It was a special and meaningful evening on 2 April 2015 when Dr. Tony Noblejas, QSM and Presidential Banaag Awardee and President of the Federation of Filipino Associations, Clubs and Societies celebrated his 75th birthday anniversary at the Novotel Hotel, Ellerslie, Auckland. With his beloved family, close and long-time friends, relatives and guests, Dr. Noblejas shared the generosity and kindness from his heart, ever gracious and grateful for all the blessings that GOD continues to shower upon him as he reaches his “third 25th birthday” he happily said.

From all of us, the team from the Philippine Embassy in Wellington, the Philippine Consulate General in Auckland and the Filipino community, we reiterate our heartfelt greetings and best wishes as you reach another significant milestone in your full and much blessed life. We thank you for your esteemed leadership in the Filipino community, valuable support for and continued cooperation with us and vital contributions to both your home country, the Philippines and your adoptive country, New Zealand. Indeed, you continue to do our country and people proud.

With our prayers that GOD will continue to bless you, Cora, your family and loved ones with long life, good health, greater happiness and more success. May our LORD grant you the earnest desires of your heart, prosper the works of your hands and crown your efforts with success!