The Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (RAFI) is the family foundation of the family line of Don Ramon Aboitiz. Established in 1966, RAFI continues to elevate lives of people in the Visayas and Mindanao. As a Foundation, RAFI continues to define and re-define its role in the community, making it accustomed to development and striving to be relevant and maintains a sense of harmony and awareness. RAFI is a culture of excellence, service, and passion to create a better future for all. Now on its 53rd year, RAFI remains steadfast to its legacy of elevating more lives and consistently focuses on carrying out our goal of “Touching People, Shaping the Future”. The legacy of Ramon, Eddie, Bobby, and Jon Ramon continues on with one of RAFI’s guiding principle to paddle forward, succeeded by the present president to date, Amaya Cristina Aboitiz-Fansler.
Dr. Mojares is a multi-awarded author, scholar, and a notable cultural and literary historian. He is a retired Professor of the Universtity of San Carlos and served as the founding director of the Cebuano Studies Center from 1975 to 1996. He was conferred the Order of National Artist in 2018, the first Cebuano to have received the highest award given to artists in the country.
He has written numerous books and scholarly articles on history, literature and politics, including The Man Who Would Be President: Serging Osmeña and Philippine Politics (1986) and Vicente Sotto, The Maverick Senator (1992).
The webinar is part of GSK’s activities this year which centers on the theme, “Padayon: The Persistence of the Cebuano Amidst Crises”. The theme highlights why the Cebuano race, spirit and personality have continued to exist and thrive amidst the many challenges that came his way.
The face-to-face Gabii sa Kabilin will also be returning on October 21, 2022, from 6 P.M. to 12 midnight. More details about the heritage night will be announced in the coming weeks, including the participating museums and heritage sites, and how to buy tickets.
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