FACAES INDUCTS NEW SET OF OFFICERS FOR 2019-2021

 
By Francis (Boy) de los Santos
Kensington-NSW-Australia
May 24, 2019
 


Filipino-Australian Community Association, Eastern Sydney (FACAES) has successfully concluded the  Induction and Oath-taking Ceremonies for its newly elected officers for 2019-2021 term of office on 12 May 2019 held at Kensington Park Community Centre in Kensington, NSW.  



The event was very special as FACAES also celebrated its 12 years of operation in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs.  Consul General Maria Teresa Taguiang, Philippine Consulate Sydney, delivered a special message to the newly elected FACAES officers and was also the Inducting Officer who administered the Oath of Office.  Apart from Congen Taguiang, the guests list included Federal Labor MP for Kingsford-Smith, the Honourable MP Matt Thislethwaite, Clr Alexandra Luxford (Randwick Council) who represented Randwick Mayor Clr Kathy Neilson, who begged of due to earlier commitment, and Mr. Alric Bulseco, President of Philippine Community Council of NSW. 



In his welcome speech, Mr. Roque Molavin, the newly elected FACAES President thanked his fellow officers in choosing him to be their new leader.   He also thanked and acknowledged the presence of Federal MP Matt Thistlethwaite (Member for Kingsford Smith), Clr Alexandra Luxford of Randwick Council, representing the Randwick Mayor Clr Kathy Neilson, Consul General Maria Teresa Taguiang of the Philippine Consulate in Sydney and Mr. Alric Bulseco, President of  Philippine Community Council of NSW. In his speech, MP Matt Thistlethwaite thanked and appreciated FACAES role in the migrant community in the Eastern Suburbs, particularly the staging of the first Filipino Fiesta in Randwick in 2017 and the 2^nd staging in 2018.  MP Matt stated that he had helped and supported FACAES in the past and he would continue doing the same thing now and in the years to come.

 The highlight of the program was the awarding of Plaque of Appreciation to Mrs. Precy Santos, Immediate Past President of FACAES.  President elect Mr. Molavin, assisted by Dr. Bernardo Baduria, FACAES Vice President and Mr. Francis de los Santos FACAES Adviser/Consultant handed the Plaque to Mrs. Santos recognizing her 12 years continued service 10 of which as President, and as one of its founding members.  Providing entertainment that evening were MegaHertz Band, Sunbar Bollywood Dancers and the singing emcees Mr. Jojo Sebastian and Mr. Efren Padagas. ============================

Prepared and written by:  Francis (Boy) de los Santos, Past President and currently FACAES Adviser/Consultant