14 December 2016 — The League of San Francisco Consular Corps (LSFCC) members and their spouses and partners, through the efforts of the Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco, Madame Mariza Bensurto and Mrs. Cecile Ascalon, presented a donation to the Pilipino Senior Resource Center (PSRC) at a Holiday Luncheon hosted by Consul General Jun Yamada at his residence on December 01.

The Consulate General, guided by its mission to Spark* Connect* Empower* the Filipino-American Community, endeavored to engage the LSFCC to generate awareness and extend assistance to Filipino-American organizations in the Community who are in need. 

The Consulate General provided support to PSRC, particularly the Filipina Breast Cancer Support Services, through its engagement with LSFCC, in its efforts to bring greater consciousness for the seniors of the Community.

Dr. Joaquin Jay Gonzalez III, Ph.D, PSRC Board President, received the donation on behalf of the organization.

Consul General Yamada acknowledged the presence of members of the 2016 LSFCC Board, which includes Vice President Mariza Bensurto, the wife of Consul General Henry S. Bensurto, Jr.  The 2016 Board President, Usha Ashok of India, welcomed the members and spouses to the luncheon. 

Mrs. Cecile Gregorio Ascalon, a member of LSFCC, also attended the event, and was accompanied by her husband, Deputy Consul General Jaime Ramon T. Ascalon.

With a mission to build deep friendships among members through social, cultural and intellectual exchanges, and to engage, serve and support Bay Area charities through philanthropy, LSFCC supported three charities, including the Pilipino Senior Resource Center (Filipina Breast Cancer Support Services). END