Minglanilla, Philippines April 2024 - The Salesian Family in the Province of the Southern Philippines (FIS) has gathered in a spirit of communion, formation and mission at the FMA Mary Help of Christians School in Minglanilla, Cebu. This significant meeting, with the theme "Communion, Formation and Mission of the Salesian Family in relation to Don Bosco's dream at 9 years of age", involved members from different branches of the Salesian Family, including the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB), the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (FMA), the Association of Salesian Cooperators (ASC), the Mary Help of Christians Association (ADMA), Past Pupils of Don Bosco, Volunteers of Don Bosco and Damas Salesianas The novices, pre-novices and aspirants from the Don Bosco Formation Centre in Lawaan were also involved. The central moment of the event was the enriching address by Fr Nestor Impelido, SDB, originally from the Northern Philippines Province. Fr Impelido stressed the urgency of a complete Salesian presence in the missions, taking up a reflection by Fr Egidio Viganò that "in the missions there is an urgent need for an integral Salesian presence". Fr Impelido elaborated on some key points, underlining that the Salesian Family is an ecclesial reality and a living heritage bequeathed by Don Bosco himself. The day was marked by Holy Mass and community lunch, as well as a festival of talents that fostered a deep sense of fraternity and unity among the participants.