Philippine Global Explorers History Timeline
The Founding Date of PGE
Breakfast meeting at Antonio’s Restaurant in Tagaytay City with Riza Rasco, Dominador Buhain, Rambi Francisco, Marcelino Mendoza, Dong Rasco, Jr., Felix, and Choy Nolasco. The group formed and founded the Philippine Travelers Group, as it was initially called before it was changed to the Philippine Global Explorers.
Creation of FB Group
The Facebook private group was created by Riza Rasco as Administrator. Jon Opol became the first Facebook Group Moderator.
The Inquirer Interview
Founders Riza Rasco, Dominador Buhain, and Marcelino Mendoza were interviewed by Eric Carucho (Senior Writer) and Thelma San Juan (Lifestyle Editor) of the Philippine Daily Inquirer about the newly minted Philippine Global Explorers. The article was published on Sept 8, 2019.
1st Philippine Global Explorers Member’s Meet-Up
The 1st Philippine Global Explorers member’s meet-up was held at Larry’s Cafe and Bar, Taguig, Manila attended by Riza Rasco, Dominador Buhain, Nolan Tianco, Marcelino Mendoza, Jan Chavez-Arceo and Cherrie Atilano
New FB Group Name
Changed Facebook Group name to Philippine Global Explorers.
The PGE Logo
Finalized group logo created by Camille Miranda Evangelista.
1st Global Virtual Meet-up of PGE
First Global Virtual Meet-up of PGE members attended by 14 members from 5 different continents: Riza Rasco, Jon Opol, Nolan Tianco, Dondon Bales, Rambi Francisco, Luisa Yu, Mafe Leal-Lalonde, Cedric Valera, Raoul Bernal, Cyrus Dan Canares, Clifford Lopez, Marix Tajo, Andrew Gacayan and Ricky Alcantara.
Founding Board of Directors of the Non-Profit Entity
In anticipation of the incorporation of a non-profit entity of PGE, the Founding Board of Directors has been formalized and composed of Riza Rasco, Jimmy Buhain, Rambi Francisco, Mars Mendoza, Dondon Bales, Jon Opol, and Nolan Tianco. This was witnessed by Lee Ulangca.
Mission & Vision
The PGE Founding Board of Directors finalized the Mission, Vision, Core Values, and Objectives of the organization. Visit our Mission and Vision Page.
Official Emails & Social Media
Dondon Bales and Jon Opol created the PGE official email account and social media accounts (Facebook public page, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, Youtube, and LinkedIn).
PGE Website
Launched the PGE website created by Dondon Bales and the team composed of Hazel Borres Apuhin, Cedric Valera, Rambi Francisco, Andie Andros, and Jeanne Gokotano.
Finalized Articles of Incorporation and By-laws
The PGE Founding Board of Directors finalized the Articles of Incorporation and By-laws of the Philippine Global Explorers.
Incorporation Date of the Non-Profit Entity of PGE
The Philippine Global Explorers have been granted the Certificate of Incorporation by the Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission.
The Incorporators of the PGE non-profit entity are Riza Rasco, Jimmy Buhain, Mars Mendoza, Rambi Francisco, Nolan Tianco, and Dondon Bales.
First Filipino Traveled the 193 UN Countries
The PGE celebrated the key travel milestone of Odette Ricasa, the first Filipino to travel to all 193 UN Countries. You can read more of the story here: Odette Ricasa: First Filipino to Travel to All Countries in the World