It is such a privilege for me to be up here to salute all of you, our esteemed guests, valued members, families, and friends.  Thank you for being here to celebrate with us.

Carol Robles has been inspiring us to be the LIGHT these last two years and will be a very tough act to follow.  But that tall challenge, I also consider a great privilege. I am humbled to lead this already high-performing organization and pray that I can move our association to even greater heights. I assure you that my fellow officers and I will never take for granted this opportunity to Make a DIFFERENCE. 

For some who ask the question, why have a Philippine Nurses Association when our general goals are similar to other associations?  We all want to advance nursing, health, and health care. What makes us unique?  We have our association because we, Filipino nurses, have a collective desire to share our unparalleled passion and dedication to serve.  Because only we understand our unique cultural challenges, when navigating through this extremely difficult and demanding profession.  And because we must band together to find our place and get the recognition, visibility, and support earned by our valuable contribution. 
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