Tuesday, May 16, 2006

Magalit Holds Grand Reunion

The 3rd Magalit Grand Reunion was held on May 5–7, 2006 at Poblacion, New Washington, Aklan. It was sponsored by the Damaso Magalit Foundation, Inc. (DMFI).
According to Ms. Myrna Magalit Escalona, those who attended the reunion were the direct descendants of Damaso Tolentino Magalit and Antonina Helario who begot Crisogono, Basilio, Venancio, Zacarias, Victor, Dativa, Leon and Ma. Consuelo.
The highlight of the celebration was the program held at the New Washington Sports Complex to the Sampaguita Gardens Convention Hall, Poblacion, New Washington. There was invocation by Ralph D. Magalit, Pambansang Awit ng Pilipinas led by Linda M. Azur. Myrna M. Escalona welcome the participants and presided over the grand assembly meeting. Ms. Escalona is the president of the Damaso Magalit Foundation, Inc.
Dr. Landelino B. Meñez presented the major family groups. Pedro B. Magalit gave a message. There were socials and photo sessions. The raffle was presided by Irma O. Quiambao where several quality prizes were awarded to the lucky participants. Ethel Magalit Manikan took charge of parlor games for children.
In the evening of May 6, a big dinner was held where Master and Little Miss DMFI were proclaimed. Vice Governor Ronquillo C. Tolentino presided the coronation ceremonies as coronation speaker. /MP mailto:madyaas_pen@yahoo.com

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