The Pusong Pinoy Kind-Hearted Association in Nigeria (A Filipino Association in Nigeria) held its annual election last July 1, 2012.
Some years back, ministries, companies and embassies were relocated from Lagos to Abuja when Abuja was made the capital of Nigeria. In 2000, the Pinoys had a first organized group here, first as a scion of the PBSN (Philippine Baranggay Society of Nigeria) based in Lagos where the bulk of the OFWS were. Marisa Mercado of the Embassy of Ireland was the first president of the association from 2000 to 2002. In 2004, with the arrival of more OFWS, an election was held at the Philippine Embassy and the leadership was shared by Lolita Victorio and Antonio Santos. In May of 2004, a meeting was held at PREKA JBN compound in front of Mr. Antonio Santos' house. It was agreed that the name of the association be changed and duly registered as the Pusong Pinoy Kind Hearted Association. The elected officers then became the Board of Trustees: Marisa Mercado, Lolita Victorio as the Chairperson, Antonio Santos, Noel Regidor, Felix Magtanggol, Ramon Ruste, Alfredo Gatus, Ricardo Punzalan, and Vangie Novio as the Secretary of the Board.
The years passed and the association grew.
Where the 2004 election of officers was just held inside the consular office, the 2012 election was held and almost filled the embassy compound. The venue was a far cry from the venue of the last decade.
The new set of officers is young and dynamic. Fun. Like-minded. Progressive and goal-oriented.
To them : MABUHAY!
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| ...the annual election of PPAN held at the Philippine Embassy |
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| MCST Sisters Marilou and Eflaida were among the early-comers... |
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| OFWS happily waiting for the annual election - shown here Marisa, Lolit, Lito and Bernie with Amb. Padalhin; Nancy, Angie and Fely of the embassy; and the vibrant new faces: thumbs-up Evelyn, Azon in pink blouse, Dianne partly hidden, Suzette in white headband, Arnie behind Suzette, Edna, Liza and Ruby. |
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| ...cross-section of OFWS |
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| ...Sr. Marilou led the prayer; Ms. Teofie Infante addressing the community; previous set of officers with PPAN chairman Lolita Victorio honoured with bouquets; and tokens courtesy of Britamold... |
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| ...actively participating in the election of new set of officers |
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| Sr. Marilou with some words of wisdom and encouragement |
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| ...and the next most important event....with the ubiquitous L E C H O N! (ni Teofie - masarap at malutong pa) |
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| The newly-elected officers addressing fellow OFWS: John, Sheen, and Andrea... |
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| ...and Sherwin, James, Gel and Mercy... |
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| ...definitely busog na sila! |
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| ...T H E E L D E R S.... |
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The Filipino Migrants on 8/09/2012 12:53:00 AM
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