2019 Tribute to Mothers and Fathers [alternate cover]

Ò Felix Geolagon
Felix was born in Pilar, Bohol. He finished his secondary education from
Villaroma College in Paco, Manila and then graduated with a degree in
Bachelor of Commerce major in Marketing from Arellano University
Manila. He was a working student during his college years by getting a
job as waiter in Taverna Restaurant in Ermita, Manila. At present, he is
employed as carer.
Felix is active in Filipino Australian community organisations. He is
one of the directors of Concerned Citizens for Over 50’s and is a Bronze
Legacy supporter of NARRA Co-operative Ltd. He enjoys singing and
dancing.
He is a proud father of his only daughter who is also residing in Sydney.
Ò Colin J Lay
Engr Colin J Lay was born and raised in England, had his early education
at Glyn County Grammar School, Epsom and graduated with the degree
of Bachelor of Technology in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at
Brunel University London.
Before retirement, Colin worked at Advisian, Scott Lister, TfNSW
Transport Projects Division, Railcorp, State Rail Authority of NSW, Rail
Infrastructure Corporation, Rail Access Corporation, Halcrow Group,
Transmark and British Rail.
He is happily married to Rose Lay and have one handsome son, Alistair. A
devoted husband and father, Colin loves watching TV and the company
of friends karaokeing and dancing.
Ò Reonell Galang Luz
Reonell, the eldest of five children, was born in Manila and grew up in the
UP Diliman Campus and had his elementary and high school education
at UPIS. He enrolled in Philippine School of Business Administration
but shifted to learn basic electrical skills in Meralco Foundation. He
migrated to Australia in 2000 and took Certificate Courses in Information
Technology and Office Administration in TAFE.
At present he works in Daikin Australia as team leader in manufacturing.
He is a person who learns fast and works without too much supervision.
In 2018, he was sent by Daikin in Thailand and was one of the speakers
in the workshop.
His son, Princeton, is not only academically number 1 in Ateneo Grade School Year 9, but also
topped in competitions in math, science, public speaking and writing. A devout Catholic, he serves
as acolyte at Sunday mass in Dela Strada Q.C, Reonell guides his son despite their distance. As a
son and a brother, Reonell is generous and caring. He enjoys watching movies and sports and has
great interest in history.
He is an active member of the Alliance of Philippine Community Organisations, Inc.