AAHRMES
DR. GLORIA BAKEN WONG-SIY FOUNDER & PRESIDENT EMERITUS
Time and again, despite all the obstacles that came our way these past few years, AAHRMEI has steadfastly stood up against all odds. This year, we ambitiously planned to hold our 2nd International and 23rd National Convention in Seoul, South Korea, unmindful of the hesitant reaction from many negative-minded people. We boldly went through our plans and preparations with some doubts like; will there be members who would join? Can they afford the cost of this event? Will the schools support their participation? These and a lot more questions came into our minds. After all, we are not exempted from the difficulties being experienced by most people. But AAHRMEI believes in God's blessings! As leaders, we need to take the first step with all our sincere desire to provide a venue for many of the members who cannot afford to go out on their own to comply with the challenges for international exposures.
Today, as we look around and see familiar faces of AAHRMEI friends and acquaintances, we cannot help but feel proud to think that our aim in pursuing the thrust of the government for internationalization is being carried out through the activities in this AAHRMEI Convention. You will go back to your schools full of drive and enthusiasm to share and implement the knowledge, information and best practices learned from the collaboration with Korean University. In addition, the experiences of having visited one of the most dreamed-of-tour destinations is something that would stay as a lifetime memory.
May each of us immerse ourselves with the learning and sharing, and at the same time, bask in the wintry atmosphere of Seoul. Let us thank the Good Lord for making it possible for us to be together in this very memorable event! Make the most out of this 2nd International and 23rd National Convention, as we adapt and understand the cultural diversities of our neighboring countries.
2ND INTERNATIONAL AND THE PHILIPPINES 23RD NATIONAL CONVENTION
SEOUL
South Korea