Key Points
- The Pamana Ball has become an annual celebration recognising outstanding Filipino-Australians in New South Wales while supporting the main project of NARRA Co-op, the Philippine-Australian Arts, Culture & Innovation (PAACI): Project 500, which aims to establish a Filipino-Australian Cultural and Innovation Centre and leave a lasting legacy for future generations.
- Philippine Ambassador Hon. Antonio Morales attended as the guest of honour, noting the importance of taking pride in Filipino culture and continuing to build strong connections within a multicultural society like Australia.
- The event took place on Sunday, 1 February 2026, at the Liverpool Catholic Club, where individuals with outstanding contributions to the promotion of Filipino culture and arts across generations were recognised.
- The celebration coincided with National Arts Month in the Philippines, observed every February to recognise the importance of arts and culture in nation-building.
The honourees were formally recognised as Adult and Youth Ambassadors for Culture and the Arts.
Adult Ambassadors for Culture and the Arts
• Sheryll Ilagan – Olympia Lazaro
• Frances Helena
• Grenessil Histon
• Rich Abella Bihag
• Bernadette Lubina
• Erlinda Geronimo Santos
• Neria Soliman
Youth Ambassadors for Culture and the Arts
• Joan-Paula Conducto
• Joshua Santos
• Renee Isabella Dela Cruz
• Nigel Guarin
• Isaiah Lazaro
• Asia Cook
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