Paranaque City, Philippines - October 2022 - The Association of Mary Help of Christians (ADMA) of the Philippines celebrated its 40th National Convention on October 15 at the National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians in Paranaque City. The theme of this year's Convention, "ADMA, Living the Salesian Way and Serving with Love," was inspired by the commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the death of St. Francis de Sales, so ADMA members may continually strive to love, live and serve others, with Mary as their model and guide. Fr. Nestor Impelido, SDB, former ADMA National Delegate and Spiritual Animator of the Salesian Province of the Northern Philippines (FIN), was the guest speaker. The national conference was attended by about 200 ADMA members from eighteen local groups that are actively present in different places in the country. Also, with the support of Fr. Godofredo Atienza, SDB, Salesian Family and ADMA Delegate of the Southern Philippines Province (FIS), three ADMA FIS members, together with Fr. Rooney John Undar, SDB, were able to attend the National Convention. Fr. Cris Magbitang, SDB, currently National Delegate and Spiritual Animator of ADMA FIN and also Rector and Parish Priest of the National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians, presided over the Holy Mass. Before the final blessings, the ADMA commitment was recited to live and renew a faithful and responsible personal commitment as members of the Association and the Salesian Family.