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8.25.2006

Thelma Burgonio Watson




Thelma Burgonio Watson


  • 1st Filipina to be ordained as a minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA 1984)
  • 1st Filipina Chairperson and 1st Filipina clergywoman of the National Asian Presbyterian Council of the Presbyterian Church (USA)

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“To bless is to wish every good thing, to wish for a bright future.”


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Rev. Thelma Burgonio Watson
Special significance to history

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Did you know...

  • ...that President Noynoy Aquino was the first Filipino bachelor to become President of the Republic of the Philippines?
  • ...that Astronomer Armando Lee was the first Filipino Master of Science (MS) degree holder in Astronomy in the Philippines?
  • ...that race driver Marlon Stockinger was the first Filipino-Swiss race winner in the Michelin Formula Renault UK Championship?
  • ...that Joy Rojas was the first Filipina to run across 3,107 miles across the United States?
  • ...that boxing champion Manny Pacquiao was the first Filipino sports billionaire?
  • ...that José Rizal was given the label 'First Filipino' by Leon Ma. Guerrero, the first Filipino Ambassador to Germany?