Condolences


Vera Flores Dela Cruz

The PIBBA family extends its deepest condolences and sympathies to the family of PIBBA member Vera Flores Dela Cruz.  May Vera's family members be comforted with loving memories.  She will always be remembered. God Bless her and her family.  May she rest in peace. 🙏

PIBBA CONFERENCE TO BE HOSTED FSM


The PIBBA Conference has been POSTPONED.

FSM will host the PIBBA Conference - TBA.



39th Annual International PIBBA Conference


POSTPONED until June 2023

FSM


Sponsored by: Pacific Islands Bilingual Bicultural Association (PIBBA) International and Pohnpei Chapter

The PIBBA Conference is an annual event in which Western Pacific educators are provided with opportunities for professional growth and cultural enrichment. This year's conference offers a wonderful selection of traditional, innovative, and practical workshops, presented by creative and imaginative educators and cultural leaders from the Pacific islands.

Mark your calendar for the 39th Annual International PIBBA Conference in Pohnpei! Stay tuned for more details!


PIBBA Monthly Meeting

 FEBRUARY 2022 MEETING SNAPSHOT





Snapshots of the 38th Annual International PIBBA Conference in Koror, Palau!


Snapshots of the 38th Annual International PIBBA Conference in Palau!














PIBBA 2017 Conference

PIBBA 2017 Conference Video

Click on the video below to view the 36th Annual International PIBBA Conference hosted in Pohnpei

Click on the video to hear the PIBBA Song!

Click on the video to hear the PIBBA Song!

Saturday 30 December 2017

PIBBA Guam Christmas 2017 Snapshots

PIBBA Guam held its Christmas celebration on December 30, 2017 in the Main Restaurant located at the Guam Reef Hotel.  Si Yu'os Ma'ase' for a memorable celebration!  Enjoy the following snapshots!


PIBBA Guam Familia

Rose Mafnas Cruz receives the PIBBA 2017 Teacher of the Year (TOY) award.  Pictured L-R:  Ewy Taitano, PIBBA Guam President; Cruz; and Rufina Mendiola, PIBBA TOY/POY Chairperson.

The Naputi's.  Pictured L-R:  Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, Jesus Naputi, and Florence Naputi.

Lois Taitano Gumataotao receives the PIBBA 2017 Pioneer of the Year (POY) award.  Pictured L-R:  Ewy Taitano, PIBBA Guam President; Gumataotao; and Rufina Mendiola, PIBBA TOY/POY Chairperson.

PIBBA Teachers of the Year from past and present!  Pictured L-R:  Ewy Taitano (2015), Joey Leon Guerrero (2016), Rose Mafnas Cruz (2017), Rufina Mendiola (2005), and Juanita Manibusan (2009).

PIBBA Pioneers of the Year from past and present!  Pictured L-R:  Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera (2014), Joey Franquez (2016), and Lois Taitano Gumataotao (2017).


Newly-elected and re-elected PIBBA Executive Officers.   Pictured L-R:  Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, Webmaster; Lois Taitano Gumataotao, Secretary; Joey Franquez, Historian; Mye Ganan-Flores; Treasurer; and Joey Leon Guerrero, Vice-President.

Jesus and Florence Naputi

PIBBA Sisters.  Pictured L-R:  Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, Lois Taitano Gumataotao, and Mae Mendiola.

Congratulations PIBBA Guam Officers!

PIBBA Guam held its election on December 30, 2017.  Congratulations to our newly-elected and re-elected PIBBA Guam Officers!

Pictured L-R:  Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, Webmaster; Lois Taitano Gumataotao, Secretary; Joey Franquez, Historian; Mye Ganan-Flores, Treasurer; and Joey Leon Guerrero, Vice-President.  Not pictured is Rosa Salas Palomo, President.

Saturday 23 December 2017

Merry Christmas from around the Pacific!

Merry Christmas from around the Pacific!

~Minagof Nochebuena ~Felis Pasgua (Chamorro)
~Maligayan Pasko (Tagalog)
~Peren en Krismas (Pohnpeian)
~Monono ilo raaneoan Nejin (Marshallese)
~Falang e Baynag (Yapese)
~Tok Tapeng (Kosraean)
~Ungil Kurismas (Palauan)
~Pwapwan Kirisimas (Chuukese)
~Mele Kalikimaka (Hawaiian)
~Ameseighil ubwutiiwel Layi Luugh me raagh fee (Carolinian)

Friday 24 November 2017

PIBBA meeting - Nov. 25

Our monthly PIBBA meeting will be held on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at the University of Guam, Rm. EC102.

Wednesday 22 November 2017

Happy Thanksgiving!


Happy Thanksgiving to one and all! Enjoy this special holiday with your loved ones, and be sure to thank those who have touched your life and made a difference. May God bestow upon you abundant blessings on this day and always.  Si Yu'os Ma'ase'!

Tuesday 14 November 2017

Condolences for the Sablan Family




The PIBBA family extends its deepest condolences and sympathies to the family of former PIBBA member, Henry Sablan. He will always be remembered. God bless him and his family. May he rest in peace.

PIBBA-IRA Networking: Annual Community Book Fair - Nov. 18



Join us for IRA's Annual Community Book Fair on Saturday, November 18, 2017!

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 

Venue: Agana Shopping Center

Thursday 9 November 2017

Condolences for the Sablan Family

The PIBBA family extends its deepest condolences and sympathies to the family of former PIBBA member, Henry Sablan. He will always be remembered. God bless him and his family. May he rest in peace.

Thursday 2 November 2017

Saipan to Host 37th PIBBA Conference - June 25-29, 2018






Hafa Adai! PIBBA International proudly announces that the 37th Annual International PIBBA Conference will be held June 25-29, 2018 in the beautiful island of Saipan, CNMI. We hope to see you there!

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Sponsored by: Pacific Islands Bilingual Bicultural Association (PIBBA) International and CNMI Chapter
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The PIBBA Conference is an annual event in which Western Pacific educators are provided with opportunities for professional growth and cultural enrichment. This year's conference offers a wonderful selection of traditional, innovative, and practical workshops, presented by creative and imaginative educators and cultural leaders from the Pacific islands.




Please visit the PIBBA website later for more updates.


SI YU'OS MA'ASE'!

Friday 7 July 2017

PIBBA Meeting - July 8, 2017

1:00 p.m., UOG

Congratulations Newly-Elected PIBBA International Officers!

Pictured front row L-R:  Rosa Salas Palomo, Treasurer, and Senator Shelten G. Neth, Immediate Past President.  Back row L-R:  Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, Webmaster; Alister Tolenoa, Secretary; Sepe, proxy for Frances Sablan, President; and Nelsin Iriarte, Historian.  

36th PIBBA Annual International Conference a Success!

The 36th Annual Pacific Islands Bilingual Bicultural Association (PIBBA) Conference was a success! The conference theme, Our Pacific Voices, was highlighted in each of the conference days from June 26-29, 2017. It was natural to hear everyone singing the PIBBA song, which includes all the languages of the region, such as the following chorus: “Iokwe, Raan Annim, Kaselehlia, Alii, Aloha, Olomwaay, Hafa Dei, Tuwoh, Mogethin, Talofa.”

Among the entities that attended the conference are CNMI, Republic of Palau, Pohnpei, Kosrae, and Guam. The mission of PIBBA is to bring these entities together to promote cultural and language activities by disseminating information, involving communities, and encouraging quality education programs through the western Pacific.


Deep gratitude goes out to all PIBBA Conference steering committee members, and all the entities that joined us to make the 37th Anuual PIBBA Conference a memorable event that will always be remembered! Kalahngan! Si Yu’os Ma’ase’! Mesulang! Kuloh!  Kinissow! Kommol! Kammagar!

Enjoy the following PIBBA Snapshots!