People, Events, Places (PEP)

  By Susan Palmes-Dennis ROCKINGHAM, North Carolina—The ‘Padasal’ (communal prayer) for the ninth day novena for the soul of Dell Fallar ended on Wednesday evening, May 27.  The nine-day novena is a traditional Catholic devotion prayer for the dead to commend the soul of the deceased to God’s mercy.  Organized by Dell’s close friend Dr. Nini Bautista, the ‘Padasal’ for Dell Fallar @Adelia de la Cruz Fallar is well attended by friends and acquaintances.  Dr. Bautista explained that the Filipino-American community is leading the novena that was conducted through Zoom to support the the bereaved family.    Dr. Bautista is assisted by the novena    expertise and technical support of Nenette    Costes and Lorena Ostrea -Cruz.  Both were assisted by husband Richard and John on the technical side except on the last night where it was Boging and Doris Mata who facilitated the technical aspect of the novena.  The first day of the novena...

  Krishyl Alos Laderas with her family By Susan Palmes-Dennis A MATH teacher with roots in the Philippines is chosen as this year’s ‘Teacher Of The Year’ of Anson Middle School at Wadesboro, North Carolina as well as the ‘Outstanding Secondary Math Teacher’ by the North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Krishyl Alos Laderas, who finds numbers interesting as it makes her think and solve life’s problems feels inspired to continue giving, uplifting and making a difference in the lives of her students.    Laderas, who always carries a smile on her face. said the awards are not only a validation of what she does inside the classroom but also what she instills into her students everyday which are persistence and dedication.    She said the awards is a reminder to her of the responsibility she carries as an educator.  Laderas, whose language revolves around square roots, quotients, absolute value and coordinates was nominated by her administrator which ...