Making Family Forever

by Gil Camporazo

It is now a tradition among the members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in La Carlota Philippines District, La Carlota First Branch in which we belong to.

2015 Family Week

Proclamation No. 847 signed by PH President Fidel V. Ramos on August 12, 1996, declaring the 4th Sunday of September thereafter as Family Thanksgiving Day edifies this wholesome activity among the families of Latter-day Saints (LDS), a short name for the members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

This year's theme is focused on gender equality and children's rights in contemporary families.

This week-long national family celebration was culminated by a street parade, participated in by the 8 branches of La Carlota Philippines District. These may include a unit from San Enrique, Ayungon in Valladolid, La Carlota First and Second, Masville in Brgy. Cubay, Manggapsang in Brgy. Haguimit, La Castellana, and Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental.

Followed by a program graced by an Acting City Mayor of La Carlota, Jacky Jalandoni III, Ramon Alvañez of Mayor's Office, DepEd Schools Division Superintendent Portia M. Mallorca, and a married couple, Dionela Flores-Madrona, head of DSWD Negros Occidental Pantawid Pamilya Operations and Mr. Juvenile E. Madrona, Visayas Coordinator, Philippine Against Child Trafficking (PACT) respectively.

La Carlota LDS Observes 2012 National Family Week

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints of La Carlota District observed the 2012 National Family Week Celebration with parade, program, display of exhibits and income-generating products, contests and games. Kainang Pampamilya highlighted the said national event.

Family is number one priority - Ferrer

"Cooperation and unity among the family members are very important factors," said Jeffrey P. Ferrer, the ever supporter of The Church activities ever since he was still a city councilor, then a mayor of the city, and now as the house representative of the 4th district in Negros Occidental.

"My family and my children are my number one priority," he further stressed.

Catching the program which was about to close, he shared his short inspiring message on the importance of family and how he managed his family in spite of his hectic schedule.

He also exchanged some pleasantries with the congregation of members and other invited guests by relating his closed tie up with the Church before and even in the present.

La Carlota LDS All Set To Celebrate Family Week

The La Carlota District of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) is busy preparing for the yearly celebration of Family Week as mandated by law.

The branch presidents of different units like President Christopher Milendres of Ayungon, President Jousha Solquillo of San Enrique, President Johndill Parreño of Masville, President Carlo Rebelde of Manggapsang, President Noel Oliverio La Castellana, President Andres Samolde of Moises Padilla, President Jimboy Loreto of La Carlota First and President Rodolfo Banghaon of La Carlota Second are all-out supporting this family activities.

President Mario Malacaman Presiding the meeting on Family Week preparation

President Mario A. Malacaman presided the recent meeting about this activity. His two counselor: President Zandiv Abonado ang President Rino Salvador M, Ilangga were also supporting this wholesome family affairs.