[MAY 24 - 26, 2002] MINDANAO TRI-REGIONAL CONVENTION

WGK Ben Lara had this opportunity of shaking hands with Rev Fr. Joseph McLaughlin right after the Mass Celebration on the closing day of the Tri-Regional Convention of the Mindanao Jurisdiction held May 24-26 at Regency Inn Davao City. Among the guests were Most Rev. Archbishop Fernando Capalla, Most Rev. Jimmy Afable, Rev Fr. Joseph McLaughlin, and City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte. The Keynote Speaker was Presidential Assistant for Mindanao and MEDCo Chairman Hon. Jess Dureza. Shown on the right is the picture exhibit showcasing 8824's best snapshots entitled KNIGHTS CAUGHT IN ACTION!

There were twenty Brothers who attended the Convention: Alex Babao, Enyong Balagat, Roberto Bolanio, Enric Belda, Nonoy Clarete, Guiller Calabia, Abe Garcia, Mauricio Jovillo, Jovencio Lara, Jun Lagura, Phil Mangkikis, Jose Augusto Mangune, Rolando Matuguinas, Hermoso Matuguinas, Lino Mariano, Salvador Sambo, Leo Delos Santos, Ed Tanudtanud, Noel Villamor and Teofilo Venus.