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)