Marco ... did you realise you share your BIG DAY with no lesser a personage than HRH, Charles, Prince of Wales - heir to the throne - who joins the OAP ranks on this date.

Now you may not be a prince - neither are you anywhere near to claiming your State Pension - but you've already, most~deservedly, attained your Silver Star for meritorious services to our marvellous online Filipino/UK community. Congratulations, well done and a very

At the same time, please be assured of members' continuing thoughts and *prayers (*where applicable) on behalf of your extended family in the Philippines.