Banág-bánag - Hiligaynon. Noun. dawn, daybreak (Philippines -Visayas & Mindanao)
What is Banag Banag?
It is a not-for-profit organisation representing the Bisaya-Speaking community of the Philippines. The name Banag-Banag is derived from the word “dawn”, signifying a vision of a new day, a new beginning, full of hope for the future. On its 16th year, Banag-Banag Inc., an affiliate of the Philippine Community Council (PCC-NSW), has grown from strength to strength to just over 300 members. It is actively involved in various social and charitable works in Sydney and in the Philippines.
Banag Banag awarded plaque of Recognition
PCC-NSW recognised the charity works of Banag Banag, Inc during the PCC-NSW Recognition day, as the Filipino community's contribution to the Australia Day Celebration of Blacktown City Council. The Plaque of Recognition acknowledge one of Banag Banag's commendable accomplishments - continuous upholding of the ideals of the PCC-NSW specially in its campaign to assist individuals and families affected by cyclone frank.
This occassion was also taken to present the general members and affiliates of PCC-NSW, the Philippine Presidential Citation in the category of "Banaag (Dawn) Award". According to the Commission of Filipinos Overseas website, the Banaag Award is awarded to Filipino individuals or associations for their contributions which have significantly benefited a sector or community in the Philippines, or advanced the cause of overseas Filipino communities.
The award was handed over by Laurie Ferguson, Parliamentary Secretary for Multicultural Affairs and Settlement Services. Also present at the ceremony were Blacktown City Mayor, Charlie Lowles, who declared that Blacktown is the Filipino Capital of NSW and Australia; Roger Price, Federal member for Chifley; State MP, Barbara Perry;and David Bradbury, Federal Member for Lindsay.
This occassion was also taken to present the general members and affiliates of PCC-NSW, the Philippine Presidential Citation in the category of "Banaag (Dawn) Award". According to the Commission of Filipinos Overseas website, the Banaag Award is awarded to Filipino individuals or associations for their contributions which have significantly benefited a sector or community in the Philippines, or advanced the cause of overseas Filipino communities.
The award was handed over by Laurie Ferguson, Parliamentary Secretary for Multicultural Affairs and Settlement Services. Also present at the ceremony were Blacktown City Mayor, Charlie Lowles, who declared that Blacktown is the Filipino Capital of NSW and Australia; Roger Price, Federal member for Chifley; State MP, Barbara Perry;and David Bradbury, Federal Member for Lindsay.
