Background
Cabanilla, Raquel Blancaflor was born on June 30, 1916 in Bangued, Abra, The Philippines. Came to the United States, 1952. Daughter of Isabelo Villareal and Fredesvinda (Panlasigui) Blancaflor.
Cabanilla, Raquel Blancaflor was born on June 30, 1916 in Bangued, Abra, The Philippines. Came to the United States, 1952. Daughter of Isabelo Villareal and Fredesvinda (Panlasigui) Blancaflor.
Bachelor of Science, Far Eastern University, Manila, 1939. Master of Science, Simmons College, Boston, 1962.
Library, Union Theological Seminary, Manila, 1948-1965; library city schools, Baltimore, 1966-1983; national secretary, Spiritual Life, Women's Society of Christian Svc., The Philippines, 1952-1956; member, Bread for the World, Baltimore, since 1974; member hunger committee, United Methodist Church Baltimore Conference, 1978-1982; chairman commission on missions, Mount Vernon United Methodist Church, Baltimore, 1982-1984; founder, president, HEART, Inc., Baltimore, since 1986.
Member Church Women United (award New York City chapter 1987), Baltimore Clergy and Laity Concerned.
Married Cari Sanidad Cabanilla. Children: Nathaniel, Israel, Johanna.