18 May 2024 – Filipino-Australian Teachers Association of Queensland (FATAQ) annual fund-raising social event celebrating ‘Flores De Mayo’ at Runcorn Tavern, Runcorn. The fundraising social gathered many stylish members and supporters of FATAQ showcasing their best gowns and headdresses. The President of FATAQ, Josie Swallow, opened the event and showcased FATAQ past years program, with Philippine Consul Atty. Sheryll Gabutero providing inspirational messages along with other committee members of FATAQ, Raffy Landicho and Victor Estillore. The event’s Master of Ceremonies was Teresita Aquino-Launt. All proceeds went to FATAQ literacy program which includes conducting workshops and seminars for international students with respect to visa, migration, and teaching requirements in Queensland, donating equipment to schools in the Philippines and sponsoring disadvantaged school children in conjunction with the Smith Family Charity.
