28 years
of
Community Service
MUNTING NAYON
News Magazine
Operated by couple Eddie Flores and Orquidia Valenzuela
News and Views of the
Filipino Community Worldwide
RUBEN ABELLON RECEIVES
DUTCH ROYAL AWARD

Henk J. van der Vaart
The Hague
April 27, 2007

Annually, on the occasion of her birthday, the ruling Monarch of Netherlands, Her Majesty Queen Beatrix awards deserving Dutch the Order of Oranje-Nassau.

April 1892, Queen Dowager and Regent Emma initiated the Order so that Royal appreciation for distinct exemplary citizenship could be made both visible and public.

Royal tradition demands total secrecy towards the nominees until the day of ceremony, making this yearly event a genuine Royal Surprise, considered both honorable and prestigious.

Admittedly some prejudice on my part perhaps, as I admire the man, pride too feeds the desire to share this news with you Promoting Pinoy Pride back home and elsewhere. Stimulating optimism, rejuvenating humble self-esteem much needed for ...

    Filipino Achievers in the Netherlands

    MoreRELOAD YOUR DREAMS - Rebecca Bustamante Inspires Toronto
    Michelle Chermaine Ramos

    On Friday, August 19 2016 iKUBO Media in cooperation with Chalre Associates hosted Reload Your Dreams at the YWCA at 87 Elm Street in downtown Toronto....
    MoreMy ‘Tall Dark, and Handsome’ younger brother, Hermes
    Renato Perdon

    In commemoration of the 70th birth anniversary of my TDH younger brother on 28 August 2016, I am posting this piece....
    MoreHWPL to Host “2nd Annual Commemoration of the WARP Summit” in Seoul, South Korea in September
    Marilie Bomediano

    Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL, Chairman Man Hee Lee) is hosting its “2nd Annual Commemoration of September...
    MoreAmbassador Gatan Celebrates Summer Reunion with PAG Artists
    Michelle Chermaine Ramos

    The Philippine Artists Group of Canada celebrated their annual summer reunion with Ambassador Gatan, Mrs. Debbie Gatan and Consul General...
    MoreLUNIJO’S MISS GRAND CONTINENTAL QUEEN CANADA PAGEANT A CLASS OF ITS OWN
    Li Eron

    This year's Taste of Manila in Bathurst Street disrupted traffic in a good way for it being one of North...
    MoreDurham Crossover Basketball team wins tourney
    Dindo Orbeso

    Durham Crossover Basketball team won  the U11/U12 Last One Standing Tournament  held last August. 20-21, 2016 at Bill Crothers Secondary...
    Disclaimer

    Contents posted in this site, muntingnayon.com, are the sole responsibility of the writers and do not reflect the editorial position of or the writers' affiliation with this website, the website owner, the webmaster and Munting Nayon News Magazine.

    This site, muntingnayon.com, the website owner, the webmaster and Munting Nayon News Magazine do not knowingly publish false information and may not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or punitive damages arising for any reason whatsoever from this website or from any web link used in this site.