Filipino Philanthropist Gina Lopez Visits Guam

Consul General Marciano R. de Borja (seated third from left), Mme. Esperanza de Borja (seated third from right), and Ms. Gina Lopez (seated center) with Filipino community organization leaders in Guam. Also in the photo are Consul Mark Francis C. Hamoy (standing leftmost) and Vice Consul Alex O. Vallespin (standing rightmost) (Agana PCG photo)

AGANA 09 November 2018 — Upon the invitation of Bank of Guam as keynote speaker at the Bank’s Economic Forum held at the Dusit Thani Guam Resort, Filipino environmentalist and philanthropist Gina Lopez was in Guam for events on 16 October 2018.

That same day, Philippine Consul General to Guam Marciano R. de Borja hosted a merienda cena in her honor at the official residence of the Consul General in Jonestown, Guam. 

 “If you care for something or someone, then that is the driving force to initiate the change, initiate the steps towards serving the people and serving our country. I’m totally convinced that we have one of the most beautiful countries in the world and she [Ms. Lopez] attests to that,” Consul General de Borja said.

Ms. Lopez presented her project “Investments in Loving Organizations for Village Economies” (iLove) consisting of eight rural improvement projects mainly to support and provide a steady source of income for indigenous communities in southern Philippines.  She encouraged guests to invest in iLove or similar projects.

The event was attended by Filipino community organization leaders led by umbrella organization Filipino Community of Guam (FCG) and Bank of Guam (BOG) officials led by Mr. Kin Cook, BOG Interim President and CEO.  END

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Consul General Marciano R. de Borja delivers his remarks at the merienda cena in honor of Ms. Gina Lopez at the Official Residence of the Consul General in Jonestown. (Agana PCG photo)

Ms. Gina Lopez delivers her remarks at the merienda cena hosted in her honor by Consul General and Madam Marciano R. de Borja at the Official Residence of the Consul General in Jonestown on 16 October 2018. (Agana PCG photo)

Consul General Marciano R. de Borja and Ms. Gina Lopez at the Bank of Guam Economic Forum, 16 October 2018 at Dusit Thani. (Agana PCG photo)