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By: Veronica Leighton

 

Headed by Overall Chairperson Jovy Sirianni, the newly- concluded gala celebration of the 2024 Philippine Independence Week Committee (PIWC) has been hailed as a huge success.

Congratulations to the hardworking and most diligent Executive Committee 2024 (pictured here) that helped for the overall success from the Kick-off in January (chaired by Neneth Miranda) until the Coronation Night held last June 22, 2024. The Appreciation event and ceremony will be held on August 18th, headed by Robert Chavez, as recently announced, Via Times Newsmagazine is proud to feature on our cover this month the beautiful 2024 PIWC Beauty Queens for lending their support and cooperation in overseeing the overall success of this celebration, under the able chairmanship of Flerizza Antonov,

The Philippine Independence Week Committee (PIWC) will be celebrating its half-century existence next year under the leadership of Dr. Nida Blankas-Hernaez. She also served as the Chair for this year’s Gala Night event.

Everyone’s spirit of patriotism, pride, and love for the Philippines was felt and recognized. Mauhay ang Pilipinas!

Enjoy reading your favorite columnists’ articles for this patriotic month of July, with so much pride and joy for the July 4th celebration. ##

PIWC Gala Night 2024 Celebration

Sitting, L-R: Precy Javarata, Neneth Miranda, Elsa Castillo (recipient of Honorific award with husband Nestor, not in picture), and Robert Munoz. Standing, L-R: Jane Miran, Cora Soco, Dhollie Morales, and Lilibeth Castagna.

Sitting L-R: Veronica, Marilin Solomon, Marissa Crome. Standing, L-R: Liza Vasich, Jane Miran, Cora Soco, Maritess Wynkoop, and Lindy Tan.