ABOUT PAANO

The Philippine American Association Non-Profit of Oklahoma (PAANO) is a vibrant community dedicated to promoting and preserving Filipino culture and heritage in Oklahoma.

PAANO has been actively serving the community since 1979, when it was founded by Chito Gorospe. We are proud to have a rich history of dedicated leaders and members who have made a positive impact on the Filipino-American community in Oklahoma.

Our mission is to promote and support cultural, educational, and charitable activities that benefit the Filipino-American community across the planet.

PAANO PRESIDENTS

As we look back at our history, we honor our past presidents who have served since PAANO’s inception in 1979:

  • 1979 - CHITO GOROSPE (FOUNDER)

  • 1980 - MR. HERMILLO DOCTO

  • 1981 - DR. JOE FERMO

  • 1982 - MR. NESTOR GUZMAN

  • 1983 - MR. MANDOUGH GADALLAH

  • 1984 - DR. GEORGE WILKOKM

  • 1985 - DR. WILLIAM JONES

  • 1986 - DR. MERLI FERMO

  • 1987 - DR. LEON CURVA

  • 1988 - MS. SONIA GOROSPE

  • 1989 - DR. NOLLIE OSEA

  • 1990 - MR. AL ERWIN

  • 1991 - MRS. AURORA DOCTO

  • 1992 - MR. DON BAILEY

  • 1993 - MR. RENE LOPEZ

  • 1994 - MR. ANDREW SANTOS

  • 1995 - MR. DOUG SERRAND

  • 1996 - MR. LUTEHER MORRIS

  • 1997 - MR. DON BAILEY

  • 1998 - MRS. EMMA GRIMES

  • 1999 - MRS. AURORA SIBALA

  • 2000 - MRS. NORA BROOKS

  • 2001 - MRS. BING ADKINS

  • 2002 - MR. MARLO BAUTISTA

  • 2003 - MRS. JOHANNA VILLANUEVA

  • 2004 - MRS. GUIA BUZZARD

  • 2005 - MR. VICTOR DURAN

  • 2006 - MRS. GRACE PASCUAL

  • 2007 - MS. GAIL HOANG

  • 2008 - MRS. MARILU LAMBRIGHT

  • 2009 - MRS. HEIDI DRAHOS

  • 2010 - MS. LORNA DREW

  • 2011 - MRS. BEE BRADLEY

  • 2012 – MRS. ANALIZA BUSLON

  • 2013 –2014 - MR. CABRAL

  • 2015 -2016 - MRS. DAISY NELSON