News Archive - 2020
Welcome!
A further five new nurses from the Philippines arrived in Oxford on 22 December 2020 and are currently in quarantine in a local hotel.
They were met on Christmas Eve evening by Ariel Lanada, Chairman of FilCom Oxford and President of FNA-UK, who presented FNA-UK mugs. Ariel was joined by Steven Bryan Diano of KABAYAN REMIT who very kindly donated groceries for the new arrivals.
Welcome!
Six new nurses from the Philippines arrived in Oxford on 1 December 2020. Of course they have had to go in to quarantine!
FilCom Oxford provided some oriental groceries to keep them going ...
FILCOM OXFORD
encourages all healthcare workers of BME background to take part in the important UK-REACH study
25 November 2020
The entire Filipino Community of Oxfordshire is mourning the sad loss of
Elbert Rico and Oscar King Jr
both porters at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford.
Our thoughts and prayers are with their loved ones.
Donations to help support their families can be made by contacting Ariel Lanada or through their gofundme fundraising pages:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of-elbert-rico
https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-loving-memory-of-oscar-king-jr
A note from Twilight and Shirley ...
Dear Ariel,
Thank you for all your help to me and Gaby. All you have done to us was greatly appreciated. During our deepest moment, I found solace in all the kind words extended to us and most especially to all the prayers - lightened our mind and spirit. As we continue our life's journey, I will always remember that you were there at the time we needed you most.
I am so grateful for that. May the Lord will continue to bless you even more.
Please extend my heartfelt gratitude to the United Reform Church (Wheatley). I thanked them for their generosity. May the Lord will multiply His blessings unto them. Once again thank you.
Love in Christ,
Twilight King
Dear Mr. Ariel Lanada,
Let me and my daughter express our sincere gratitude for all your help. Please extend our thanks to everyone in Wheatley United Reform Church. We are humbled and grateful for the prayers, love and support gave us by all of you during this difficult times. No words can describe how blessed we are.
Ruth 2:12: May the Lord repay you for what you have done.
May you be richly rewarded by the Lord, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge.
Kind Regards,
Shirley and Carla
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Our thoughts are also with the family, friends and colleagues of:
Philomina Cherian
a much-loved staff nurse at the John Radcliffe Hospital, who sadly died from Covid-19 on 30 April 2020.
Peter Gough
a highly valued member of staff who worked in OUH administrative support services, who sadly died from Covid-19 on 12 May 2020.
19th UK Philippines Friendship Day - British Ambassador to PH, Daniel Pruce reflects
20 October 2020
I am very happy to be observing the 19th UK-Philippines Friendship Day which we commemorated on 20 October. We have a lot to celebrate in our relationship, and one element in which our partnership is growing stronger, richer and deeper is in education ... read more
A message from British Ambassador to the Philippines, Daniel Pruce, on Philippines-UK Friendship Day 20 October 2020.
LEADERSHIP AWARD FOR ARIEL LANADA
26 September 2020
FilCom Oxford Chairman Ariel Lanada received the ONE NATION leadership award Saturday last. The award is given by ONE PHILIPPINES in assocation with JhermiNATION.
WHEN WE SEE THE RAINBOW
TRUST RECOGNITION FOR NEW INTERIM OFFICERS
1 September 2020
Oxford University Hospitals NHSFT recognises on facebook the appointment of Merline Tabirao, Gigi Yebra and Ariel Lanada as officers of FNA-UK.
RCN South East is proud to announce our 'Making a Difference Awards' as part of our Black History Month 2020 celebrations.
We’re getting ready to celebrate Black History Month in October and we need you to help us recognise and reward exceptional individuals as part of our 'Making a Difference Awards'.
Pusong pinoy with Malcolm Conlan
Malcolm meets Ariel Lanada, Chairman of the Filipino Community of Oxfordshire.
FILCOM OXFORD DISTRIBUTES 230 MEALS TO JOHN RADCLIFFE HOSPITAL STAFF GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED BY
CITY AND COUNTY COUNCILLOR, ROZ SMITH AND OTHERS
A GREAT WAY TO CELEBRATE THE 122nd ANNIVERSARY OF THE PROCLAMATION OF PHILIPPINE INDEPENDANCE
CITY AND COUNTY COUNCILLOR, ROZ SMITH AND OTHERS
A GREAT WAY TO CELEBRATE THE 122nd ANNIVERSARY OF THE PROCLAMATION OF PHILIPPINE INDEPENDANCE
(12th June)
Saturday 13 June 2020: For the last of ten free lunch distributions FilCom Oxford distributed 230 lunches to John Racliffe Hospital staff.
200 meals were enabled by funds made available by
Councillor Roz Smith (Oxford City: Quarry and Risinghurst Ward; Oxfordshire County: Headington and Quarry Division).
A further 30 meals with cakes were donated by Roger and Cecile Magallano.
200 soft drinks were donated by
The Royal College of Nursing.
200 chocolate brownies were donated by
Oxford Hospitals Charity.
MM Catering Services provided the food.
Click here for more photographs
200 meals were enabled by funds made available by
Councillor Roz Smith (Oxford City: Quarry and Risinghurst Ward; Oxfordshire County: Headington and Quarry Division).
A further 30 meals with cakes were donated by Roger and Cecile Magallano.
200 soft drinks were donated by
The Royal College of Nursing.
200 chocolate brownies were donated by
Oxford Hospitals Charity.
MM Catering Services provided the food.
Click here for more photographs
FILCOM OXFORD DISTRIBUTES MEALS TO NHS STAFF AT THE HORTON GENERAL HOSPITAL, BANBURY GENEROUSLY DONATED BY
MM CATERING SERVICES
Mobile: 07742 182050
Email: mmcateringservices@yahoo.co.uk
Facebook: @MMCateringServicesUK
Saturday 6 June 2020: FilCom Oxford distributed 100 lunches to staff working at the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
The lunch was donated by MM Catering Services who also undertook the catering.
Article published on OUH website
about Ariel Lanada's work
during the coronavirus outbreak
2 June 2020
FILCOM OXFORD DISTRIBUTES MEALS TO JOHN RADCLIFFE AND CHURCHILL HOSPITALS STAFF GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED BY
OXFORD CITY COUNCILLORS
Saturday 30 May and Sunday 31 May 2020:
FilCom Oxford distributed 100 lunches to John Racliffe Hospital staff on the Saturday and to Churchill Hospital staff on the Sunday.
The initiative was supported by funds from the ward allowances of
City Councillor Nigel Chapman
(Headington Hill and Northway Ward)
and
City Councillor Mark Lygo (Churchill Ward).
MM Catering Services provided the food.
Oxfordshire's JACKfm interview with Ariel Lanada
about FilCom Oxford's food distribution to NHS workers
28 May 2020
FILCOM OXFORD DISTRIBUTES MEALS TO NUFFIELD ORTHOPAEDIC CENTRE STAFF GENEROUSLY DONATED BY
OXFORD ROUND TABLE
Saturday 23 May 2020: Oxford Round Table kindly donated 100 lunches for FilCom Oxford to distribute to Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre staff.
Three members of Oxford Round Table, including Chairman Stuart Langston, joined FilCom Oxford helpers at the distribution.
MM Catering Services provided the food and donated desserts.
BBC News Oxford article about the impact of coronavirus
on Filipinos living and working in Oxfordshire
21 May 2020
FILCOM OXFORD DISTRIBUTES MEALS TO JOHN RADCLIFFE HOSPITAL STAFF GENEROUSLY DONATED AND CATERED BY MACDONALD BEAR HOTEL, WOODSTOCK, OXFORDSHIRE
Saturday 16 May 2020: Macdonald Bear Hotel, Woodstock kindly donated and catered 100 lunches for FilCom Oxford to distribute to John Radcliffe Hospital staff.
FILCOM OXFORD DISTRIBUTES MEALS TO CHURCHILL HOSPITAL STAFF GENEROUSLY DONATED BY MEGAWORLD INTERNATIONAL
Saturday 9 May 2020: Megaworld International kindly donated 100 lunches for FilCom Oxford to distribute to Churchill Hospital staff.
MM Catering Services provided the food and donated desserts.
BBC Radio Oxford interview with Ariel Lanada,
Chairman of FilCom Oxford, about the
Community's food distribution
3 May 2020
FILCOM OXFORD DISTRIBUTES MEALS TO JR STAFF GENEROUSLY DONATED BY MEGAWORLD INTERNATIONAL
Saturday 2 May 2020: Megaworld International kindly donated 100 lunches for FilCom Oxford to distribute to John Radcliffe Hospital staff.
MM Catering Services provided the food and donated desserts.
JOLLIBEE COMES TO OXFORD!
Saturday 2 May 2020
Eto na talaga.... dumalaw na si Jollibee sa Oxford !!!
🎶🎵🎶I love you, Sabado... pati na rin Linggo .. 🎶🎵🎶
🚀
3 Reasons Why Jollibee Will Always be Loved
♥️♥️♥️
- It cheers us up! Effortlessly. 😉
- It brings the family together. 👨👩👧👧
- Jollibee played a huge part in our childhood. 🤗
FILCOM OXFORD DISTRIBUTES MEALS TO JR STAFF GENEROUSLY DONATED BY KABAYAN REMIT
Saturday 25 April 2020: Kabayan Remit kindly donated 100 lunches for FilCom Oxford to distribute to Churchill Hospital staff.
MM Catering Services provided the food and donated desserts.
FILCOM OXFORD DISTRIBUTES VEHICLE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT GENEROUSLY DONATED BY
Through the good offices of Abingdon Chinese Community
BP Castrol has kindly donated disposable seat covers, mats and steering wheel covers to help limit virus spread through vehicles.
Contact Ariel Lanada for more information.
FILCOM OXFORD DISTRIBUTES MEALS TO JR STAFF GENEROUSLY DONATED BY KABAYAN REMIT
Saturday 18 April 2020: Kabayan Remit kindly donated 100 lunches for FilCom Oxford to distribute to John Radcliffe Hospital staff.
MM Catering Services provided the food and donated a cupcake dessert.
FILCOM OXFORD DISTRIBUTES MEALS TO JR STAFF GENEROUSLY DONATED BY MM CATERING SERVICES
Saturday 4 April 2020: MM Catering Services kindly donated 65 lunches for FilCom Oxford to distribute to John Radcliffe Hospital staff.
FILCOM OXFORD CONTRIBUTES TO MUSEUM OF OXFORD 'MIXING MATTERS' PROJECT
Saturday 11 January 2020
Rose Hill Community Centre
Oxford