I became the president unexpectedly. Umuwi kasi yung president that time so from secretary, he appointed (which was agreed by the officers) me as the president, and was re-elected for another term. I had the attitude to do all responsibilities left undone by the officers and members ,which had a good and a bad effect to the organization during that term. I handled it with zeal to serve , with prayers and support from AFC members, and with the saying... “ Good is not good enough if you could make it better, and better is not better enough if you could make it best.”
Kadalasan nawawalan ako ng time para sa sarili ko at sa work. Number one priority ko ang service sa community that’s why I often neglect myself because at that time, I was not ready for that position.
When criticisms approached me, honestly, I cried, and set times to communicate to my mentors (Fr. Eugene, ex-president Ben Magundayao, and Sr. Theresa) they taught me to treat criticisms as a challenge, thus made me strive more and develop more enthusiasm to tackle all my duties and responsibilities as the president of the community. So, with the spiritual and moral support from those people near and dear to me, plus keeping a positive mental attitude, nakayanan ko ang lahat.
---Anne Baronia (2001)

The Galilea Migrant Pastoral Center and the Ansan Filipino Community is one of the best training center when it comes to leadership. As one of AFC former president, I learned a lot, gained knowledge, knowledge that inculcate to the deepest part of my heart and hypothalamus. I became more religion-oriented and had greater confidence. Being a former president, I prefer not to call that aspect of my life as WORK, because to share my thoughts is one thing I enjoy. Lastly, Galilea and AFC molded me with descency, civility, novility of mind, spirit, and character.
Before I accepted the position, definitely I’m ready to those people who will criticize and pressure me but I replied to them, "as long as they have never encountered or experienced the position I have, they will never understand me." On the other hand, at least I gave my 100% best!
--- Neil Beltran Bayaborda (2002)

Sa isang baguhang namumuno napakahirap i-handle ang posisyong pagkapangulo, pero sa aking determinasyon na makatulong sa abot ng aking makakaya lahat ng mga bagay na dapat malaman para sa ikabubuti at ikagaganda ng AFC ay aking pinag-aralan. I planned ahead of time in every activity to make it sure na magiging successful ito. Siyempre sinasamahan ko ng dasal para humingi ng Kanyang basbas. Ipinagkakatiwala ko sa Kanya ang lahat ng mangyayari.
Sa pamamagitan ng time management nabalanse ko ang personal kong buhay at ang aking pagkapangulo, Saturday and Sunday para sa community, Monday to Friday for myself after work. Pero minsan hindi maiwasan na ang mga schedule na aking ginawa ay di nasusunod. Minsan yong time para sa sarili ko ay nagagamit ko sa community pero I see to it na I have time for myself.
Masasabi ko na walang masyadong pressure at mga kritiks dahil karamihan sa mga miyembro ay nagbigay ng buong tiwala at suporta sa akin. Lahat ng mga suhestyon at mga idea ng mga miyembro ay aking ikinokonsidera/pinakikinggan, kaya kung may kumukontra man o di sang-ayon ay aming pinag-uusapan para mabigyan agad ng karampatang solusyon at maipaliwanag namin ang ikabubuti o ikasasama ng isang bagay. Di pa yata uso ang oposisyon ng time na ako ang pangulo. He he he.
---Manny Manongsong (2004)

During my term as a community servant, I gathered all organizational leaders under AFC. They promised to help and support the community all through out. I've got their satisfactory approval. Kumbaga, Ansan Filipino Community ang kasangga ko. During that time I prayed a lot, asking for guidance and confidence from Almighty God. I consulted the community and the AFC officers if problems arise. I even asked the advice of my friend, a priest in the Philippines. After every activity, I socialized with the community and thanked them for their support. During weekdays I’m with my family, playing with my kid.
Criticism? I loved what I’m doing, and in this community, I know that in my own little way I can make a difference. Pagkakaisa at tulong-tulong and there will always be a room for more. I have no regrets, anyway.
CONGRATULATIONS, GALILEA AND AFC, AND MORE POWER. MAY GOD BLESS OUR ENDEAVOR.
--- Ramonet D. Hermano (2005)

Bilang Presidente, ginampan ko ito sa paraan at kakayahang alam ko. Sa paraang naririnig ang boses ng bawat isa. Hindi ko inisip ang pagiging presidente bilang isang posisyon kundi bilang obligasyon ng isang volunteer para maging normal lang ang buhay. Pressure? With the help of the group nakasurvive ako. Kritiko? Natural lang yon, it helped din naman kung paano itutuwid ang mga pagkukulang at pagkakamali ko. Thank you!
--- Michael Cacayuran (2006)