05/10/2026
A DEEPEST GRATITUDE FROM THE HEART
The Asociación Cultural Islas Filipinas extends its deepest gratitude to everyone who made our participation in the Gran Cabalgata de la Hispanidad 2026 a meaningful and memorable celebration of Filipino culture, unity, and pride.
Above all, we thank God for guiding and protecting us throughout this journey and for giving us strength through every challenge.
Our heartfelt appreciation goes to the Philippine Embassy in Spain, headed by H.E. Ambassador Philippe J. Lhuillier, Mr. Mark Francis C. Hamoy, Deputy Head of Mission and Consul General, for his continued presence and support for the Filipino community. To Atty. Dyan Kristine Miranda-Pastrana, First Secretary and Consul, Cultural Affairs, Tourism and Public Diplomacy Section, for her guidance, encouragement, and continued support.
Our appreciation also goes to Atty. Angela A. Lbrado-Trinidad, Labor Attaché of the Migrant Workers Office Madrid, Ms. Verushcka Ardel Gonzalez Maling of OWWA Madrid office and Col. Joseph Jeremias Cirilo C. Dator, Defense and Armed Forces Attaché, for their valuable support and assistance.
We are equally grateful to Mam Janice, for always being there and continuously supporting our community initiatives.
A very special recognition goes to our best choreographers, Cui Ronnel and Miyu Michiko Junco. Thank you for your exceptional dedication, commitment, creativity, patience, and countless hours of hard work. Your passion and professionalism brought our performance to life and inspired our performers to give their very best. Your contribution was truly invaluable.
To our Islas Filipinas team, performers, and volunteers, thank you for your dedication, sacrifices, time, and commitment. Every effort, whether seen or behind the scenes, contributed to this achievement.
To our donors and supporters, thank you for your generosity and for believing in our cultural representation.
To all our invitees who joined us in marching and proudly waving the Philippine flag, thank you for sharing that unforgettable moment with us.
And to the entire Filipino Community in Spain, thank you for your overwhelming support, encouragement, and solidarity.
This achievement is a reflection of what we can accomplish when we come together with one heart, one purpose, and one flag.
Maraming salamat po sa inyong lahat.
PROUD TO BE FILIPINO. 🇵🇭❤️💙💛
