Filipino News JULY 2016

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A word from
Sheila Mariano
the Organiser
Thank You, Thank
You, Thank You!
Every year I learn
something new, discover
hidden talents and overcome
fresh challenges
while organising Maginoo
at Binibining Filipino
News NZ (MAB),
now into its fourth year.
First of all, I have to
say this: I couldn't be
more proud of the sixteen
participants in this year’s
MAB. Thanks, each and
every one of you.
As always, we couldn't
have done it without the
support of a huge number
of people.
The Sponsors, in particular
Philippine Airlines
who believed in us
and supported us, the
various community
groups and individuals,
our creative partners -
fashion designers, sound,
lights, choreography and
stage managers and the
professional photographers.
Thank you all from the
bottom of my heart.
Sheila Mariano, Organiser.
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A Celebration of Culture:
Our Experiences
Arnel Mapalo Agor Jr.:
“Naimbag nya maleum, Kia ora and
Good afternoon to you all. My name is
Arnel Mapalo Agor Jr., from Baguio City,
Philippines. I am 17 years old and I
aspire to become a civil engineer in the
near future.
“Growing up, I was raised in a foreign
country completely away from my roots
where I never got to experience Filipino
culture very much. Although, while I was
overseas the heart of the nation followed
me wherever I went and through that I
was able to see how hard working and
dedicated Filipinos are.
“What I love about the Philippines is
the people; globally we are known to be
hardworking, resilient, dedicated and
also hospitable.
“So, ladies and gentlemen, what I
learned from this cultural fashion show is
that I finally know where I came from and
the history of my nation. I couldn't be
prouder to be a Filipino than I am today.
I believe that the people make the country
and that God is the centre of it.
“Lastly, as a proud citizen of the
Philippines I aspire to become an example,
a role model, to the younger generation
of the Philippines, where success
comes through hard work and especially
from the Almighty.”
Sheena Meryl
Binibining Filipino News NZ 2016:
“Maayong hapon sa inyong
tanan! Living here in NZ for over
20 years has kept me out of
touch with the Filipino ways of
life. That's why I am honoured
to be able to participate in this
event where I can reconnect with
the Filipino culture, refresh my
memory of old traditions and of
course, meet new friends.”
Ericson Dela Cruz Pascua
Maginoong Filipino News NZ 2016:
“Kia ora, good afternoon to you
all. Ako po si Ericson Pascua
from Hamilton and I am an
Ilocano. I am a professional chef
that is passionate about discovering
the taste of Filipino cuisine.
This opportunity allows me
to immerse myself into my cultural
heritage and also to reconnect
with the Filipino community and
my family. I humbly want to thank
God, also Tita Sheila and Mel for
this experience and for using me
as an instrument to show you
what a pure Filipino really is in
New Zealand. Mabuhay tayo
lahat. Kia Kaha.”