About Us

Created in 1986, SIPAG is a community based, non-profit organization structured to create programs which support communities of NY, NJ, and CT. With over 30 years of experience, this organization has stayed faithful to its multi-faceted mission.

Mission 
  • To promote youth development through programs, events and sports; to encourage a high plane of physical and moral excellence and commission the cooperation of all persons to that end.
  •  To coordinate and conduct basketball tournaments which include athletes of both sexes, different age groups, and various states and countries.
  •  To initiate and conduct activities for the senior citizens emphasizing their significance to the members and the public.
  •  To encourage religious activities which enhance the members' spiritual and moral values.
  •  To sponsor cultural programs which promote understanding among the many ethnic groups in the area.
  •  To promote understanding and stimulate public interest in Philippine culture through inter-linked activities of Filipino-American members; to encourage individuals who are inclined to contribute their talents in advancing Filipino cultural arts. 

Executive Officers
Joanne Retino, President
Lola Plamenco, Vice President
​Pilar "Pinky" Albano, Treasurer

Board Members
​Chris Albano
Elizabeth Clemente
PJ Magahis
Ederlinda Miranda
Tracy Ortiz
Joseph Pablo
Thomas Plamenco
Virgil Quijano

Strategic Advisors
Banjo Albano
Ed Grospe
​Joseph Albano

SIPAG Hype Reel 

By Coach John Bernardo. Starring players and members of SIPAG NY.