by Rowena Orejana The Kiwi-Filipino couple who first brought the devotion to the Santo Niño to Auckland 26 years ago have been made a knight and a dame of the Pontifical Equestrian Order of Saint Sylvester Pope and Martyr. Oscar and Miriam Batucan, founder and organisers of the NZ Filipino Devotees of the Senyor Sto. […]
[Continue reading...]In Praise of the Bayanihan Spirit
Monday, 9 March 2020
https://www.filipinonews.nz/featured/in-praise-of-the-bayanihan-spirit/ Sto Nino Devotees: “We are fortunate to have received funding from foundation North.” By Mel Fernandez AUCKLAND – The first celebration of the Sinulog Festival in Auckland was held on the third Sunday of January in 1994 at the Mt. Roskill War Memorial Hall with around 200 people in attendance. Over the years this […]
[Continue reading...]Filipino Heroes – Faith Community Leaders
Monday, 9 March 2020
Sinulog 2020 Highlights
Tuesday, 21 January 2020
Sinulog 2020 Thank You
Monday, 20 January 2020
SENOR SANTO NINO FIESTA CELEBRATION 2020 IN AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND Celebrating 26 years of ardent devotions to Senor Santo Nino A HEARTFELT THANKS TO ALL To the thousands of devotees who paid homage to Senor Santo Nino at the Fiesta Mass Celebration held at EventFindA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand on 19 January 2020. It is […]
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