PH Consulate General in Los Angeles Attends Candonians International Reunion
Consul Rea G. Oreta (leftmost photo) and 2nd District Representative of Ilocos Sur Hon. Kristine Singon-Meehan (center photo) deliver their messages during the Candonians International Grand Reunion Gala Night. (rightmost photo from left) President of the Candonians International Edgar Balbin, Maria Clarissa Singson, wife of Mayor Ericson G. Singson and Consul Oreta. (Los Angeles PCG photo)
LOS ANGELES 07 November 2019 — The Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles attended the Candonians International’s quadrennial grand reunion “Gala Night” on 12 October 2019 at the Gold Coast Hotel in Las Vegas.
Consul Rea G. Oreta delivered a message highlighting the historical significance of the City of Candon during the Philippine Revolution against Spain, the City is the site of the “Cry of Candon” and the establishment of the “Republic of Candon” on 25 March 1898, preceding the declaration of the Philippine Republic in Kawit, Cavite.
She also honored the heroic Ilocanos and asked them to continue molding the young Filipino-Americans to the same Filipino values of bravery and patriotism.
Ilocos Sur Representative Kristine Singson-Meehan updated the Candonians of the socio-economic projects in the 2nd District of Ilocos Sur and the legislative agenda of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte. She highlighted the firm resolve of the Duterte Administration to pursue relevant legislations on tax reform and economic liberalization.
Also present during the gala were city officials led by Candon City Mayor Ericson G. Singson, M.D., Vice Mayor Kristelle G. Singson, City Administrator Grace Singson, former Congressman and Deputy Speaker of the House, Eric Singson, and several Candon City Councilors.
Consul Oreta was accompanied by Post’s Information Officer, Mary Grace “Joss” Leaño.
Candonians International is a California Domestic Corporation founded in 2010 under the leadership of its current President Edgar P. Balbin. The event gathered around 400 Candonians from the organization’s chapters all over the United States of America and Canada. END
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