Josie Moralidad Ziman

President/Founder (Alexandria, VA) –

Josie Moralidad Ziman is a 2018 breast cancer survivor and a symbol of strength and kindness. Overcoming breast cancer, she didn't let tough times hold her back. Instead, she started the Filipino American Cancer Care to help others facing cancer both in the Philippines, United States and beyond. 

As a broadcast journalist and White House Correspondent representing Radio Mindanao Network, Iloilo City, Philippines Josie shares stories of success and survival, highlighting the resilience of Filipinos. She previously worked as a writer for the Manila Mail newspaper, contributing her talents and insights to its publications until its closure. Hosting the weekly radio program "Pilipinas sa Amerika," Josie highlights the life experiences and success stories of Filipinos in the United States. The show airs live every Saturday from 10:30-11 pm (Eastern Time) and Sunday from 10:30-11 am (Philippine Time), accessible via online live stream and Facebook and “On The Air With FACC” on PHLV RADIO in Las Vegas, a cancer advocacy show.  Her book, "The Filipino-American Journey," not only captures the essence of a community but also tells inspiring stories of hard work, faith and togetherness. 
Josie's leadership and journalism skills have earned her many awards, including the 2023  International Golden Globe Achievers Award, Outstanding Community Leader in 2018 by the United Federation of Filipino American Educators in the US (UNIFFIED), 2022 Outstanding Excellence in the Field of Journalism awarded by Pan American Concerned Citizens Action League, Inc. (PACCAL). From Iloilo City to the United States, her journey exemplifies the power of perseverance and the pursuit of a meaningful life. 

Josie, alongside her husband Barry Ziman and their beloved dog General Ziman radiates warmth and love in their home. Her passions for photography, gardening, and literature reflect a life well-lived, reminding us all that strength, purpose and joy can be found in even the smallest moments. She proves that even in tough times, we can inspire others with our stories.
 

Ivie "Ivette" Pray
Executive Vice President EVP ​(Baltimore, Maryand)   Ivette “Ivie” Pray is an endometrial cancer survivor, experienced nurse, devoted wife, and mother of two. With 28 years of service at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and a background in Maternal Child Care, she is a passionate advocate for cancer awareness and support. Inspired by a meaningful encounter and her participation in the Filipino American Cancer Care Fashion Festival, Ivie joined F.A.C.C.'s Board of Advisors in 2022. Despite battling cancer herself, she has recovered and now embraces life with renewed energy. Ivie is committed to sharing her journey and supporting the fight against cancer through her work with F.A.C.C.

Allan Gadia
Treasurer (Fort Washington, MD) – is a native Washingtonian and seasoned telecommunications professional, currently is a Network Planner and oversees the Field Services team at Allied Telecom. In 2019, he achieved the distinction of earning a Master of Science in Financial Management and Information Systems from the University of Maryland.

Before his tenure at Allied Telecom, Allan held the role of Deputy Director of Finance & Technical Services at The Koba Institute. Notably, during his time with Koba, he took on the additional responsibility of serving as their Computer-Based Learning Specialist. In this capacity, Allan played a pivotal role in establishing educational programs tailored for adolescents with special needs, facilitating their journey to earn a high school diploma.

Allan currently resides in Fort Washington, Maryland, where he shares his life with his devoted wife, Laarni, and together they are parents to two wonderful children, September Leeh and John Audrey Paul. In his spare time Allan enjoys activities such as fishing and bowling with friends. Remarkably, since 2010, he has also served as a Professional Wedding Planner, dedicated to creating joyous and memorable experiences for couples on their special day.

A significant source of inspiration for Allan is his father, a survivor of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. This profound familial connection and his father's resilience serve as major motivators for Allan's enthusiasm in contributing to FACC, underscoring his commitment to making a positive impact in the community.
 

Ma. Janine "Jaja" A. Robles (Alexandria, VA)
VP for Communications and Secretary 

Jaja was born and raised in Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines.  In her free time, she enjoys cooking, baking, playing volleyball, singing, dancing, and taking photos. These hobbies help her stay creative and active.

She accepted the role of Vice President in Communicatios  because cancer has affected her family. Her grandmother and aunt are breast cancer survivors, while her great uncle sadly passed away from stage IV lung cancer. These experiences made her more aware of how important it is to support those who are fighting cancer and to remember those who have passed. She believes in the mission of FACC and works hard to support it through her role. Janine played a big part in preparing for the FACC Charity Gala held on October 12, 2025. She helped with planning, communications, organizing, and making sure the event was a success. The gala raised funds and awareness for cancer care in our community.

Through her work, Jaja hopes to continue sharing stories, giving hope, and encouraging others to take part in the cause.

Maribel Bondoc (Herndon, VA)
VP for Community Affairs. 
Maribel is 56-years-old who was born and raised in Manila, Philippines. She completed her Bachelor of Science and majored in Economics in Saint Paul’s College of Manila. She immigrated to the United States 35 years ago and now resides in Herndon, VA. She has 2 children, and both happily married and a grandmother of 2 wonderful little boys. She loves to dance and hula hooping. Dog mama to 2 adorable little dogs (little guy Rossi and Mama Mia). 

Her father passed away from lung cancer 40 years ago in the Philippines.  Maribel is honored to have been selected to be the Health and Wellness Ambassador for FACC. She loves to dance and perform hula and Tahitian dance to different non-profit organizations. She works for Nacha for over 19 years. Nacha governs the thriving ACH Network, the payment system that drives safe, smart, and fast Direct Deposits and Direct Payments with the capability to reach all U.S. bank and credit union accounts. When nonprofits include electronic bank transfers as a payment method, it benefits your donors, your organization, and your mission. This trusted, secure payment method also is a great option for nonprofits to increase their donations and encourage ongoing electronic giving. Using electronic bank transfers, donors give to your organization directly from their checking or savings account, rather than using a check, cash or card. Maribel was a caregiver to James Saunders who was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a blood plasma cancer, in 2021. Being a caregiver to someone diagnosed with cancer can be quite the juggling act. A cancer diagnosis often comes without warning and without regard for the demands of your time. It can be frustrating to try to fit in all the demands and expectations of what you want to, should, and need to do. As you try to support and help the person you love, you must also think about your own needs. Remember: It is not selfish to think about yourself. You can only do so much. There is only one of you and you can’t always do everything by yourself. Accepting limitations does not mean you are letting your loved one down. “As a caregiver, I require breaks, preferably without being criticized by others.”

Wilfredo “Willy” De Jesus and Ana Gene “ Diane” De Jesus

Spiritual Advisors (Queens, NY)
The DeJesus are a couple of ministers. They both graduated with a Bachelor Of Science In Biological Sciences in Iloilo Doctors’ College at Iloilo City and a Bachelor Of Science in Physical Therapy at Riverside College, Bacolod City, Philippines. Both are Chaplain and Minister of the State of New York. Registered and Licensed Physical Therapist in the Philippines and in the US. He works as RPT in different facilities in the US since 1996 until now while she works as Home Health Care Personnel. They have been ministering to the elderly in the Nursing Home for 18 years. A senior pastor of Christ The Living Hope Church in Queens for almost 3 years and presently a senior pastor of International Fellowship Church in Queens. Together with IFC church, they’ve been actively supporting independent pastors, missionaries, churches, and organizations in the Philippines and also have done Philippines Mission Trip every year since 2016 with his family to support his daughter, Excelsa’s advocacy helping less privileged, critically sick, and special needs children. Believing that “Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men,” Colossians 3:23 NASB Recently Ptr. Willy faced his health’s greatest challenge when he got sick of Covid 19 which almost took his life and also infected his wife Diane and children (Christian and Excelsa). God is always good, faithful, and true to His promises according to His word, that He is in control of everything going on in their lives. Testing is inevitable and necessary but His presence is always with them to help them. Again, been strengthened by their faith in God as they put their trust and struggles into the hands of God Almighty that healed them and restored their health as well as strengthen their relationship with Him stronger than ever. “Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to make you stand in the presence of His glory blameless with great joy, to the only God our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen.” Jude 1:24-25 NASB.

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Raymund Remo 

Spiritual Advisor (Waldorf, MD) - Pastor Remo was born and raised in Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental, Philippines.  He is a COVID-19 survivor and the original composer/writer of the popular Christian song “Ang Tanging Alay Ko.” Pastor Remo wrote the song in 1978 when he was studying at a bible school in the Philippines. “My life as a Christian has grown so much being involved in Bible Studies and singing in the church choir.  Pastor Remo graduated Valedictorian and was offered a full scholarship in Chemical Engineering but before he finished his first year of studies he decided to dedicate his life to full-time ministry and went to Manila to attend Fundamental Baptist Bible Institute in Quezon City. It was there that the Lord started stirring within him the talent of songwriting. Pastor Remo would write Tagalog songs and teach them in youth choir.  During Pastor Remo's senior year, he was assigned to Nueva Ecija for his internship. It was there that Pastor Remo wrote one of his compositions “Ang Tanging Alay Ko (Salamat Sa Iyo) in July of 1978. A schoolmate of his taught it to one of his friends who joined the “Tagis Himig” competition sponsored by DZAS. This is how this song gained so much popularity. It was included in the very first Papuri edition and was chosen as one of the top ten Filipino Gospel Songs of all time by FEBC. Pastor Remo doesn’t take credit for this - He gives our Lord the glory and countless have been blessed by this song. I’ve been told even Manny Pacquiao sings it.” 

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Easter Jeannette Abella

​Co-Chair of the International Volunteer Outreach (Bethesda MD) - Born and raised in the Province of Davao de Oro. She graduated BSN from San Pedro College Davao City. Jeannette worked as a nurse in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates for 10 years before migrating here to the US in 2002. While working in different countries, she met a lot of people from different parts of the world. Jeannette loves to learn about the many cultures and traditions of people from different parts of the globe. “ This world is beautiful because we accept each other's differences and we learn to co-exist.” She and her husband (Carl) are both very passionate about helping the poor, especially the kids in the Philippines that they join Feed the Hungry, Progressive Alliance for Filipino- American, Inc, Bayanihan of Metro DC, AAA Lions Club International, FilAm Ministry of St. Michael the Archangel Church and Philippine. Nurses Association and many more. It is their intention to help and make a difference in the lives of our “ Kababayans” especially the poor and sick that need assistance. Jeannette had joined many medical missions, gift-giving and typhoon relief assistance in the Philippines. She also volunteered to accompany sick and terminally ill Filipinos on their final flight from the USA to the Philippines. She currently works as a Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse in Medstar Washington Hospital Center and Holy Cross Health. Being a nurse during this pandemic is taxing yet very rewarding. She feels fortunate to be on the frontlines and to always have the opportunity to help and be there for the sick and their families.

Cristina Tionson-Zaldivar (Woodbridge, Virginia) Member, FACC Financial Assistance Committee Cristina Tionson-Zaldivar is native of Iloilo City Philippines. She is a registered nurse who graduated from West Visayas State University. Landed in USA last July of 2002 and worked as a Nurse manager in a skilled unit at JB Johnson Nursing home in Washington DC. She was honored as an Outstanding Employee of the year (2003) Tina is currently working at Virginia Hospital Center in Surgical Unit. At the same time, working at George Washington Hospital for 17yrs. She has been a Charge nurse/Team leader since 2005 in General Surgery unit(Bariatric/Renal transplant/Plastics/ENT/CRS/Urology) Tina was nominated for Daisy award during Nurses week 2018 and took the role of Clinical Supervisor in the same unit since 2019. Tina is married to Philip Zaldivar, currently an Electrician and Instrumentation Technician at Covanta Alexandria. Blessed with 2 children, Eli 15yrs old and Zyrah, 8yrs old. Before her journey in USA started, Tina took care of her dad who was a cancer patient. He died from Lung cancer (Apr 24, 2002 ) 3 months prior to her scheduled flight. Tina was thankful that she got to spend time with her dad and provided him the care and emotional support during his tough time. On the other hand, she felt unfulfilled that she was not able to support him financially with his treatment. Now, in return of her success here in the US, she is willing to support the FACC fundraising events and to extend nursing care to US base beneficiaries when needed
 

Odessa Kay Tata Habana (New York)

FACC Ambassador of Music - ODESSA TATA KAY HABANA is one of New York’s most sought-after Sopranos; dubbed as “The Songbird” by her avid listeners— she is no stranger to the world of Classical music. She started singing in public at the tender age  of 4 and began singing professionally at 13 where she graced various prestigious stages in Canada, Philippines, and the US, including Lincoln Center and the famed Carnegie Hall in which she debuted a solo concert in 2015. She is constantly booked to sing on different stages in different states.  Kay studied in Canada where she took up Mass Communications, major in Journalism and minor in Italian Language. Her writing prowess is inarguably remarkable, but fate seemed to have chosen a different career path for Kay. To this day, music and singing consort her everywhere she goes.  Happy and content with what she's achieved in her singing career, Kay simply hopes to be able to coach or train young kids who wish to develop a path in singing, especially those who have no means to pay for professional voice culture.  Kay is also the owner/CEO of SweetHabana Corporation: a thriving, top-tier catering company in New York that has been around for almost two decades.  In gratitude for her blessings, Kay promotes her original recording entitled “Thank You, Lord” which is available for purchase on Amazon, Googleplay, and iTunes. The song was composed for her by the world-renowned concert pianist, Ms. Rowena Arrieta. She specially dedicates this to God for His faithfulness in her life.

Jona Bray - FACC Digital Editor -Orange, VA

Jona Bray is a full-time housewife and mother of two boys.  She loves photography, fashion, and hiking. Jona studied Associate in Information Technology at ACLC in Hong Kong. A year ago,  her best friend lost her battle against cervical cancer. It was devastating and an awakening call that life is too short. Jona Bray supports the Filipino American Cancer Care and believes this great cause benefits people battling cancer. Through her lens, she hopes to inspire people.

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