THE United Filipino Organization expressed appreciation to the sponsors of its recent “Pistang Pinoy” held on June 11 to celebrate the 119th anniversary of the Philippine Declaration of Independence.

“Our sincerest thanks to the sponsors, donors and advertisers for their support and generosity,” UFO president Marlon Regaton said.

This year’s mayor sponsor was IT&E while other sponsors were Saipan LBC Mabuhay, Marianas Business Plaza, and 360 Restaurant.

Regaton also thanked the office of the Honorary Philippine Consul to the CNMI Glicerio “Eli” Arago.

The donors and advertisers included Saipan Shipping Company, Joeten Enterprises, Triple J Motors, Bridge Capital, Fiesta Resort & Spa, Rota’s Bakery, J.E.T. Holdings, National Office Supply, Marpac Inc., Cargo Express Forwarders, Micronesian Brokers Inc., Emon Lodge 179, Chong’s Corp., The Lounge Bakery & Restaurant, GPPC Inc., Marianas Institute of Filipino CPAs and Accountants, McDonald’s, 6JMS/George Medina, JM Aquino & Associates, Resorts World Manila, Sun Palace Hotel, Make-Over Salon, Fishing Tackle, PHAC, HBR Int’l., Kautz Glass, Perfectly Set Jewelry Shop, ALPEX Saipan, KL CARR Ent., CTSI, Chowtime Restaurant, AKAP Pinoy Inc., BL Machine Shop, JHEM’s Restaurant; TROPEX Garden, Trader’s Insurance, Sto. Niño Group, Auto Marine Inc., Pacific Islands Club, Marianas Association of Filipino Engineers and Architects, Kalayaan Inc., Saipan Building and Fixing Computer Users Group, Wushin Gas. LD Prime Wholesale, D’ Elegance Restaurant, JFAR Enterprises, Tropical Instant Press, SSFM, Western Sales & Trading Co., Coca-Cola Beverage, Mariana Resort & Spa, Century Insurance, AON Insurance, Herman’s Modern Bakery, MTL Auto Parts, Mariana Star International Travel Inc., Viralicci Salon, Food Express Restaurant, Visminda, MJ Roadside Vendor, Bayani Association, Saipan Marianas Lions Club, Saipan Fil-Am Lions Club, MGA Insurance, AIC Marianas, Armatech, SuperTech, and White Coconut Computer Services.

Regaton and in celebration of their group’s 20th year, the UFO leadership recognized past presidents for their contributions to the organization and outstanding, dedicated service to the community.

Those who were given plaques of appreciation were past presidents Pastor Gagaring, 1997-1999; Geoffrey Melchor, 2000; Edgardo Reyes, 2001; Concepcion Vandeerveen, 2002; Nelida B. Atalig, 2003-2004; Rolando Pamintuan, 2005; Socorro Borja, 2006; Ramon Awit, 2007, Florenda Miranda, 2008; Olivia Yana,   2009-2010; Romeo “Bong” Malasarte, 2011-2012; Maria Annamae Adaza, 2013-2014; and Romeo “ Bong” Malasarte,   2015-2016.