Genealogy: Arsenio Manolo "Buzzie" Ona hails from the Paterno Branch. He is the grandson of Restituta "Resta" Aguila and Arsenio Martinez and the eldest son of Norma "Nani" Martinez and Enrique "Ike" Ona.