FAMILY CONGRESS 2012: Building the Filipino Family (BFF)
“The family should be a closely knit group. The home should be a self-contained shelter of security; a kind of school where life’s basic lessons are taught; and a kind of church where God is honored; a place where wholesome recreation and simple pleasures are enjoyed.” - Billy Graham
It was my third time of meeting one of the top counselors in town, Maribel Dionisio. I've first met her during Tintin Bersola-Babao's ParenTin.tv 1st year Anniversary barely two years ago. She was one of the featured speakers then.
That's me (left end) with Maribel and my blogger-friend Jenny during ParenTin.tv's 1st year Anniversary celebration
The second time was in another ParenTin.tv event entitled, "I Love My Family" and that was just last February of last year, I hope my memory doesn't fail me. :P She was still one Ms. Tintin's featured and fave speakers.
Me and Maribel in "I Love My Family" event last year
And now, I'm so happy to share with you that the third time we've met each other was a way different and more personal than the two previous ones. My good friend and co-blogger/columnist Ruth Floresca of www.mommywrites.blogspot.com (Thanks heaps!) and Manila Bulletin invited me to a very nurturing "Meet the Family" Bloggers meet event held at Fully Booked located in Bonifacio High Street, BGC, Taguig City.
Our third and latest meet-up hihihi
A very intimate, reality-based and informative discussion about family as well as parenting was headed by no other than, the parenting and relationship expert, Maribel S. Dionisio together with Fides Reyes, F.I.D. Events services PR and events organizer and Rowie Matti, CEO of the Galileo Enrichment Learning Program.
Maribel during the "Meet the Family" event
One of the most interesting topics that Maribel would be tapping on August 25 is the ABCs of Parenting. Trust me, you'll all learn from this ;))
(L-R): Maribel Dionisio, Fides Reyes and Rowie Matti
Months ago, Maribel had the idea of organizing a family congress. She invited Fides Reyes to join her advocacy after the two met in a mommy learning event the Fides organized. Soon after, Maribel also invited Rowie, who had been, in turn, inviting Maribel to give talks for Galileo events.
The three friends,
who are all very passionate on learning how to be the best parents they can be,
also have a sincere vision to help educate other families about relationships
and love.
This coming August
25, 2012, join them as they present a variety of topics that parents, teens,
and singles would find very useful. The Family Congress team invites:
- PARENTS who want to: improve on their methods or
styles of bringing up their children; know the value of modern technology
and how they can manage it, learn more about bullies – managing and
preventing this
- COUPLES who wish to nurture, maintain, or improve
their relationship.
- TEENS
and YOUNG ADULTS who are
confused with their emotions and want to learn more about relationships - Crushes, Sex , Dating
and Love
“Our vision is to equip every individual with the knowledge and skills
they need for their particular relationship stage,” express the organizers.
Thus, congress attendees can choose one session in the morning and another
session in the afternoon from among 10 varied and very interesting topics and program:
Aside from attending two sessions, guests will also
get to hear inspirational messages from Archbishop Luis Antonio Tagle and
motivational speaker Francis Kong.
The Family
Congress’ mission is to provide a venue for learning by gathering the best
experts in the field of psychology, parenting, and relationship to share their
knowledge to family members, educators, and organizations in the most effective
and simplest way.
The Family
Congress 2012 will be held on August 25, 2012 from 8AM to 5PM at the Valle
Verde Country Club, Pasig City. It is presented by The Love Institute in
partnership with Galileo Enrichment Learning Program and F.I.D. Event Services.
Early bird rates
are: P1300 if you register before April 30; P1400 if you register before June
30. Regular rate is P1500 per attendee. Promo rate: 6+1 (pay for 6, get 1 free
based on regular rate). Registration fee is inclusive of seminar fee, meals,
and lots of freebies.
The bloggers with the "Family Congress 2012" organizers
What I've learned from our event was, there's always hope in everything, and it's never too late especially when it comes to parenting. And in addition to that, "When
we talk about the family, no issue is small, nor silly, nor irrelevant."
Please go out of your way, be registered and be part of the "Family Congress 2012" on August 25. So...see you there! :)))
For more
information, please call 579-0100, 0917-8972903, 0922-2521896, email familycongress@gmail.com, follow
them on @FamCong2012 and like it Family Congress on Facebook.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
Family Congress would like to thank
the following sponsors for making the bloggers gathering, “Meet the Family”
possible:
Fully Booked
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for co-advocating with us by allowing us to use the venue for FREE.
Bo’s Coffee
Taters
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for providing our snacks and drinks, mana from heaven!
Mommy Mundo
Binalot
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for the generous freebies
Wow! I missed coming across this blog. My apologies and a huge thanks for supporting our advocacy. God bless. Fides :-)
ReplyDeleteWelcome Ms. Fides, and thank you too for having me and am so happy to take part on your advocacy. Best of luck and see you soon! God bless!:)
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