26/08/2026
August 25, 2026. We are glorifying and grateful to the Lord as we successfully launched the Oma Mama Program in two (2) parishes of the Diocese of Novaliches. It aims to support the "First 1,000 Days" of life and designed to combat chronic childhood malnutrition. 30 pregnant women and mothers were chosen beneficiaries from the parishes of St. Paul of the Cross Parish - Bagong Silang and San Roque Parish, Bagong Silang Caloocan.
A Holy Eucharistic celebration opened this joyous event presided by Rev. Fr. Antonio E. Labio, Jr, Executive Director of Caritas Novaliches and Vicar General for Pastoral Affairs with Rev. Fr. Noel Bacasnot, Priest Coordinator Health & Nutrition Ministry, Rev. Fr. Locarno O. Anor, CP, Parish Priest, Saint Paul of the Cross Parish, and Rev. Fr. Robertus Sutopo kapwa SCJ, Parish Priest, San Roque Parish.
Her Excellency Maria Lourdes Bernadette Z. Banson, Ambassador-designate, Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and of Malta Embassy to the Republic of the Philippines, shared her sincerest gratitude to the Lord for leading a team who are instruments of giving birth to Jesus through the mothers and their newborn child. She also added that Jesus will come through milk, food, care, and nurturing.
Also present were Ms. Chevy Salvador, Oma Mama Project Head; Ms. Vida Misa, Executive Assistant; Volunteers from the Sovereign Order of Malta Embassy to the Philippines; Dr. Mary Jane Tan, Lay Coordinator, Health Program; Mrs. Dolores Salvador, Lay Coordinator Nutrition Program, Mrs. Mely Gubat, Mrs. Rose Enriquez, Ms. Mary Jane Masangkay, Program Officer, Humanitarian Programs - Caritas Novaliches; Ms. Amy Domopoy, Program Officer, Ms. Annalyn Angeles, Program Coordinator - Caritas Novaliches; and Mr. Dennis Destacamento, Program Officer - Assisi Development Foundation Inc.
Sending our heartfelt gratitude and priceless blessings to the Sovereign Order of Malta Embassy to the Philippines and Assisi Development Foundation Inc for this another Christ-centered partnership.