ofw connections
the Pageant Coordinators, Mr ed Lozano, Mrs Min Lozano-roChe, Mrs CLaudette gaerLan and MyseLf, PiLar gaLero-BoyLe. (Photo By PiLar BoyLe)
the 102nd anniversary of his death and the commemoration of the
for all Filipinos wherever they may be; the Holy Rosary to highlight
centennial of the Declaration of Philippine Independence in 1898.
the Filipino’s eminent devotion to Mary; and the Dove, a symbol of the Holy Spirit to commemorate the Pentecost.
The Pinoys in Auckland are enjoying the privilege to be the only one outside of the Philippines who have such a monument/marker
Indeed, this is one time in the calendar year that we Filipinos
for our beloved hero. Other places have plaques but the Filipino
gather together and rejoice what an independent nation has done
leaders at that time headed by Dr Tony & Cora Nobeljas and Ms
for us and what it can achieve for our future generations. May we
Virgie Russell together with the then Honorary Consul General
continue with God’s Blessings to be thankful for such freedom and
Graham Dabb persuaded the Avondale Community Board and the
liberty we now all enjoy.
government to give us a piece of land now named Rizal reserve. (Ms. Pilar Galero-Boyle was born in Catarman, N Samar but grew up The wreath laying was followed by a Thanksgiving Mass
in San Roque, N Samar. She was married to a New Zealander for 29
celebrated by a Filipino priest, Fr Ruben Ilago. For the Symbolic
happy years with 5 grown-up children and 10 grandchildren. She is
Offerings to reflect Filipino values the following were included:
now a widow. She is based in Auckland New Zealand since 1981 and
Fruits of the land including fruits were export from the Philippines-
has worked as a registered nurse for 19 years. Currently the elected
pineapple, bananas, papaya and the whole buko, and thanking
president of the Filipino Society Inc of Auckland, she is actively
God for a fertile and bountiful Philippine land; Bahay Kubo, to
involved with community work, with various clubs and associations in
depict the Bayanihan spirit; the Philippine Flag, the uniting symbol
Auckland and in NZ as a whole)
L-r: PearL CoiLta, LeteCia derByshire, zeny giLLett, Josie MitCheLL, MariCeL Pangan, theLMa dustin (1st runner-uP), sarah reed, LuCy CantiLLas-Jenkins, winner; LoLita young (2nd runner uP); fLordeLiza CaLuya, Candy herLihy and giLda soBerano-franCisCo. (Photo By: Mr. wayne anderson)
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