ISA Supports ANAWIM MISYON 1st Year Anniversary Celebration
After a year, ANAWIM-MISYON sa mga Mahihirap (formerly known as ANAWIM MISSION) is very much alive. The Institute of Spirituality in Asia supported this first year anniversary which was celebrated last April 5, 2019 at Romano Hall, Baclaran Church.
The event was highlighted by a forum focusing on national situation that severely affected the Anawim, those who wallow in poverty. The speaker Rosario Bella J. Guzman, Executive Director and Head of Research Department of IBON Foundation, Inc. presented various statistics and local and national laws in relation to what is happening to our country today, wherein the poor becomes poorer while the rich becomes richer. There were two reactors namely: Bishop Broderick Pabillo,D.D. Auxillary Bishop of Manila and Prof. Lizette Tapia Racquel of Union Theological Seminary. Both affirmed the presentation of Ms. Guzman.
The forum was followed by a general assembly. Fr. Rico Ponce, co-convenor of Anawim Mission presented the memorable dates that highlighted the various events organized by the Anawim Mission from 2018 to the present. Financial report was given by Ms. Joy Kialkial, ANAWIM-Misyon treasurer.
Abp. Deogracias Iniguez graced the occasion, a sign of support to the group. He is the Chairman of the ANAWIM Misyon Council of Leaders.
The celebration ended with the closing remarks of Atty. Jojo Lacanilao, member of the Council of Leaders and Legal Adviser. A solidarity circle was led by Ms. Ofelia Cantor and closed with a prayer and song “Pananagutan”.