The Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines sponsored the first morning mass, or Misa de Gallo, on 16 December 2022 at the Holy Redeemer Church in Ruamrudee, Bangkok.
The Embassy has traditionally been sponsoring the first of the novena masses leading to Christmas. Members of the Filipino community, locals and other expatriates attended the celebration. END
Ambassador Millicent Paredes delivering her message to the Filipino community
Mr. Martin Julius Perez reading the Prayers of the Faithful
Deputy Chief of Mission Mary Anne Padua lighting the Advent candles
Consul General Michael Garcia reciting the First Reading
The mass was concelebrated by parish priest Fr. Wirach Amonpattana, Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of Apostolic Nunciature Msgr. Daniel Tumiel, and Fr. Joseph Briones of Archangel Gabriel Church (Gabriel Upatham School, Bangkok)
The Philippine Embassy sponsored a breakfast salu-salo after the mass
