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PH AMBASSADOR SWEARS IN LEADERS OF FILIPINO PHOTOGRAPHERS’ GROUP


Philippine Ambassador to South Korea Raul S. Hernandez administered the oath-taking of and congratulated the new leaders of the Filipino Photographers in Korea (FILIPOS) at the Oath-taking Ceremony held at the Embassy’s Multipurpose Hall on Sunday, 22 June 2014.

SEOUL, 22 June 2014 – Philippine Ambassador to South Korea Raul S. Hernandez inducted the leaders of the Filipino Photographers in Korea (FILIPOS) in an oath-taking ceremony held at the Embassy’s Multipurpose Hall on Sunday, 22 June 2014.

“FILIPOS has the unique opportunity to serve not only as a creative outlet for its members but also as a mirror of expression of the life of the Filipino community” Ambassador Raul S. Hernandez said in his message after the induction of officers and committee heads. “The best use of your talents lies in putting it in service of your fellow Filipinos, to show their aches and joys, triumphs and travails, and to help in their personal and collective development,” he stressed. “You will find unstinting support from the Embassy in your fulfillment of this mission.” New FILIPOS President Janilo Robante expressed his gratitude to Ambassador Hernandez and called on all the officers and members to be true to the mission of the organization by paddling its canoe in one direction and by using their craft to empower Filipinos in Korea. . The other newly inducted FILIPOS officers for 2014-2015 are: Eva Madriaga as Vice President, Ma. Luz Robregado as Secretary, Earl John Ortanez as Treasurer, Brian Pallera as Auditor, and Warren Pajutagana as PRO. Founded on 25 June 2010, FILIPOS aims to encourage, educate and expand the knowledge and skills of its members in photography. Through the years, FILIPOS has continued in its mission of enhancing the skills and techniques of Filipino photographers in South Korea through its photo exhibits, seminar workshops and the annual photobook that promote Filipino values, culture and social awareness. Through its volunteer work of sending at least one member to cover events, FILIPOS has developed strong bonds of friendship and solidarity with other Filipino community organizations as well as with the Korean society.

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