Talk:Jemuel Apelar
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[edit] Notability of Jemuel Apelar
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Jemuel Apelar is a very important figure in the Filipino-American community in the United States and in the Philippines. His contributions to community have been highly recognized through numerous awards and has received much praise from celebrities, professionals and Philippine Heads of State. Coming from a very influential family of missionaries, he continues to be influential in his own right, making a difference however he can to support, serve and encourage Americans, Filipinos, Filipino-Americans especially through the promotion and the growth of Philippine Sports. He is also considered one of the fastest Filipinos in Track & Field during his time still holding several records. He stopped He is a successful businessman, athlete, philanthropist, and leader. Current positions: President of Philippine Ski Federation (part of the International Ski Federation), President and CEO of Excelsis Consortium, Inc., Director of Recruitment for FAI (Filipino Athletes International), member of the Philippine Olympic Committee, and founder of Troy Philippines of the University of Southern California. [1] [2]
Sleepzyflip (talk) 06:40, 31 March 2008 (UTC)
