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"To be a great mother, one should be a great individual. For us to be a great mother, we should instill love, respect and teach good ethics and moral values to our children." This was the message conveyed by Mrs. Elma Pagdato, winner of Outstanding Mother 2007 award at the Search for the Greatest Mom during the 5th anniversary/culmination exercises of the Overseas Filipino Workers' Investors and Entrepreneurs (OFWIE) last May 20, 2007.
The event was a tribute to OFW mothers who in their own special way made outstanding contribution not only on their family but also to the Filipino community here in Hong Kong and was held at the Community Hall, Caritas Centre, Caine Road, Central, Hong Kong.
It's about time for us to give honor to our OFW mothers. It is our way of recognizing their tremendous effort and perseverance just to provide high-quality, decent and the most excellent future to their family especially their children", said Ms. Dorie Nieva, OFWIE president and an excellent mother herself.
The spectators experienced a wonderful and magnificent afternoon as the candidates showcased their talents and ability in dancing and modeling. Out of thirteen candidates for the search for outstanding mother, Mrs. Elma Pagdato, vice-president of Passi City (Iloilo) Assn. HK was proclaimed, Outstanding Mother 2007, followed by Mrs. Cecille Aguinaldo and Mrs. Florenda de los Santos as 1st and 2nd runner-up respectively.
In the search for the Greatest Mom out of six candidates, Mrs. Herminigilda Escultura, has garnered the highest score and was crowned, the Greatest Mom 2007 and got the following minor awards; Best in Interview, Best in Talent and Ms. Photogenic. Ms. Jennifer (Sky) Rodriguez came in 1st runner-up and crowned as an Exemplary Mom followed by Mrs. Elma Pagdato, 2nd runner-up and being crowned as Role Model Mom. Mrs. Pagdato also got the Best in Filipiniana Gown and the Darling of the Crowd awards. The Best in Executive Attire as well as the Best in Production Number was awarded to Mrs. Alisa Joy Pamintuan.
Vice Consul Noel M. Novicio delivered an inspirational message and he was a little bit emotional for attending the said event was his last to attend to here in Hong Kong because he will be leaving for Beijing as he assumed his next assignment. "Sa pagkakataon pong ito gusto kong pasalamatan ang Filipino community sa pagsuporta sa ating konsulado lalong-lalo na sa akin. After two and a half years here in Hong Kong, I consider my stay here a very memorable one. Hong Kong perhaps is so far the best part ng aking maigsing paninilbihan sa ating foreign service. Hong Kong is in the heart at mananatiling mahalaga sa aking puso and hopefully kung ipahihintulot ng ating Poong Maykapal ay hindi po ako magdadalawang-isip na bumalik dito sa Hong Kong", he said.
The event was also graced by the presence of the newly appointed OWWA Welfare Officer, Ms. Maria Teresa Olgado. She mentioned that she salutes to all OFWs especially mothers who sacrificed themselves to be away from their family just to give them bright future.
Ms. Dorie Nieva, president of OFWIE expressed her gratitude to all the participants, guests, judges & adjudicators especially to all donors and sponsors for without their support, OFWIE's anniversary was not as successful as it was.
