APBF 5th anniversary celebration, Recognition, and 2013 Christmas Party
The Alalay sa Pamilya at Bayan Foundation (APBF) Inc. 5th anniversary celebration (including Recognition and 2013 Christmas Party) was held at Antonia Hall, Temple Drive.
The Programme ran as follows:
We started with Mass at around 8:30AM celebrated by Fr. Richard who, among many beautiful things he said in the homily, encouraged us to keep the fire burning: "Ipagpatuloy ang pag-alab sa inyong puso ng pagliyab na nagsimula noong limang taon nang nakaraan." Commenting on the feast of St. John of the Cross, he said: "Usually, when a person or organization reaches his/its 5th year, it should be smooth sailing thereafter. Nevertheless, we should not be surprised that struggles will continue, and we should continue embracing difficulties, just like St John who was always close to the CROSS."
A special blessing and tribute was given to Ms Marievic Maala, our untiring Operations Officer, who celebrated her birthday last Dec. 12 :-)
Then the emcees recognized the presence of many representatives from the various schools: Pleasant Hills, Nueve de Febrero, Kamuning School, etc. We also recognized the presence of DR. LUZ ALMEDA, DepEd Regional Director for NCR.
Then we asked Founder and President Mrs. Annabelle Brown to address us with a few words: her main message is we must continue the good work that has already been begun in favor of PAMILYA AT BAYAN. After her, our important patron, Dr. Walter Brown, spoke to commit his continuing support of the projects of Alalay sa Pamilya at Bayan, referring to the continued energies of his wife Annabelle which seem to be "on the increase with each year that passes" :-)
Then a special recognition awarding rite was held, in various categories: (1) the "pioneers" and pillars, viz., Marlowe Sage, Rina Tobias, Yollie Leon, etc.[N.B. In the absence of the .jpg of the Tarp & Certificate of Recogntion, I share here a screenshot of what was given to me...]
MARAMING SALAMAT PO, MABUHAY PO KAYONG LAHAT! NAWA'Y PAGPALAIN TAYO NG MARAMI PANG VOLUNTEERS NA KAILANGAN NG ATING LIPUNAN!
Dr. Luz Almeda also spoke and, in addition to recognizing the generous support and work of APBF in favor of our public school teachers, challenged us to give the same Values Formation and help to the 800+ schools within her jurisdiction!
With the kind approval of Founder and President Mrs Annabelle Brown, we were enjoined to carry on with our work in the next 5 years and beyond, with a special focus on the training and formation of the youth and of the schoolteachers :-)
VOLUNTEERS BADLY NEEDED!
For those interested in knowing more about Alalay sa Pamilya at Bayan Foundation, especially those who would like to be volunteers, send SMS to Marievic at 09175026612 or call 5029917. You may also visit: alalaysapamilyaatbayan.blogspot.com You may likewise join the Facebook group Alalay sa Pamilya at Bayan Foundation :-)
