Continuation of the History of THAPI

Tauntingly, in November 11, 1970, through the help of Dr. Albert Umali, he made connection with the treasure hunters of America in Oscoda, Michigan through President, Gene Balinger. Mr. Balinger heard about the activities of Roger and his group and had therefore offered that Roger affliliate his group with the American Treasure Hunters Association, Roger and Umali gladly accepted the offer.
At this juncture, the name of Judge Pio Marcos uncle of the late President Ferdinand Marcos entered the scene. Judge Pio Marcos had been interested to join the group to have their organization registered under the name of Treasure Hunters Association of the Philippines known as "HUNTERS", with domestic trade and Commerce with Judge Pio Marcos being named as one of the founders.
Incidentally the group learned that there was already an existing treasure-hunting group named Maharlika Treasure Hunters Association, known as "RANGER",that was registered sometimes in 1969 with Ferdinand Marcos as its leader and founder. This did not surprise Roger and Al Umali for they had known about the activities of the Maharlika group since the early 60s.
The treasure-hunting operation of the Maharlika group shifted gear when its founder and leader Ferdinand Marcos became president of the Philippines.

The Implementation of Martial Law in 1972 was adverse and disastrous to THAPI's operations as it had virtually diminished to a few its silent and secret excavations. THAPI, being the rival group of President Marcos' treasure hunters decided to town down its activities.
THAPI's activities were almost halted when Roxas and Umali were detained or incarcerated right after the Golden Buddha and tons of gold were confiscated.
Thus THAPI unscrupulously lost its cloud of legitimacy. It was at this point that ROGER, as President of THAPI, lost heart in resuming the groups operations, even after the EDSA Revolution. However, Dr. Albert Umali picked up the cudgels and continued the struggle and fight.
The brighy day of November 24, 1988 ,marked the rebirth of THAPI. It was the day when Roger Roxas was finally prodded and convinced by Al Umali and some prominent members of the group to revive and re-register the organization. THAPI was indeed registered but this time with the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC). Dark days followed when Roxas died in 1993, Dr. Albert Umali had to pursue the operations.

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