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| Inyong and Emil catching up the good old days |
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| The 2 Mayo Legends |
EMILIO's AUTOBIOGRAPHY
EMILIO SAHAGUN MAYO "EMIL", was born in Tampos Mayanan, Sta Cruz, Zambales on March 20, 1920.
He is the 3rd to the eldest of 8th sons and daughters of the late
Simon and Margarita Mayo "Titay" who became the FISH wholeseller, retailers, and distributors in the province
of Pangasinan during the Spanish regime and Pre-WWII era. They were well known and loved by inhavitants of the
neighboring villages of both Macalang and Bayambang villages. They owned the "RED ROOF" mansion that once used
as the first School Building in the Barrio of Macalang. Titay; his mother, the village Spanish teacher and a Financer.
Simon; his father, the Mathematics tutor and the "Tambuli" Master of Fishing grounds.
"Emil" is one of
the most educated decendants of DON Catalino Mayo of Macalang, Dasol, Pangasinan; who was once the richest village tycon
that owned properties of over 760 hectares of mass land bounding from the coastal line of China Sea in theWest stretching
up to the boundaries of Mt. Bayambang in the East encapsulating sitio of Pantol, Singat, and Imbo. Magunaw,
Rikudo, and Pampawen to the North; the greater Macalang proper and Bayambang River in the South. Massland of 2.5 Sq Miles.
During the ancient
times, education was not really the most popular to acquire and often not supported by the their forefathers. Yet,
"Emilio:" has aspired to pursue his studies. He attended Elementary education at the South Central Elementary
School in Poblacion Sta Cruz, Zambales.
Upon graduation
from elementary, he entered Sta Cruz Academy for his secondary education. Emilio competed in every scholastic events
with high honors. He was noted being the most brilliant mathematician in the campus. After high school, he enterred the College of Acccountancy at the Mapua University de Manila.
He earned a Degree in Accountancy before WWII erupted.
After colllege,
he married the late Generosa Merza Madarang of Bayambang, Infanta, Pangasinan. They have 13 children that needed
food , clothing, shelter, and specially education. Emilio struggled and tried many ventures to support his own family.
At some time he was employed at the Marcos Copper Mines in Marindoque as a Quality Assurance & Quality Control Officer
QA / QC..
During the late
1960's an ambition came obout in Kasangbayan, a sitio of Pita, Infanta, Pangasinan, "White Clay" deposits reconned by the
late Inso Ballado and his cousin Diosdado Ballado of Mabini, Pangasinan. A survey movement was conducted in the Public
Lands and mountainuous terrain of Pita. "WESPAMEX"
Western Pangasinan Exploration Corporation formed. .
The movement was endorsed by Don Francisco (PACOY)
Marcha, a Town Councilor of Poblacion Infanta, Pangasinan, partnered by the former Director of Philippine Natural Resoiurces,
Hon.Quillupe CEO, (Board of Directors); Mr Osorio and Mr Villar of Alos, Alaminos Pangasinan.
Their ambitions progressed to the discovery of
copper deposits known as the "Fools' Gold" in Kasangbayan that turned into a lost cause due to lack of
prospective CAPITALIST.
Emilio served
as the CHIEF FINANCIAL & OPERATIONS OFFICER
WESPAMEX, Western Panagasinan Mining Exploration Corporation
Sitio of
KASANGBAYAN
PITA,
Infanta, Pangasinan
MASTER OF THE CLAN"
1st
recepient of the
"Golden
Harvest Award"
Infanta & Dasol
Municipalities
Brothers and Sisters:
Nilda Mayo
Mapa (deceased) - Owner of the most famous "Oriental Tailoring Shop" of Sta Cruz, Zambales.
Susana Mayo
Madarang (deceased) - owner and operator of various Haciendas
Emilio Sahagun
Mayo - Eldest son of the Fishing Ground Tycons, Planner, Fisherman, Miner, Strategist, and a Politician.
Paz Mayo Fernandez
(deceased) - Retired Educator of Sta Cruz, Zambales
Heronimo
Sahagun Mayo (deceased) - Barrio Peace Keeper, died of bus accident (Pantranco Bus Company) driven by Bobis
Irineo
Sahagun Mayo - Retired U.S. Army. Korean & Vietnam War Veteran, an Industrial Engineer & a
Federal Employee. The Root of the MAYO Legends.
Dominga Mayo
Mendoza - Retired Educator of Subic, Zambales, now residing in Portland, Oregon, USA.
Rosa Mayo
Vito (deceased) - Barter and Seamstress of the MAYO Legends.
In 1976, Emilio migrated in Guam to join his mother the late Margarita Sahagun Mayo who is already
at an old age. His main intent is to explore other opportunities hoping that his children will someday experience a
better outlook in life as a fervent wish.
For more than 4 decades ago today, Emilio proudly stands out to present you with his
family and siblings' accomplishments as described in the narrative of the MAYO CLAN's History culminating wisdom &
slogan, "The Root is Bitter but the Fruit is Sweet". Thanks GOD for his AMAZING GRACE!!!!.....Success
is Truly deserved....................
| MARGARITA "Titay" SAHAGUN MAYO |
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| Baby sitting Riazel and Rialyn |
Margarita "Titay" Sahagun Mayo
She is a daughter of the late NICHOLAS and IGNACIA "Asiang" ARCE
of Tampos Mayan, Sta Cruz, Zambales.
TITAY'S Brothers and Sisters
APOLONIO ARCE of Bangkol, Sta Cruz, Zambales - Married
to Inang BANING of Bangkol, Sta Cruz, Zambales
VICENTA ARCE "NuN" Single.
MARGARITA "Titay" ARCE, married to SIMON MAYO of Macalang,
Dasol, Pangasinan
NECITA ARCE "Sening" of Poblacion, Sta Cruz Zambales
- Married to Mr RIVERA of Manila
SIXTA ARCE married to TORCUATO SAGUN who migrated
to Mindanao and did not return back to Sta Cruz since then.
GERTRUDES ARCE - Married to RODRIGO "Igong" MARCOS of
Macalang, Dasol, Pangasinan the "Balce Master"
ELEOTERIA "Tayang" Single, the most famous Mondolin
player of Tampos, Mayanan.
JUAN CRISOSTOMO ARCE - Married to FELICIDAD MONTEVIRHEN of
Malumbit/San Fernando, Sta Cruz, Zambales
CELEBRATION
Tata EMIL just turned 90 years old 0n March 20, 2010
Celebration was hosted by Elmer & Becky Palomer.
Children from California, Arizona, and Guam flocked in Peoria, Arizona to take part of
the joyous event.
He is now the oldest surviving sibling of the Mayo Legends
Oldest man in Macalang and Bayambang
Still looking good and going strong.
LONG LIVED TATA EMIL.
May you have more birthdays to come.
Tata EMIL's
"Birthday Wish"
Angela, the daughter of Elmer & Becky is sharing the grace.
Tata EMIL is giving a Thanksgiving Prayer and acknowledgement of all attendees.
3 MAYO BROTHERS
Nelson, Romy, and Arnold
Kodak moment with "Bunso" HELEN
Standing on the left is our cousin Manang "PINA" daughter of the late Tata IKOY and Nana POLON of
BIA-A together with her husband Mr Merenio of Nayom. They were picked up by Romy & Sonia to take part
of the event. We have no seen Manang PINA since 1977. Mini-reunion of the MAYOs.
TATA EMIL's Pictures with MAMA SION
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