Australia Philippines Services League
By Evelyn A Opilas, APSL PRO
(Photos courtesy of APSL officer Nida Boado)
December 6, 2021
APSL ladies together – front, seated Yolly Lusica, Dida Braganza Calvo; back, from left: Bella Ignacio, Emylee Narvais Tuzon, Josie Pilao, Yoly Cabauatan Alvarado, Lilia Cuevas, Eva Onate, Norma Vargas, Nida Boado, Maring Uru, Erlinda Caramancion
The Australia Philippines Services League’s picnic 27 November turned into lunch indoors as heavy rain pummelled Sydney in what would have been the group’s Thanksgiving 2021 event.
APSL men at ease – Standing, from left Rene Lusica, James Vargas, Mike Onate; seated Nar Ignacio, Chris Pilao, Rudy Romerosa, Nitoy Alvarado, Fred Boado, Rey Caramancion
Fully-vaxxed and ready to socialise after several months in NSW’s lockdown, APSL members gathered instead at Doonside to give thanks and simply chill.
“It was a pot luck get-together of APSL and other ex-service men and families at the residence of Rudy and Mila Romerosa,” said APSL president Chris Pilao, adding that the hosts also prepared several dishes to mark their birthdays that coincided with the occasion.
The hosts with friends – Josie Pilao, Rudy & Mila Romerosa, Maring Uru, Nitoy Alvarado
Talk was light and focused on “the long lockdown, life after lockdown, and that now we’re starting to enjoy our freedom,” according to the APSL head. Eventually, they shifted their topic to Philippine politics and the presidential election in 2022, he said.
APSL officer Nida Boado reiterated that, “Walang napag-usapan tungkol sa APSL; normal na kuwentuhan ng mga magka-kaibigan na nagkita-kita (We didn’t talk about APSL; it was simply a conversation among friends who got together).”
APSL ladies catch up – Norma Vargas, Nida Boado, Lilia Cuevas, Linda Caramancion, Maring Uru
Rain may have sidelined the APSL picnic but there was still much for the group to be grateful about, including members’ overall good health and well-being, the successful 12 June Independence Day dinner-concert with over 300 guests attending, and joining the RSL Rooty Hill Sub-Branch’s Remembrance Day commemoration 11 November.
APSL grateful, rain or shine
(Photos courtesy of APSL officer Nida Boado)
December 6, 2021
APSL ladies together – front, seated Yolly Lusica, Dida Braganza Calvo; back, from left: Bella Ignacio, Emylee Narvais Tuzon, Josie Pilao, Yoly Cabauatan Alvarado, Lilia Cuevas, Eva Onate, Norma Vargas, Nida Boado, Maring Uru, Erlinda Caramancion
The Australia Philippines Services League’s picnic 27 November turned into lunch indoors as heavy rain pummelled Sydney in what would have been the group’s Thanksgiving 2021 event.
APSL men at ease – Standing, from left Rene Lusica, James Vargas, Mike Onate; seated Nar Ignacio, Chris Pilao, Rudy Romerosa, Nitoy Alvarado, Fred Boado, Rey Caramancion
Fully-vaxxed and ready to socialise after several months in NSW’s lockdown, APSL members gathered instead at Doonside to give thanks and simply chill.
“It was a pot luck get-together of APSL and other ex-service men and families at the residence of Rudy and Mila Romerosa,” said APSL president Chris Pilao, adding that the hosts also prepared several dishes to mark their birthdays that coincided with the occasion.
The hosts with friends – Josie Pilao, Rudy & Mila Romerosa, Maring Uru, Nitoy Alvarado
Talk was light and focused on “the long lockdown, life after lockdown, and that now we’re starting to enjoy our freedom,” according to the APSL head. Eventually, they shifted their topic to Philippine politics and the presidential election in 2022, he said.
APSL officer Nida Boado reiterated that, “Walang napag-usapan tungkol sa APSL; normal na kuwentuhan ng mga magka-kaibigan na nagkita-kita (We didn’t talk about APSL; it was simply a conversation among friends who got together).”
APSL ladies catch up – Norma Vargas, Nida Boado, Lilia Cuevas, Linda Caramancion, Maring Uru
Rain may have sidelined the APSL picnic but there was still much for the group to be grateful about, including members’ overall good health and well-being, the successful 12 June Independence Day dinner-concert with over 300 guests attending, and joining the RSL Rooty Hill Sub-Branch’s Remembrance Day commemoration 11 November.
James Vargas
Rooty Hill
Monday 3rd of January 2022
A big Thank you Evelyn for this APSL Event coverage! The APSL Officers proudly congratulate you for you unselfish contribution though you were not around to enjoy the the company and BBQ.
We love you!
James Vargas
APSL
Rooty Hill
Monday 3rd of January 2022
A big Thank you Evelyn for this APSL Event coverage! The APSL Officers proudly congratulate you for you unselfish contribution though you were not around to enjoy the the company and BBQ.
We love you!
James Vargas
APSL