On Jun Enverga, Turning 50

On Jun Enverga, turning 50

By Jeff Rustia

My name is Jeff Rustia. I am very honoured tonight to introduce our wonderful birthday celebrant. I thought it would be most appropriate and fitting that, I, in fact, read something to you that my late father Armand Rustia wrote about our honoured celebrant, as I know that they are very good friends, and that my father is here tonight in spirit, celebrating with all of us the 50 great years of Tito Jun Enverga. Wow, 50 years. That is a feat of its own. Congratulation Tito Jun. And so I proudly read you an article that my father wrote in Ifilipino Magazine about Tito Jun, and here it goes: Here is a man of many accomplishments. A well placed man in the Filipino community here in Toronto, Canada. The founding President of the Lucena City Association. This is by far no ordinary Filipino Canadian association, and itís led by no ordinary Filipino Canadian man. Tobias “Jun” Enverga. His presence elicits attention and activity. He has a quick wit that melds well with his sense of humor- a highly personable individual who commands the respect and support of everyone around him. Jun Enverga has been recognized as one of the most outstanding Filipinos in Canada by the Bininibing Pilipinas of the World Organization- in recognition for his charity and community work. Through his leadership and vision, in association with the World Medical Relief, Jun has raised over 500,000 USD worth of medical equipment, which his association has shipped and distributed to various hospitals and clinics in Lucena City. On top of that, his humanitarian spirit manifests itself through projects like the “Spiritual Mission” where money is raised for scholarships of Filipino seminarians and financial support is given towards the building of San Rafael Church in Lucena City. He has also launched the Educational Mission, which aims to help build schools and provide school supplies to poor and needy families in Lucena City and Quezon Province. No wonder, Jun Enverga is recognized by the Quezonian Provincial Associations of North America as MOST OUTSTANDING QUEZON-IAN IN North America– with an award certificate signed by the Governor of the State of New Jersey. In fact, just last July, Jun led another mission with Father Fernando Suarez, along with doctors from Canada and the Philippines — to Infanta, Quezon Province to give relief to the people who were devastated by the floods. They built a school for the children, and gave medical and spiritual relief to the people in Infanta. Just an example of his incredible charity work. Jun is married to the beautiful and lovely Rosemer by whom he has three beautiful daughters, Rystle, Rocel, and Reeza. When all asked to describe Tito Jun, each of the ladies said: Starting with Rystle: He is a loving and wonderful dad. Rocel said: I have the best dad in the whole wide world. Reeza said: He is full humour. He always makes me laugh. And Rosemer, his wife said: Super, loving, and really supportive husband. Loving words from all the beautiful R’s in Jun’s life. Jun Enverga brings to his position as a community leader a very impressive education and work experience. He finished his bachelor of Arts in Economics at Letran College and completed his MBA at Letran’s school of management. He is now a Senior Systems Specialist with Bank of Montreal. Jun is unassuming, but is self assured and exudes quiet confidence. His leadership in community work extends beyond his management role at Lucena city Association. Formerly, the Executive Vice President of the Philippine Independence Day council, he is now the newly elected President of PIDC. He is also a member of the Management Board of the Kol Hope Foundation for Children, and is super active in its all of fund raising activities. In closing, Jun Enverga is a leader who has done not only his association proud, but also all the various organizations that he has put his mark on . His boundless energy and passion for charity work and his great love for his family and friends. is the very reason why we have all come here to honor him on this very special day. Please join me in welcoming our very handsome birthday celebrant. Tobias “Jun” Enverga. Happy 50th Birthday. To another 50 more fabulous years. Congratulations Tito Jun.