User:Fesalonica

Early Childhood: Fe Gimarino-Kim was born on May 3, 1958 in Asturias, Cebu, Philippines. She lived in Lunas,Asturias,Cebu until she reached at the age of seventeen years old. Her parents migrated to Davao City, Island of Mindanao in September 1976. Her father's name is Pablo Dunan Gimarino and her mother's name is Dolores Bacalso Sapilan. Her beloved mother passed away in January 26, 2010 and buried in February 4, 2010 at Buhangin Memorial Park, Davao City, Philippines.

Educational Attainment: She studied her elementary grades at Colonia Elementary School, Tuburan, Cebu and graduated in the year 1969-70. In 1977, she graduated a vocational course (Cosmetology)in Abellana National High School, Cebu City, Philippines. After her graduation, she went to Davao City and joined her parents to live there. June 1978 she studied in first high school at the International Harvardian University, Davao City. July 1980 she took up the Philippine Examination Placement Text (PEPT) and she was accelerated to first year college. October 1984, she finished her degree, Bachelor of Science in Commerce major in Accounting at the University of Mindanao, Davao City, Philippines. Right after her graduation she worked at the office as an accounting clerk. Year 1987, she went to Mati, Davao Oriental and work as an Administrative Clerk until she was promoted as District Secretary of the House of the Representative, District II. Davao Oriental. June 1989 she decided to go back to Davao City and study in the College of Law at the University of Mindanao, Davao City, Philippines. She finished a Bachelor of Laws in 1993-94.

Married Life: Fe Gimarino was getting married in January 26, 1990 to Felicisimo Patricio Santiago a Filipino -American divorcee. Their wedding solemnized by the Roman Catholic priest in Redemptorist Church, Bajada,Davao City,Philppines. December 22,1994 her husband met a car accident and died on the spot. July 1995, her younger sister introduced a Korean man,name Sung Jin Kim (John Paul) and they became friend. September 1996, they tie a knot in a simple civil wedding ceremony officiated by the City judge at Hall of Justice, Davao City, Philippines. December 21, 2004 after eight years of living together they decided to have a Catholic Church special wedding ceremony at Sta. Ana Parish, Davao City. The celebration hold at Oasis Garden, Davao City. She has no children in both marriage.

Currently Working in American School:

Fe Gimarino Kim is currently working in Central Texas College, Pacific Far East Campus with headquarter office located in Camp Market, Inchon City. She started to work in this institution since 1999 as Filing clerk until she promoted from different positions such as Transcript clerk, Payroll Clerk, Administrative Clerk and became a Faculty Approval Specialist as of this present time.

Charitable Work:

September 1994 to 1996, Fe Gimarino she was a project officer of St. Mary Caritas,Buhangin, Davao City and at the same time a news contributor of Davao Catholic News letter. She left in Davao City in November 1996 to joined her husband living in Inchon, South Korea. And then, she meet Filipinos married to Koreans which encountered marital problems and seeking her assistance. June 2001, she organized a group name " FILIPINO KOREAN SPOUSES ASSOCIATION" with an objectives to help the less fortunate foreign women victims of domestic violence. Also, to encourage them to value and respect the sanctity of their marriage. July 2004,the FKSA through the leadership of Fe Gimarino Kim,filed a petition to the Korea government that those foreign women married to Koreans victims of domestic violence can get a permanent residency if they would like to stay in Korea. Provided otherwise, they have proof of evidence with thorough investigation. Year 2005,the petition was approved and became into law in Republic of Korea. June 2008 the FKSA nominated by the Philippine Ambassador to Korea for Philippine Presidential Award 2008 for their exemplary contribution to Filipinos living outside the country. December 2008. the FKSA had been chosen as one of the awardees receiving the Presidential Citation for Banaag Award Category in December 10, 2008 at Malacanang Palace, Manila, Philippines given by her Excellency President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. The Filipino Korean Spouses Association is actively participating to any events organized by the Philippine Embassy representing Fe Gimarino-Kim. As of this time, the group is working for FKSA CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER for Multi Cultural children with a motto :"Achieving Goals for New Millenium."