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PAGE 6 • THE FIL-AM COURIER • APRIL 16-30, 2017

embroidered formal shirt that a good organization. Also, join
is considered the “national in on the Scholarship
dress” of the Philippines. It is Program.”
lightweight and best worn This year’s annual Terno
untucked over an undershirt). Ball will be held on April 15,
In 2016, over 50 men and 2017 inside the Ala Moana
women vied for the titles with Hotel’s Hibiscus Ballroom.
their best Terno and Barong Proceeds will be used to fund
Tagalog garb. In three words, scholarships.
Liu summed up the Terno
outfit: “elegant, dazzling,
Kathleen Lee was born in the Philippines
recognizable (butterfly
and spent a portion of her early childhood in
sleeves).” Baguio and Manila, raised in San Jose,
When asked what the California, and currently lives and thrives in
Terno Ball means to her and Honolulu. She currently works as a senior
to the Filipino community in policy advisor for a Hawaii-based consulting
Hawaii and beyond, Liu firm. Miss Terno Ball 2016 Cora Baclig Credo Miss Terno Ball 2015 Raiza Polido
stated, “the Terno Ball is not
only about showcasing the
different styles of the Ternos.
For me, it is a community
project providing
scholarships to deserving
college-bound students. Last
year, we started working on
providing a four-year
scholarship to our
hardworking students, which
for us means raising funds to
support this project. We also
recognize and honor four
outstanding women
achievers in their field of
profession or endeavor.”
The FWCH president
admitted that planning the
event is no easy task – “it
takes a lot of time, effort,
money and patience!” She
called the process a “work of
love.”
According to Liu, to make
the event successful, planning
takes approximately a year.
FWCH’s officers and directors
are the main drivers of the
planning process, which
includes finding the venue,
calculating the budget,
drafting the timeline,
recruiting volunteers, etc.
Liu stated that the aspects
of the Terno Ball that she was
most proud about are the
Scholarship Project and the
awarding of the four
outstanding women
achievers.
When asked about what
advice she would give to
individuals who are interested
in the Terno Ball and FWCH,
she said, “get involved – it’s