Pinoys among awarded foreign workers in NY


For their achievements in medicine, education, and other fields, 13 foreign workers — including Filipinos — were recently awarded in New York.

The 13 were recognized for their contribution in nation-building both in the United States and their countries of origin by the Team United Maharlika Foundation during its third anniversary celebration last November 16 at Astoria World Manor in Queens.

Leading the list of awardees was Sen. Gustavo Rivera, the Puerto Rican-born state senator of New York who helped introduce the Bronx CAN Health Initiative in 2011, giving school children free health screenings in various health centers.

Monsignor Oscar Aquino, a Pangasinense, was also recognized for aiding numerous Filipino-Americans bond through informal breakfast gatherings.

Other awardees include:

– Dr. Richard Holsman;
– Engineer Levi Tejada;
– Teacher Ronnie Mataquel, president of the United Filipino Teachers of America;
– Nurse Maritess Pabalan;
– Chef Rosalie Palma, who served former President Bill Clinton and President Barrack Obama at the White House;
– Retired Nurse Carmen Marquez;
– Esther Faith Batino, recipient of Ambassador for Peace from Universal Peace Federation;
– Joseph and Maricel Cheng, entrepreneurs;
– Miguel Braganza, stage actor and director;
– Elton Lugay, reporter for The FilAm and Philippine Daily Inquirer; and
– Dr. Ben Sales, late president of the Philippine Medical Association in the US

Team United president Rene Ballenas said more foreign workers will be honored in the future.

“This event is very important since we celebrate the excellence of Filipino and our capacity to lead beyond our own community,” said Consul General Mario de Leon during the event.

“We are now the 2nd largest Asia ethnic group in the US, and with our visibility comes our responsibility to the greater community,” he added. —Rie Takumi/KBK, GMA News


Photo from Philippine Consulate General in New York

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