NARRA Tribute to Mothers & Fathers 2017

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Mernigilda Masing Pagaduan Gilda was born in Cavite City but grew up in Olongapo City. Her parents are from the Visayas. Her marriage to Ed Pagaduan at an early age of 17 was blessed with five wonderful children, two girls and three boys. She is now a proud grandmother to a four-month old baby boy. For Gilda, her children are “the greatest love of all”. Ed and Gilda migrated in Australia in 1993 and they are happily married for last 34 years. An avid fan of Sharon Cuneta, Gilda developed her passion in singing in 2000 in Sydney. With her beauty and vivacious personality, her love for music brought her to sing to in concerts, birthday and anniversary celebrations and in Filipino Australian community events. Her most memorable experience was when she performed with her idol Megastar Sharon Cuneta concert in Sydney. To her, this was a dream come true. Gilda loves dancing, walking, outing and bonding with her family. For Gilda being a mother is a gift which must be cherished and nurtured and children are every mother’s greatest pride and joy. Pilar Milagros Quilliam Pilar Barcelo was born in Tumauini, Isabela, Philippines, the eldest of the eight children (6 girls & 2 boys) of the late Judge Mariano T. Barcelo and Rustica “Nena” Salazar Barcelo. Her grandmother and Mum, used to play the violin, piano, or guitar while they sing. Her brothers and sisters are all musically talented in their own way and level of interest. Pilar is endowed with a beautiful and powerful voice that could win that feeling of attention and admiration of the audience. In the Philippines, she worked at the Provincial Government Office, in Iligan, Isabela. She always got nominated to conduct and lead the National Anthem during seminars and conferences, and to sing solo as part of the program. She is that type of person, always ready to perform when requested. A resident of Minto, NSW Australia, married to Kevin Quilliam and have two intelligent daughters. Currently works as an Administration Officer with the New South Wales State Government. Music is her life. Her passion for music made her join various Associations / Organizations, sharing her talent the best way she could. Pilar is regarded as the “versatile member” of the SYDNEY SONATA SINGERS, she can always jump to any voice group who needs backup. She sings in Church Choirs too during mass in Minto and Liverpool. She is as busy as a bee juggling work, family and MUSIC.
Belinda Flores Saulog Belinda Saulog was born in Roxas City, Philippines and was raised in Olongapo City. She was the eldest of six siblings and is now married to Virgilio Saulog. She graduated from Saint Louis University in Baguio City with a Bachelor of Science in Commerce, major in Management and Marketing. In 1992, her family migrated to Australia. As a mother of four children, she decided to home-school using an American Christian Curriculum during their early years of schooling. She soon discovered that she thoroughly enjoyed and excelled at teaching and learning new skills. Over the years, she was employed in a variety of occupations after completing qualifications in Children’s Services, Social Welfare, Business Administration and Community Services for Aged & Disability. In addition to her regular work and busy family life, she always found extra time and energy to promote her passion for health and wellness. Despite of her busy schedules, her remarkable versatility has allowed her to successfully balance her family and work life. A resident of Campbelltown, she is a part-time Community Nurse, a manager of Forever Living and an associate in PIA Investment Properties. She is a devoted wife, mother and grandmother to her four children and two grandchildren. Her entire family are faithful members of Sherwood Hills Baptist Church, serving in the music, teaching and youth ministries with gladness. Maria Viray Singh Maria was born and raised in Gerona, Tarlac. The eldest daughter of Andres Viray and Emilia Castillo. Maria finished her secondary education at Central Institute of Technology and took courses in Education at Dr. Nicanor Reyes Memorial College. With her aspiration of working abroad, she went to England where she took courses in Nursing and got employed as nurse for eight years. In London she held jobs in hotels as secretary, housekeeper and later manager. She came to Australia and worked in different hotels as manager and housekeeper. She also got employed at Westmead Hospital as cleaning supervisor and at Concord Hospital she worked as training officer, administrative officer, human resource officer and then medical secretary in a Specialists Centre. She attended trainings in flower arrangement, beauty and care, and in clinical massage. Maria is active in charitable and humanitarian services. She has been helping people in need in her hometown in Sta. Lucia, Gerona, Tarlac. She has been providing voluntary work at the Sikh Temple cooking Indian dishes for the worshippers and in maintaining the cleanliness of the temple. Maria is married to Man Mohan Singh and they have two wonderful children, Sharon and Michelle. Sharon, a registered nurse is married to Andrew Portolesi, a hardware manager while Michelle, an occupational therapist, is married to Manpreet Singh, a pilot. They are all very supportive of their mother’s community service and activities. Maria holds a ‘naming rights’ legacy of NARRA Co-operative Ltd. At the ACI Central, a Maria Viray Singh Wall is featured in recognition of her unwavering assistance to the Centre.
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