Filipino Women's Association UK
Registered Charity #1147454
By: Dulia Prado, Chairman When one considers the position that Mrs. Angeles Quimson held in Philippine society throughout her life, her title ‘Founder of the Filipino Women’s Association-UK’ would have little meaning to her circle of friends. But for us in the FWA-UK, this is a title we honour and respect and are at pains to protect. She was a …
We would like to express our appreciation to those who joined us at the Memorial Mass celebrating the life of our founder, Mrs Angeles ‘Nene’ Quimson, held at the Carmelite Church in Kensington, on 5th January 2022 at 14:00. The church was referred to as the Embassy Church as the old Embassy was just across in Palace Green, and Ambassador …
By Jeannette Thomson, Fundraising Committee Chair On 30th October 2021, I attended the 1st Executive Board (EB) meeting and presented how to increase the FWA-UK funds by taking advantage of its registered charity status. It was emphasised that the Association has been in existence for over thirty (30) years, and it needs to keep evolving and be sustainable. The Committee …
by Wilma Lone, Special Project Lead I admire the unwavering commitments of the members of the Executive Board and Trustees to keep up with their ability and willingness to serve. Our continuous dedication to open opportunities for a better future for our disadvantaged youth, and the most vulnerable sectors of society through our unconditional love, commitments to lend a helping …
By: Nene Martin “Hark the herald angels singing…” Hush…but no angels…yet. It’s December 5…2021. But, clearly, there’s a sound, a Christmas sound. Right at the door of Copthorne Tara Hotel, the doors swung open and a welcome burst of sweet singing of Christmas carols. A hubbub here, a hubbub there, the hotel was exploding with boys and girls, everyone swinging …
By: Dina Trinidad “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear,” – Elf (my favourite Christmas film) So, we did, and at the Royal Albert Hall, no less! The members of FWA-UK with their senior citizen guests met up outside Gates 6 and 9 and were ushered into our seats by the wonderful staff …
By: Nenita Garrad We are deeply sad to inform you that our beloved Founder and President of Honour of FWA-UK, Mrs. Angeles ‘Nene’ Tuason Quimson, passed away on 27th November 2021 after a short battle with lung cancer. Known to us as Tita Nene, she will be missed by everyone here at FWA-UK and in the Filipino community in the …
By: Crystal Dias Award winning Juan Eu Konek acknowledges FWA-UK on ABS-CBN news FWA-UK members attended the film showing of the award-winning Juan EU Konek documentary “KONTRA CORONA” produced by JuanKonek Ltd presented by Rose Eclarinal (of ABS-CBN Europe), Crystal Dias and Gene Alcantara at the School of Oriental and African Studies University of London on 6th November 2021. His Excellency …
By: Nene Martin Suffolk Street, a venue very near the hubbub of touristy Trafalgar Square, where the ladies headed to on the afternoon of Wednesday 6th October. The autumn air was unexpectedly warm, light and playfully breezy. It was enough to give the crown of the trees a hint of the season, a promise of the golden leaves about to …
Congratulations to the newly elected Officers and appointed Trustees of FWA-UK for 2021-2022! FWA-UK conducted its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Sunday, 19th September 2021 at Lower Hall Primrose Hill Community Association, 29 Hopkinson’s Place, Fitzroy Road, London NW1 8TN. The programme started with a prayer read by Raquel Scrivens, followed by the Chairman’s and Treasurer’s reports and Q&As. …