The Birth of Concerned Filipino Alliance in Kuwait (CONFILAK)

An organization aiming to promote association among Filipinos here in the State of Kuwait, with a much wider scope, was established last quarter of 2012. It is known as the Concerned Filipino Alliance in Kuwait or CONFILAK.

On February 9^th, Labor Attache Hon. David Des Dicang, presided over the deliberation of the organization’s Constitution and By-Laws as well as the Oath taking of the duly elected Officers. The persons who were handed the responsibility of pushing forward the ideals of the group are;

President: Gracia Amor (Founder / President Filipino Bloggers in Kuwait), Vice-President: Ma. Christina Balangue, Secretary in General:  Hengie Vargas Taton (President – Philippine Ambulance Nurses in Kuwait), Secretary for Financial Affairs:  Elma Roxas Sebullin, Secretary for Judicial Affairs:  Honesto Doctolero Jr. (Adviser of  Kuwait Triskelion Alumni Organization), Secretary for Administrative Affairs:  Chris Caburian, Secretary for Media Affairs: Arlin Bernardo, Spiritual Adviser: Pastor Gil Bantugan (Founding President Philippine Certified Public Accountant s-Kuwait), Adviser: Labor Attache David Des Dicang and CONFILAK Founder Eden Costinar.

As one officer said, “Being elected in office means dedication and hard work in order for us to execute our duties well and we should always keep in mind the welfare of others as our priority.”

A multi-award-winning blogger and advocate for OFWs and investment literacy; recipient of the Mass Media Advocacy Award, Philippine Expat Blog Award, and Most Outstanding Balikbayan Award. Her first book, The Global Filipino Bloggers OFW Edition, was launched at the Philippine Embassy in Kuwait. A certified Registered Financial Planner of the Philippines specializing in the Stock Market. A recognized author of the National Book Development Board of the Philippines. Co-founder of Teachers Specialist Organization in Kuwait (TSOK) and Filipino Bloggers in Kuwait (FBK). An international member of writing and poetry. Published more than 10 books.  Read more: About DiaryNiGracia

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