ASP Lipa Oath Taking

The Autism Society Philippines (ASP), in cooperation with the municipality of Lipa held an Oath-Taking Ceremony for the newly-elected officials of ASP Lipa City Chapter last 11 July 2016 at the Lipa City Hall, Marawoy, Lipa City.

ASP Lipa Officers and Trustees with Trustee Ms. Jan Peña, Administrator and Mayor

Each of the officers were recognized and asked to go onstage to deliver their oaths to serve in their respective positions: Lilia M. Balane, as the president; Mona Liza A. Lantin, as the vice-president; Maricar A. Carandang, as the secretary; Menchie L. Altamirano, as the treasurer; Susan R. Segovia, as the auditor; Kristine L. Panopio, as the P.R.O.; Mary Grace A. Serrano, Leah Teresa E. Hardillo, Josie D. Sebolino, and Annabelle G. Masalunga as trustees and Mary Anne Panganiban as the adviser. The oath-taking was administered by the City Administrator, Atty. Leo S. Latido, in behalf of Mayor Meynard A. Sabili.

“Nagmimithi na mahimok sa malawakang kampanya sa pagtanggap at pagkalinga sa mga batang may autismo.” This was how Mrs. Jan Peña, (Trustee, ASP National) described the mission of the said division of the ASP in her speech which she gave after the ceremony. She also added that they also aim for “pagpapalaganap ng tamang pag-unawa” and, as an organization for Children With Autism, “Narito po kami para magbigay pag-asa sa lahat.”

For this occasion, the Autism Society Philippines - Lipa would like to extend their gratitude to the City Mayor, Meynard A. Sabili; Community Affairs Officer II Ms. Jinky S. Bruce; City Social Welfare and Development Officer Ms. Teresita T. Pesa; City Administrator Atty. Leo S. Latido, City; and Councilor Nonato “Patmon” Monfero; LAMESA Federation headed by their President Nenita Hablado; to the parents and employees who were present during the occasion; members of the ASP Lipa Chapter; and Ms. Laura de Luna, Ms. Lucy Manguiat, Ms Cherry Ann Rabino and all the CSWDO staffs for supporting and believing in the advocacy of Autism Society Philippines.

ASP Lipa would like to thank ASP National for the help and support, especially to their mentor, Trustee Ms. Jan Peña; to their Program Coordinator Mr. Cenin Faderogao and to the President Ms. Mona Magno- Veluz.

About the contributor: Ma. Bernadette M. Balane, a second year student from the University of the Philippines currently taking up Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy.