By Ricky Laxa
Staff Writer
The Fraternal Order of Eagles, Philippine Eagles held the chartering and induction of its first set of officer Friday evening at the Holiday Inn in Salmiyah. Prominent members of its group from the Philippines and Charges D’ Affaires of the Embassy of the Philippines in Kuwait were present to precede the traditional and ceremonial induction of its members in Kuwait.
Four of its organization traveled to Kuwait to administer the ceremonial chartering and induction; Philippine Eagles National President League Eagle Gilbert B. Gille, Eagle Director Dondon C. Allorin, Eagle Governor Robert W. Corcino Jr., Eagle Charter President Sponsor, Agusan Valley Celso l. Salas. Welcome Remarks was delivered by Board of Directors State of Kuwait Eagles Club Richard Odonez followed by the acknowledgement of members of the organizations and their guests. The ceremony was composed of Presentation and Induction of new members, Charter grant rituals and eagles handshake, Presentation of its first set of officers, Induction of officers from Vice President, Installations of Club president and Induction of club President.
The second part of the ceremony included acceptance speech from the State of Kuwait Eagles Club President Alene C. Valencia, Fraternal and Inspirational speech by Agusan Valley Eagles Club Eagle Charter President Celso l. Salas, Regional governor speech by Regional Governor NMR 1 Eagle Governor Robert W. Corcino Jr., National President ‘s message by the Philippine Eagles National President League Gilbert B. Gille, Eagles Pledge by Alternate Regional Assemblyman State of Kuwait Mark Gil Quilisadio. Board of Director State of Kuwait Eagles Club Jeremy M. Redulla introduced the Guest of Honor for the night the Charges D’ Affaires of the Philippine Embassy Jose Cabrera III. In his speech, he highlighted the several keywords mentioned during the night which were essential to an organization’s mission and lauded the group for taking the initiative to start a charter in Kuwait. The Philippine CDA was later offered an on-site membership to the club which he willingly accepted. His induction to the group followed immediately.
Plaques of appreciation were presented to each member followed by a toast and closing remarks from its Vice President Fr. Ruben Barrameda Jr. The event ended with an adjournment announcement from the new President of Eagle charter in Kuwait Alene C. Valencia. The event was hosted by The Times Kuwait Journalist and GMA 7 News Correspondent in Kuwait Ricky Laxa.
The Fraternal Order of Eagles, The Philippine Eagles is the first Philippine born Fraternal Socio Civic organization which bears a theme “Service through strong brotherhood”. Kuwait is its youngest and newest charter globally. Among its prominent members are former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and present President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Bong Go, Sarah Duterte, Chiz Escudero, Raffy Tulfo, Robin Padilla, Ria Hontiveros, Jinggoy Estrada, Migz Zubiri, Peter Cayetano, Grace Poe, Panfilo Lacson, Cynthia Villar, Manny Paquiao, Leni Robredo, Isko Moreno and more.
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