JEDDAH, 3 September 2007 — A total of 228 OFWs in Jeddah graduated in the recently concluded 21st Computer Seminar conducted by the OFW Cooperative Council, the organizers said yesterday.
OFWCC Chairman Fred Castolome said the “record high” number of participants was an indication that more and more Filipino workers in the Kingdom are becoming aware of the importance of becoming computer-literate.
“This is a good sign for our workers and we encourage those who are not yet computer-literate to join future trainings, not only of the OFWCC but also those being held elsewhere in the Kingdom by other community organizations,” added OFWCC Vice Chairman Atoy Esguerra, who heads the council's education committee that handles seminars.
The seminar series were held for eight consecutive Fridays from July 6 to Aug. 24 at La Parilla Restaurant near Jeddah International Market. The courses included Introduction to Computers & Microsoft Windows Vista, MS Office 2007-Word 2007, Excel 2007, Powerpoint 2007, Access 2007, Adobe Photoshop CS2, Basic Computer Networking, and PC Assembly. The first four courses registered the highest number of participants ranging from 121 to 126. PC Assembly had the lowest number of participants at 84, which was attributed to the fact that not all computer users want to be troubleshooters.
The main lecturers were Rudy Carillo, a Microsoft-licensed software engineer, along with Ernie Geslani (MS Access), a mechanical engineer, and graphics artist Dan Factoran, who lectured on Adobe Photoshop and graphic design.
The graduates received their certificates of completion from Consul General Pendosina N. Lomondot and Castolome last Friday.
The graduates are:
Erlita C. Ababon, Jesus A. Abalayan, Mohammad Saad M. Abdulaziz, Ireneo S. Acupan, Sarah N. Ala, Marvin C. Alarde, Benjamin T. Alcantara, Herminio C. Alcaraz, Johnny C. Alejandro, Arnel Alfonso D. Alias, Apolinario B. Allag, Arnold P. Anguring, Aldwin M. Aquino, Khrisnamurti D. Aranez, Bella E. Arcilla, Arnel R. Argosino, Leonides N. Arguelles, Shella L. Aron, Asuncion R. Artieda, Roberto T. Arzadon, Philip C. Asi, Irene G. Asidera, Renato C. Asidera, Milaluna T. Asuncion, Adonis G. Ato, Vivian S. Awit, Angelo M. Ayon, Romeo A. Azur Jr., Monico G. Babaran, Hienna B. Bagangan, Marlan M. Bakil, Jasmin K. Balahim, Abdulhan T. Balang, Amando Baldonado, Amelia B. Ballao, Jessie M. Balute, Mardy A. Bansil, Vicente O. Bantay, Romeo P. Baquerfo, Edwin F. Barrameda.
Rowena S. Bernardo, Ricardo A. Bilon, Jennelyn A. Binuya, Hersileda D. Bosito, Eduardo G. Bosque, Cenon C. Bucayon, Joan G. Buensalida, Apolinario A. Bulut, Eda B. Cadil, Mario M. Calimlim, Calvin S. Calumba, Ibrahim C. Campos, Gregorio R. Carbonell Jr., Samuel S. Carbonell, Ma. Jinnabeth O. Cardaño, Roberto A. Catayong, Virginia P. Cendaña, Cirilo S. Cerro, Dennis T. Clima, Jessie E. Concepcion, Julieta N. Contreras-Abalayan, Jimmy V. Cordero, Rex A. Cordova, Michael Julius A. Cruz, Michelle B. Cruz, Teresita A. Cruz, Angeles R. Culalic, Robert O. Daggon, Salvador D. Dapidran, Sarah A. Dayawon.
Leonito Q. De La Cruz, Marcos B. De La Cruz, Arturo B. De Leon, Regalado S. De Leon, Narciso P. Del Socorro, Noel H. Desalisa, Rizaldy D. Diaz, Augusto L. Dimalanta, Gaudelino P. Dollaga, Jefrey C. Domingo, Wilfredo D. Dungog, Jerry M. Edora, Vilma T. Emperado, Chona A. Engoc, Shaquira C. Esmael, Adora M. Estarez, Jefrey S. Estrada, Maribel F. Failana, Delly-Ann T. Felismenia, Rosa V. Florendo, Daisy C. Francisco, Cenon Wesley P. Gacutan, Faisal A. Gamueda, Sukarno M. Garcia, Dandy R. Gomawa, Joel C. Gomez, Anacleto M. Gonzales, Felix R. Gonzales, Ramon R. Gonzalo, Elizabeth R. Guntalilib, Armando C. Gutierrez Jr., Juliet L. Hernandez, Luciano T. Horfilla, Azela A. Hucalinas.
Ruel A. Imperial, Aldrinazar J. Indal, Manolito G. Isaga, Juan D. Jarillo, Ricardo G. Javier, Sitti Shyda B. Junaide, Rowena A. Kidayan, Eduardo C. Lagman, Rosalinda D. Laguardia, Maria Luisa L. Lani, Ernesto L. Laron, William M. Laron, Rodolfo C. Ledesma Jr., Joseph N. Legaspi, Cinder D. Lim, Noriezel G. Linda, Ronald T. Llemit, Antonio G. Lobusta, Jacqueline F. Longos, Manolito A. Lopez, Julita M. Luceña, Herminio C. Macaspac, Deogracio E. Maglinte, Rosalie G. Magsino, Rowena D. Magtagñob, Said Ali D. Mala, Phil N. Malinao, Ferdinand G. Maniti, Latifa M. Mapada, Rogelio A. Martin, Myra P. Mata, Maribel E. Meclat, Hilda W. Mendoza, Jennifer B. Mendoza, Leonides D. Mesa, Jovita P. Miao, Muhammad O. Moncatar, Federico P. Montemayor, Pedro Mora Jr., Daryl C. Morales, Janet R. Morales, Remedios G. Murillo.
Edison S. Nadayao, Chito C. Navarro, Elena C. Navarro, Rosendo B. Navidad, Mus-Ab K. Nuruddin, Nadjeerah M. Omar, Renato G. Orcena, Angel I. Organo, Marina A. Ortiz, Osmanda B. Palomeno, Chrysler V. Pamisa, Zubaida P. Panalandang, Ramon B. Parama, Benny P. Peñalver, Milagros G. Perez, Redentor B. Perez, Edgardo Q. Pineda, Lowell F. Plameras, Felizardo N. Polidario, Roderick G. Puagang, Esmayatin Z. Pumbaya, Joselito M. Racoma, Apollo M. Rearte, Wilfredo P. Reformado, Bernardo R. Reginio, Ariel L. Regis, Enrico V. Reyes, Dave B. Revilla, Erlinda B. Revilla, Teresita M. Rico, Antonio R. Rivera, Helen M. Rosario, Johnny P. Rubin, Mariano C. Ruma, Concepcion R. Rupa.
Abraham S. Sahadat, Romualdo D. Saliente Jr., Wilson O. Salvador, Ednel C. Santiago, Rowen S. Santos, Analie J. Sarad, Felix M. Sardoma, Nolie A. Saunar, Carmelita D. Sayson, Ely P. Segaya, Herminia D. Sepulchre, Ramon R. Shaffico Jr., Adriano P. Sierras Jr., Arnold S. Siojo, Danny Z. Solar, Domingo T. Soledad, Erwin T. Soledad, Narciso A. Songcuan, Abdulbasir P. Sua, Armando C. Suarez, Nicolas F. Sunga, Nicolas M. Tabanera, Eduardo F. Tamasero, Ramon P. Taneo, Jesus L. Tañamor, Elma A. Taraji, Bonifacio B. Teodoro, Joseph T. Teves, Charito L. Tolentino, Ronaldo C. Torio, Rafael J. Tribujenia Jr., Alberto T. Trinidad, Amado B. Tuboc, Harry Israel V. Ugsod II, Muhaimen P. Usman, Baltazar S. Vallo, Ramil B. Vasquez, Gemma L. Villagracia, Lois Marilee C. Villanueva, Glynda B. Villareal, Aysa P. Villavicencio, Sonia B. Villegas, Reynaldo G. Vinluan, Mario M. Viray, Reginald O. Yap, Jamil M. Zakaria, and Napoleon M. Zosa Jr.