2024 DFA Ladies Foundation Trustees Take Their Oath with SFA Manalo
The members of the DFA Ladies Foundation, Inc. (DFALF) Board of Trustees for 2024 taking their oath with Secretary for Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo and Chairperson Pamela Louise Manalo.
PASAY CITY 01 February 2024 – The members of the DFA Ladies Foundation, Inc. (DFALF) Board of Trustees for 2024 took their oath with Secretary for Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo and Chairperson Pamela Louise Manalo on 25 January 2024 at the Carlos P. Garcia Hall, DFA Main Bldg., Pasay City.
The outgoing President, Deputy Assistant Secretary Mary Jennifer D. Dingal, led the introduction of the 2024 Trustees followed by her farewell remarks as a two-time member of the DFALF Board of Trustees (2022-2023 as First Vice President and President respectively). The following members of the 2024 DFALF Board of Trustees are:
- Amb. Celia Anna M. Feria – President, OSEC
- Atty. Tanya Faye O. Ramiro, First Vice President, OSEC
- Ms. Stephanie Alexis Cruz – Second Vice President, OAA
- Atty. Anna Marie Mae R. Guerra – Corporate Secretary, HRMO
- Atty. Amor P. De Asis-Del Mundo – Assistant Corporate Secretary, OTLA
- Ms. Lorleejane S. Mandi – Treasurer, OFMS
- Ms. Johairah A. Lomondot – Assistant Treasurer, OFMS
- Ms. Sheila H. Solas – Auditor, MOAO; and
- Ms. Eleanor F. Balanquit – Assistant Auditor, Protocol
The event was then followed by the presentation and turn-over of funds that was led by the Outgoing Treasurer, Ms. Lourdes Francis M. Morallos of DFA-OFMS.
In her remarks, Madame Pamela Louise Manalo conveyed her appreciation and commendation to the outgoing 2023 Trustees under the leadership of Deputy Assistant Secretary Mary Jennifer D. Dingal. “Allow me to shine a spotlight on some noteworthy projects spearheaded by the DFALF in the past year. The pioneering DFALF Painting Class and art exhibit, the enlightening “DFA is SAFE'' lecture series, the inventive DFALF Filipiniana Doll Making competition, the relaxing calligraphy session, the empowering DFALF “Beauty Unleashed: Inside and Out” events at the Main Building and at the OCA-Aseana, the captivating DFALF Film Viewing, and the invigorating Krav Maga session – all reflect a year replete with exciting and engaging activities for the DFALF members”, Mme. Manalo said in her remarks.
She also expressed her enthusiasm to work with the new Board and discuss new ideas, projects, and activities that will further promote camaraderie and generate esprit de corps among its members and the DFA Community.
To close the ceremony, the 2024 DFALF Incoming President, Senior Special Assistant Celia Anna M. Feria, gaveher acceptance speech. She assured SFA and Chairperson Manalo that the 2024 DFALF Board of Trustees will continue to expand the projects and initiatives of the DFALF, strengthen its General Funds, and to look for more partners and colleges that can provide more scholarship opportunities to the members. She also noted to her fellow incoming Trustees what they have is not really a badge of honor but an opportunity to serve the Foundation’s members. END
The outgoing President, Deputy Assistant Secretary Mary Jennifer D. Dingal, led the introduction.
Madame Pamela Louise Manalo conveyed her appreciation and commendation to the outgoing 2023 Trustees.
The 2024 DFALF Incoming President, Senior Special Assistant Celia Anna M. Feria during acceptance speech.