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 The award, officially conferred on 3 November 2023, was withdrawn by her at the Embassy of Rome in February 2024.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.
Congratulations Sr. Bing. Proud of you. Thanks for your tireless zeal in serving the church and our Institute. Mabuhay ka at tayong mga pinoy!!!
Congratulations dear Sr. Runita
Congratulations Sr. Runita! Thank you for your love, your service, and your leadership!
Congratulations to you dear Sr. Runita. We are proud of you. Yes! Indeed your passion for the Church and the Institute has proved and you really deserve the recognition. May God and Our Blessed Mother continue to guide and inspire you to do the noble mission for His glory and the salvation of souls.
Parabéns, Sr. Runita. É bom que a sociedade reconheça os valores que os seus filhos desenvolvem e assim melhoram este mundo.
Congratulations po, Sr, Bing! Thank you for your joyful and tireless service. Your witness of life inspires us to be forever young for the young. One with you towards living the Da Mihi Animas in our Institute, our society and in the Church! Maraming Salamat po and Mabuhay!
Congratulations, Sr. Runita. Proud of you. Thank you for your untiring, dedicated service to our Institute in the service of the young. God bless you abundantly.
Coñģratulations sr.Runita. Proud of your Churh and country. May many more see the woders the Lord has done through you
Hearty congratulations, dear Sr Runita, for the award in recognition of your service to the Church and the country. We feel honoured and blessed along with you as you represent our Institute. May God be blessed even as you continue to prolong Don Bosco’s gratitude to
Mary throughout all times, and especially on this special occasion.
Congratulations dear Sr. Runita, You deserve this Recognition, we are proud of you. We thank God for your gift to our Institute👍👏🙏