LUSCAN was created in 1989, long overdue in time, as
Loretenos in the
U.S.A. and Canada needed to keep in touch with each other. They are
passionate and concerned about the communities in Loreto and Tubajon,
Dinagat Islands, Philippines where loved ones still dwell in this remote
but lovely place on earth; committed in bringing goodwill by contributing to
the educational and cultural needs in the communities of Loreto and Tubajon.
Loretenos, also known as "Loretonians", have been in the U.S.A. as early as 1915. These Loretonians,
along with 30,000 Filipinos, came to North America as “sacadas” or sugar
plantation helpers in Hawaii. Among them are:
1. Herman Acido – from Sitio Santiago
2. Manuel Patayon – from Sitio Santiago
3. Lucas Vargas (Ukay) - from Tubajon.
In the 1920’s, Pacifico Gupana came to study and later became an
entertainer. Other Loretonians were Afron Eder from Loreto, Nandoy Rivera
from Tubajon, and Delfin Ssicon of Malinaw. Conrado Sayson, a U.S. army,
came to the USA after the war.
During the hippie revolution in the 1960’s, Loretonian professionals
came to the U.S.A. and Canada as the need for workers was in demand.
These early immigrants served as inspiration to all who came to
the promised land in search for what America is all about – prosperity and
freedom.
In
chronological order are Loretonian immigrants:
1960’s: Perpetua Quijano, Fe Quijano, Glorina Bagalay, Jose
Comparativo, Azucena Gupana
1970’s: Nena Ladaga and Abraham Quijano, Thelma Gumato, Delia and
Roque Yu, Carol and Cesar Paniamogan, the Luib’s of Toronto and California,
Silay Ibanez, Victorina Nadonza
2004:
Quirico (Dodo) Lomarda Jr. - Pennsylvania
Floreto Conales - Los Angeles , California
Evangeline Inocando
Cristabeth Gupana - Pennsylvania
Maricel Yangzon - Toronto, Ontario
Ingrid Ladaga - Ridgecrest, MO
Joyzen, Buske - Boston, MA
Margarina Bakit Uriarte
Luscan reunions are held every year. Dietmar and Perper Grolich in Chicago
hosted the first reunion.
Our Mission
LUSCAN's commitment is to bring goodwill to the communities of
Loreto and Tubajon by enhancing its education and cultural needs.
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LUSCAN accepts charitable donations to support various projects for the
educational and cultural needs for the communities in Loreto and Tubajon,
Dinagat Island, Philippines. Charitable donations and contributions are
tax deductible.
Any organization or individual is very much welcome to donate for the causes
we fully support.
Non-Profit
This organization is a 501(c)(3) Public Charity.
Charitable - Non Profit - Non Political - Non Sectarian Association
LUSCAN was created in 1989, long overdue in time, as
Loretenos in the
U.S.A. and Canada needed to keep in touch with each other. They are
passionate and concerned about the communities in Loreto and Tubajon,
Dinagat Islands, Philippines where loved ones still dwell in this remote
but lovely place on earth; committed in bringing goodwill by contributing to
the educational and cultural needs in the communities of Loreto and Tubajon.
