DZJO92.7 SpiritFM Infanta, Prelature of Infanta By Father Francis Lucas, General Manager Communication is vital to the survival and development of peoples, especially for the rural folk always “left behind” and deprived of social services. Outsiders call the Prelature of Infanta a God-forsaken place due to its poverty and isolation. To address this issue, Bishop…
The death of Archbishop Angel Lagdameo July 8, 2022, reminded us of his active role in promoting the message of stewardship. As president of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines, he convened a 4-day Buhay Katiwala Conference on Stewardship in Tagaytay City in February 9-12, 2009. He also required the Executive Secretaries of the…
New Chairman of the Board Fr. Francis Lucas and new board member Noemie Cam continue their tour of duty even in the heat of summer. On June 20, 2022, Fr. Francis Lucas, Chairman of the Board and Bishop Bernardino Cortez presented former Chairman of the Board Apolinar Derilo and board member Sally Derilo a Plaque…
On behalf of Metro Infanta Foundation, Board Member Noemie Garcia Cam, presented, along with Bishop Bernardino Cortez a Plaque of Appreciation to Ms. Melecia Coronel Garcia for her long and dedicated service and generosity to carry out the mission of the Foundation. Fr. Francis B. Lucas, Chairman of the Board, and Mila Glodava, President, signed…
Most Reverend Bernardino Cortez, Bishop of the Prelature of Infanta, and Fr. Francis B. Lucas, current Chairman of the Metro Infanta Foundation board, presented Mr. Apolinar Ayala Derilo and Mrs. Salvacion Azcarraga Derilo with a Plaque of Appreciation, Sunday, June 19, 2022, for their dedicated service to the Foundation from 1996 to 2021. Mr. Derilo…
On Metro Infanta Foundation Board decided to honor former board members. On Friday, May 20, 2022, we presented the first on our schedule to Dolly Dalisay Banzon, with a Plaque of Appreciation, at a regular Friday evening dinner, surrounded by family and friends. Thanks to her daughter, GeneRose Tecson, and her family we really pulled…
By Mairene A. Leynes The Metro Infanta Foundation (MIF) has made education a top priority since its inception to reflect its commitment to improve the cultural life in the community. To reaffirm its commitment to education and culture, MIF has partnered with the Infanta Credit and Development Cooperative (ICDEC), a local community-based NGO, Infanta Central…
By Mila Glodava Please note: A recent Facebook post on L’Angelus reminded me of an essay I wrote in 2015 for my Church and Modernity at Augustine Institute, for my Master of Arts in Theology. My professor, Dr. Christopher Blum, liked it enough he asked if he could share it with other students. While in…
February 15, 2022 Dear Mila, Greetings from beloved Infanta! We received the communication you sent which Fr. Francis Lukas personally handed to us. Thank you for sharing with us the Silver Jubilee magazine which documents the wonderful 25-year journey of Metro Infanta Foundation. The years traversed by MIF from its rather modest beginnings as a…
Looking towards the next 25 years, Metro Infanta Foundation proudly presents a new board of directors to carry out its mission to address the needs of Metro Infanta and beyond. Colleen Smith will continue to serve with the following board-elects. Noemie G. Cam, Bank Manager and Vice President, Burke & Herbert Bank, Alexandria, Virginia Ria…