Mike Guingona and Ramon Campos, Jr are My Third Cousins

From Geni.Com Readings This Week-Two Relatives from My Father  Side of the Family

1. Mike Guingona (b. 1962) is a notable figure in American politics, particularly recognized for his contributions to the Filipino-American community. Born in San Francisco, California, Guingona grew up in a culturally diverse environment that shaped his understanding of community needs and civic engagement. He pursued higher education at the University of California, Los Angeles, and later earned a law degree from the University of San Francisco School of Law. Guingona's political career began in Daly City, California, where he made history as the first Filipino-American elected to the City Council in 1993. His tenure was marked by a focus on community development and public safety, reflecting the needs of Daly City's diverse population. He served multiple terms as mayor, where he advocated for minority rights and worked to improve local infrastructure. Guingona's leadership extended beyond local politics, as he became a prominent voice for Filipino-Americans nationwide, fostering greater representation and participation in American civic life. His legacy is one of bridging cultural divides and championing inclusivity in governance.

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2. Geni's Relationship Finder just found a path between you and Ramon Campos Jr. in the World Family Tree. It turns out that Ramon Campos Jr. is your third cousin once removed.

 Ramon Campos Jr. was a Filipino basketball player who competed in the 1948, 1952 and 1956 Summer Olympics. Campos was born in Iloilo City and started to play basketball at the age of 15. 

From Wikipedia: Ramón "Ramoncito" F. Campos Jr. (December 15, 1925 – May 29, 2017) was a Filipino basketball player who competed in the 1948, 1952 and 1956 Summer Olympics.

Campos was born in Iloilo City and started to play basketball at the age of 15. In 1941, he was a member of the junior team of De La Salle College in the NCAA. Campos went to the University of Santo Tomas and played for the Goldies in the UAAP in 1946 and led the team to the varsity championship and in the National Open. Campos had his personal best of 52 points, which he scored when he was playing for the famed Sampaguita Pictures quintet made up of only eight players. His colorful career on the hardcourt also includes seven years with the YCO Painters during the 1950s. Campos retired from major competition in 1958.

Meanwhile, ‘Blue dragons’ come back home

Thrilling news for us reptile lovers: The bewitching blue iguana is back from the brink of extinction! The lizards are endemic to the Cayman Islands, but they’ve had a rough go of it in paradise: Habitat loss, hunting and attacks from feral cats and dogs drove their population down to fewer than 25 wild iguanas just two decades ago. So, the National Trust for the Cayman Islands’ Blue Iguana came up with a comprehensive species survival plan — collect eggs from wild nests to ensure they survive, then raise them in captivity for their early life before releasing them back into the wild as adults. All that lizard rearing has worked — over 1,200 of them have been released on the islands in protected areas where these beauties are more likely to thrive. Lastly, here are my wife's( Macrine Nieva Jambalos) and my other famous relatives, some I know, others I just learned from Geni.com   https://chateaudumer.blogspot.com/2025/05/tomas-confesor-another-filipino.html https://chateaudumer.blogspot.com/2025/06/lucrecia-roces-kasilag-is-macrines.html https://chateaudumer.blogspot.com/2025/03/a-confirmed-relative-teofisto-guingona.html https://chateaudumer.blogspot.com/2025/03/i-am-related-to-narcisa-buencamino.html