Rey Tuazon
PRESIDENT
In 1993, with the support of his wife and participation of a few friends, Mr. Tuazon, a professional architect, founded the Filipino Children's Foundation, realizing his childhood dream of helping the poor children of his native country. He credits the passion shared by FCF's officers, volunteers and donors for the success of the foundation.
Dr. Anita Mercado
VICE PRESIDENT
“Joining the Filipino Children’s Foundation is my way of giving back to the community. Through this foundation, we are able to help protect the unborn children, heal the sick, uplift the disabled, feed the hungry, protect children from abuse, educate their young minds and guide them to walk the right path. By joining hands with FCF, we can all make a difference in their lives.”
Epsie Torres
TREASURER
“God continues to work through us to reach out and respond to others in need. Our support is a visible expression of our love of God and love of neighbor. The material, moral and spiritual support provide these children with hope for the future.” Epsie is a senior project manager for a healthcare organization.
Victor Xing
ADVISOR
Chief Executive Officer and portfolio manager at Kekselias, Inc. with a strong belief that grassroots charitable organizations such as the Filipino Children's Foundation are key to delivering critical assistance to the most vulnerable segment of the international community - children facing homelessness and abuse.
Eric Sanchez
SECRETARY
“In the Philippines, the poor children are the most vulnerable and voiceless victims. helping them all is a very daunting task, but if each Filipino helps in their own capacity, there will be no abandoned poor children in our streets.” Eric is a licensed architect in California and the Philippines.
Michael Jaurigue
ADVISOR
Michael was moved by FCF’’s important work and joined the advisory board to participate in providing aid to underprivileged children in the Philippines. Michael is the founder and managing shareholder of JLG Lawyers, which provides legal services primarily to small businesses, consumers, families, and individuals.
Adel Luzuriaga
ADVISOR
“FCF is one non-profit organization which truly delivers on their promise to help Filipino children - done with ALL VOLUNTEER staff and no frivolous expenses. There is extraordinary transparency about the operations, with specific projects of Philippine organizations which receive assistance from FCF.” Adel Luzuriaga is a real estate Broker/Investor. Since she started her real estate career in 1975, she has been a housing provider and also maintains office and retail commercial space for small businesses in Los Angeles and Woodland Hills.
Hazel Santos
ADVISOR
Inspired by the mission and work of the Filipino Children’s Foundation, Ms. Santos joined FCF in 2004, with aspirations of reaching out and giving back to the disadvantaged children in the Philippines. Ms. Santos is a certified public accountant.
Kerri Tuazon
ADVISOR
Mr. Kerri Tuazon has been a long time supporter of FCF, since its inception in 1993. Being part of the solution to help eradicate the homelessness and hunger among the street children in the Philippines is what has motivated him to join FCF as an advisor in 2018. He believes that every child deserves a roof over their head, clothes to wear, and food to eat - and is committed in helping FCF achieve its goals. Mr. K. Tuazon works as an inventory supervisor for Crystal Cruises.
Juliet Sanchez
ADVISOR
“God calls us to bring kindness to other people, to care for the needy. The poor children in the Philippines deserve a better life. FCF gives these kids the chance to dream about a brighter tomorrow and make that dream a reality.”
Lance Tuazon
ADVISOR
Mr. Lance Tuazon has been an avid supporter of the FCF and its goals of providing a better life for needy children in the Philippines. He feels that helpless children deserve a reasonable quality of life. He has joined as an advisor to further his Dad’s mission of providing for underprivileged children in the Philippines. Mr. Tuazon is a real estate professional with Keller Williams Realty
Ritchie Tuazon
ADVISOR
Mr. Tuazon is excited to continue his father’s mission of providing a better life for needy children in the Philippines. As a Filipino born and raised in North America, he feels it is important to stay connected to the Philippines by helping out where he can. Mr. Tuazon is a fixed income portfolio manager for the Capital Group and is based in Los Angeles.
Lourdes Tuazon
VOLUNTEER
Ms. Tuazon is married to FCF founder Rey Tuazon and is one of the authors of the corporation’s bylaws. Always willing to help the needy, she has a soft spot for the impoverished children of the Philippines. In her most recent visit there, she distributed Christmas gifts to the children.
Adrian & Cherrie Cavestany
VOLUNTEERS
In their frequent visits to the Philippines, Mr. and Mrs. Cavestany have always taken the time to visit the charities supported by the foundation. Their passion for helping those in need, materially and spiritually, is boundless. In retirement, they plan to continue their volunteer work.
Clarence & Elise Dixon
DONORS
Mr. and Mrs. Dixon are devout Christians who have always given generously to children’s causes. They have been major benefactors of the foundation since 1995. The retired couple split their time between church and family, which includes a few grandchildren.
Liberty Garcia
VOLUNTEER
The Filipino Children’s Foundation is an entity very close to my heart. As a mother of three beautiful children, I feel deeply that no child should ever go hungry physically and emotionally. The outstanding work that FCF performs, ensures that the children under its roof have the help needed for their continued well-being. I pledge to support this good deed for as long as possible.
Shirley Sian
VOLUNTEER
I was raised in the Philippines’ metropolitan areas. I’ve seen rampant poverty among children, from toddlers to young juveniles - many of them had to rummage garbage dumps in search of food. Four years ago I was introduced to Filipino Children’s Foundation and I learned that it is an organization whose mission mirrors my own empathy for children in need. Since then I have been an active volunteer.
Maria Viriya
VOLUNTEER
Maria Viriya has been volunteering with FCF since 2017. She is a healthcare professional with a passion in floral arrangement, and guests at FCF events have always enjoyed her decorations. Maria's efforts echo the mission of FCF - to spread joy and happiness with generosity and caring.