As we end the summer season and start the third quarter of 2014, we are glad to celebrate the birthdays of the pillars of this company, Dr. Walter Brown and Mrs. Annabelle Brown. To mark these occasions, two separate activities were held.

For Dr. Brown, a rosary and thanksgiving mass were offered at Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel that was mostly attended by the employees and executives of the Brown group of companies. It was a time to quietly reflect all that has been achieved in the past months as well as a chance to offer our personal intentions. Then as a community, we joyously shared the snacks given after the mass. Our fellow employees from ABCI – Butuan and ABERDI Mill also held their own separate Rosary offered for the birthday celebration of our beloved Chairman.

On the other hand, Ma’am Annabelle was serenaded by a group of talented Brown Group employees as an advance birthday celebration. As the photos clearly show, she was caught by surprise. Songs like “Iingatan Ka“ and “Wind Beneath My Wings” resonated in the bar lounge. A short program followed and thoughtful birthday wishes from our fellow employees delighted Mrs. Brown. Of course, the celebration will not end without some insightful message from our dear Chairman. As always, his speeches were passionate and heartwarming.

Congratulations to all who made these preparations possible. On behalf of the entire team of the Brown Group of Companies, we wish our dear Dr. and Mrs. Walter Brown a very happy birthday. May your life be filled with happiness, success and good health.