UNEP President Celebrates 33rd Birthday with a Healing Mass

A solemn mass and an offering of healing on June 22 momentously marked the 33^rd birthday celebration of UNEP President Atty. Remelisa Alfelor-Moraleda with no less than the Mission Director of the SVD Mission Philippines, Rev. Fr. Algerico "Jerry" M. Orbos as the main celebrant.  On that red- letter day, UNEP faculty members, students and well-wishers gathered at the University of Northeastern Philippines' gymnasium to offer their own little wishes and prayers.

The entrance song "Let the Fire Fall" performed by UNEP band greeted the crowd.  It was followed by the reflective dance of UNEP's Center for Culture and the Art (UNEP -CCA), depicting the seven (7) gifts of the Holy Spirit.  It was indeed a celebration of life and healing all wrapped up in one memorable occasion.

Aside from Fr. Orbos, Iriga Parish Priest Msgr. Loiuse Jonie Aguilar was also present to personally join the celebrant on her unforgettable day.

Fr. Orbos, also dubbed as the "healing priest", is popularly known for his active campaign in promoting mission awareness all over the world.  He takes care of the Filipino SVD missionaries working in other parts of the country.  Aside from preaching, he also writes songs of praise, shares his experiences thru his regular column in the Philippine Daily Inquirer and conducts media apostolate. He spreads the message of God and conveys the message of hope, love and healing thru his words and healing sessions.

The mass offering was both for healing and also as a tribute to Atty. Moraleda on her birthday.  It was one of the most most attended occasions in the university.  World class performers UNEP Chorale rendered a a birthday song while the High School Department expressed their greetings thru a powerpoint presentation.  The USG also presented the university's achievements during Atty. Peachy's term.  Classes in both elementary and secondary level were suspended in the afternoon.

Atty. Moraleda, being dubbed as perhaps the youngest university president in the academic arena, had already proven how hard work, dedication and perseverance works.  She believes that as long as you continue to inspire other people through good example and sheer commitment, everything else will fall into place.  Her unending drive for excellence will bring UNEP further to where it should go-building a stronger community thru globally-competitive students.  Considered as one of the best universities, UNEP will continue to soar high and aim high as it settles its name as one of the top universities in the region.