Events

The Club held its annual Summer Outing before the rainy season arrives, this time in Biñan, Laguna.  Fifteen of our members and their family members stayed at the House of B Events, and enjoyed the resort facilities, including a private pool, a stage with excellent sound system and Videoke. Food is courtesy of May month birthday celebrants Dr. Emil Pineda and Nino Reario, while on-site food were cooked and served by Bobot Arandez and Roosevelt Leviste. Thank you to the Batumbacal couple for allowing the group to stay in their place. 

 A new set of officers to serve 2025-2026 were elected through elections held via secret balloting last April 26, 2025 at the Clubhouse. The newly elected officers who confirmed acceptance to their new roles are the ff. (listed in Alphabetical order):

1.  Bobot Arandez

2. Fe Arandez

3. Rodel Garcia

4. Joel Ilao

5. Roosevelt Leviste

6. Emil Pineda

7. Niño Reario

8. Larry Santos

9. Dong Ybud

 They shall begin their term of office on July 1, 2025. Congratulations to our new officers! 

As a way of thanking the 12th Civil-Military Operations (CMO) Battalion of the CMO Regiment, Philippine Army for the support they provided during the Pamaskong Handog 2024, officers and members of the Club visited the 12th CMOB's General Headquarters at Camp Aguinaldo last Feb 16, 2025. The group was warmly received by their Commanding Officer Lt. Col. Randy S. Veracion.  After an AM courtesy call and friendly banter over coffee and fruit snacks, the visiting group was given a tour of the Camp Aguinaldo, including the firing range, the AFP's museum, and the gymnasium. A boodle fight with the rest of the battalion members at the GHQ was held afterwards, punctuated by the awarding of Certificates of Appreciation by the Club to LTC. Veracion and Sgt. Randy B. Nobleza. 

The year 2025 for the Club started in high spirits last January 25 with a General Members' Assembly with multiple January birthday celebrants: couples Bobot and Fe Arandez, and Roosevelt and Arlene Leviste. An occasion for reunion of active and once-active members, including former mayor Ben Casimiro, represented by his grandson, Paulo. VP Rolly Peña jr., who shall be moving to Canada this March turned over some memorabilia to the Club.  Finally, Nette Ilao was officially welcomed as the latest member of the Club.

To cap 2024, the Club held its annual gift-giving for the children of Las Piñas City at the Oikos Helping Hand Learning Centre.   150 children were entertained by a magic show performed by members of the Philippine Army, with games and prizes, and a visit by Jollibee! The children and their parents/guardians went home with lootbags and a Jollibee meal. The Club would like to thank Justine and Janice Ho of Oikos Helping Hand, and the 12th Civil Miltary Operations Battalion of the Philippine Army headed by Capt. De Vera, as well as Jollibee as our food sponsor.    

The Club held its inaugural team building session, facilitated by the Center for Organization Development and Emplowerment (CODE). This day-long event allowed the participants to understand the dynamics and characteristics of progressive organizations, learn about proper decorum by members, and reflect on the strengths and open areas for improvement of the Club. Lectures, sharings, and group activities made this occasion very meaningful and impactful for all the attendees. 

The outgoing and incoming sets of officers, together with some old and newly inducted members pose for a picture with the guest speaker Hon. Camille Vilar during the Induction of Officers and Members held last September 1, 2023 at the Casa Aguilar, BF International, Las Piñas City.   

In partnership with the PH Coast Guard, the Club participated in the International Coastal Cleanup Day 2023, held last September 16, 2023 at the Las Piñas - Parañaque Wetland. 

The Club 51's present and past officers, headed by incumbent president Niño Reario,  paid a visit to Hon. Mayor Imelda Aguilar at the city hall to discuss with her the Club's plans  for the year 2023, in service to the Las Piñas community. The group was enthusiastically received by the Mayor, who even prepared a catered meal and videoke session as a gesture of support and camaraderie. 

Club 51 outing 2023 was held at La Playa, Tanza, Cavite. In this outing, the next batch of officers to serve from 2023 to 2024 was also determined.

A Christmas get-together at the clubhouse attended by the current and former members and their families, with Bobot Arandez taking the mic as the event's emcee. The night was punctuated by a group videoke singing competition, which was won by Roosevelt Leviste's team. 

Hygiene kits were distributed to the Grade 5 and Grade 6 pupils of Zapote Elementary School. 

Fun and frolic to beat the heat at the Villa Excellance in Tanza, Cavite. Photo op before lunch. 

A gift and food claim stub used at the "Pamaskong Handog" held at the Gatchalian Phase 3A covered court

Raffle prizes to fund the donation drive for families and children affected by the pandemic

An exchange of plaque from the outgoing Club president (left) and the incoming Club president Mr. Niño Reario (right)