World War 2 in Zambales, Philippines About the Author Rodel Ramos



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Rodel J. Ramos "A Wind of Change" was born in barrio Alusiis, San Narciso, Zambales, Philippines and now resides in Metro Toronto, Canada. He wrote the book "In Search of a Future, The Struggle of Immigrants".

Awakened "Sleeping Giant" during the First Quarter Storm:
He designed and implemented the political process and organization structure that awakened the 60,000 students of the University of the East, the so-called "Sleeping Giant". Its population was huge and was walking distance to Malacañang Palace. It was this awakened Student Power during the First Quarter Storm that rallied to Malacañang during the 1st Battle of Mendiola during the upheaval in 1970 against the rising dictatorship and abuses of the Marcos regime. This initiative stopped tuition fee increases and brought forth other benefits from the University like free hospitalization for students.

Advised student demonstration:
Advised the students of Magsaysay Memorial College in San Narciso, Zambales during a student demonstration against tuition fee increases and other reforms. They won the battle against the greedy friars.

Revitalized Movement:
Revitalized the Cursillo Movement Chapter in St. Joseph Church, Quezon City. As President, increased membership by 5,000%.

Outstanding Student Leader:
As President of the Management Association of the University of the East (MAUE), made the record of 40 successful projects in one year and won the Most Outstanding Organization Award and Most Outstanding Student Leader Award for two years. This was the golden years of MAUE, never to be repeated again. An example was set of how to make an organization outstanding.

Triggered Anti-Fiesta Movement:
Staged an Anti-Fiesta Movement that changed forever the celebration of Fiesta in St. Joseph Church, Quirino District, Quezon City, and became an example to other towns and provinces. His group asked the parishioners to sign a petition to concentrate the celebration in Church. The lavish and overcrowded fiesta displays and squandering came to an abrupt halt.

Spread Community Mass in Metro Manila:
During the olden days, Masses in Churches in the Philippines were said in Latin which the people did not understand. When it was allowed to have the Mass in English and Filipino, He saw to it that all the Masses in St. Joseph Parish, Quezon City are said in English and that the congregation participated in the liturgy and singing. He also taught the leaders in San Francisco del Monte and Pandacan.

Revived Community Centre issue:
Every Filipino in Metro Toronto dreams of a Community Centre. For 30 years, different groups tried but failed to build the centre. With his writings and strategies, the issue was revived. Today, no less than 3 groups are working to realize the dream. He was Chairman of the Publicity and Marketing of the Filipino Centre, Toronto until 30 December 2001.

Promoted Multiculturalism:
The Asian Connection that he founded was a social club where Canadians and Orientals mingled. The Club promoted inter-marriage. Hundreds of happy couples and beautiful children with Eurasian mixture resulted in this. Hundreds of Filipinas were able to come to Canada also because of this.

Promoted unity:
With his book, "In Search of a Future, The Struggle of Immigrants", my column "Thinking Aloud" and other writings, he helped developed unity among Filipinos overseas.

Promoted largest gather of Filipinos:
Handled the Marketing & Promotions of the Philippine Centennial Festival at the SkyDome. This is the largest gathering of Filipinos overseas with 35,000 in attendance. It also made a gross profit of $550,000. Many said it was impossible but was achieved. It brought pride to Filipino-Canadians and they regained faith in themselves. It was his innovative and aggressive marketing strategies that encouraged the community to join.

Improved Productivity:
Published a study of McDonnell Douglas Final Production Process that drastically changed the production methods and procedures in those areas saving millions of dollars for the Company.