Philippine Embassy holds Thanksgiving Mass

		His Excellency Ambrose De Paoli, Apostolic Papal Nuncio (2nd from left), officiated the Thanksgiving Mass together with Filipino priests based in Tokyo. FIO photo

On the occasion of the anniversary celebration of PhilippineIndependence, the Philippine Embassy held a Thanksgiving Mass for the Filipino community at the St. Mary's Cathedral on 16 June from 4 to 5 pm. His Excellency Ambrose De Paoli, Apostolic Papal Nuncio, officiated the said Mass. Tokyo-based Filipino priests joined in the celebration and a choir composed of Filipino students rendered hymns during the Mass. Atty. Marissa Dionson of the Philippine Assistance Group acted as commentator.

The Holy Mass was followed by a pot-luck party at the Koln Hall within the cathedral premises. A special program wasprepared also in celebration of the Migrant Workers' Day. Jojo Sanchez, the Welfare Officer at the Philippine Embassy, co-emceed with Ms. Ava Arcilla of the Assistance to Nationals Section, Philippine Embassy.

HE Ambassador Romeo A. Arguelles greeted the members of the Filipino community who came to participate in the event. Ms. Sanchez read the message of Mr. Wilhelm Soriano, Administrator of the Overseas Workers' Welfare Administration. Filipino musicians and performers rendered a medley of Tagalog songs.

Mr. Christopher Manalo, this year's recipient of the Bagong Bayani Award, was given a formal citation by Ambassador Arguelles. Mr. Manalo was conferred the award by no less than President Gloria-Macapagal Arroyo on 7 June on the occasion of the Araw ng mga Migranteng Manggagawa.

Foreign Information Office
Embassy of the Philippines

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