Rome (Italy). The Embassy of the Philippines to the Holy See has conferred on Sister Runita Galve Borja, General Councilor for Youth Ministry of the Institute of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, an award for service to the Church and the Country. The award, officially conferred on 3 November 2023, was withdrawn by her at the Embassy of Rome in February 2024.
In the Letter addressed to Sister Runita, the Ambassador, Mrs. Myla Grace Ragenia Catalbas Macahilig, expressed herself as follows:
“As we recall the theme ‘Donated to donate’ of the celebration of the 500th anniversary of the introduction of Christianity in the Philippines (2021), we realize that the Philippines has come to a point where it is in a position to ‘give back’ to Mother Church.
One of the most precious gifts that the Country has offered to the Church are her many sons and daughters who have chosen to undertake priestly/religious life. At this time, we see many of these priests and Sisters taking positions of responsibility and leadership in their respective orders/congregations.
For her part, the Embassy believes that the time has come to recognize the service that these leaders are rendering to their communities and to recognize that, in assuming these roles, they also honor the Philippines and the Philippine Nation.
I have the privilege to inform you that we have identified you as one of these honored leaders, in recognition of the service you are rendering to the Church and the Country.”
Congratulations to Sister Runita, with the hope of continuing with the same passion and enthusiasm in her service to the Institute and to the Church, in the spirit of the “da mihi animas” for the salvation of young people, especially the poorest.
Congratulatiosn for this recognition sr. Runita! May the Good Lord continue to guide and protect you in your service.
Congratulations dear Sr. Runita! We are truly proud of you.
Congratulations dear Sr.Runita. We are proud of you. You deserve this recognition for all you do in the Church and in the congregation for the glory of God using all your power and talent.
Hearty congratulations, dear Sr Runita, for the award for service to the Church and the country. Alongside the recognition of the Embassy of the Philippines to the Holy See, Our Institute is also honoured and recognised through your quality service, particularly, in the Youth Ministry. May God be blessed, and the Living Monument of Don Bosco’s Gratitude to Mary that you are, be prolonged through the ages to come.
Congratulations! Mighty proud and happy for you Sr. Bing! You deserve such recognition of your passion and dedication for the work of the Institute especially for the evangelization of youth. My deepest gratitude and prayers for your mission.
Hats off to you Sr. Runita. 🥳 🤠
Happy an proud of your commendable loving service to the Church and Country. Congratulations 🎉👏
Congratulations Sr. Bing! Thank you for your selfless dedication and untiring service to God in the Church and in the Institute. This recognition truly you deserve as you have been living the Da Mihi Animas in your daily response of love. Mabuhay ang Pilipinas! Mabuhay ka po!
Congratulations Sr Bing! Mabuhay! Praise the Lord 🙏
Sor Runita, ¡que alegría! compartimos la alegría y agradecemos contigo. Seguimos caminando. Mucho ánimo. Un abrazo grande
We take pride Sr. Bing that you are given this recognition by our Philippine Embassy here in Rome. You deserve this recognition because you have given your contribution to the Church as well as to the Institute. Congratulations!