Johnny F. Chiuten Memorial Arena
Groundbreaking Ceremony
San Jose, Batangas, March 4, 2017
by Jopet Laraya and Ollie Jumao-as
[Photos by Rey Bello, Rolly Reyes, Joel Paredes, Raffy Hidalgo, Vic Ramos, Patrick Lee]
Architectural Design
Filling the "JFCMA Time Capsule"
Blessing and burying the "JFCMA Time Capsule"
Dr. Lourna Laraya, MD (sister of Jopet) and the Town Mayor GM Jopet Laraya and Sifu Patrick Lee
Joel Paredes and Rolly Reyes Chito Protacio and Jayjay Jayme
Ollie Jumao-as and Mars Robosa Chief of Police representative and Barangay Captain
Freddy Katigbak and Freddy Fajardo Agot Laraya (Jopet's cousin) and Sonny Laraya (Jopet's nephew)
The Speakers
The Town Mayor UPBSF Pres. Joel Paredes
Former UPBSF Pres. & Usec. Rolly Reyes Int'l. Fu Style Federation Pres. Sifu Patrick Lee
Dr. Lourna Laraya, MD, delivers an informative message about martial arts.
Former UPBSF Pres. and DENR Sec. Vic Ramos delivers his speech at the groundbreaking ceremony.
Patrick H.C. Lee, 9th Dan, is the President of the International Fu Style Tai Chi Bagua Federation.
9th Dan Fu Style Tai Chi Bagua Sifu Patrick Lee and 8th Dan gi gong expert Theresa Chung.
Cheers to the Johnny F. Chiuten Memorial Arena !!