Tarlac City, Philippines – May 2024 – The first Formation Meeting at the  East Asia-Oceania Regional level for Salesians in their Quinquennium was held from 6-10 May. The event, held at the picturesque Westwood Farm in Tarlac City was led by Fr Francis Moloney, SDB, from Australia. Designed as a fertile ground for Salesians in the first five years of ongoing formation, the Quinquenniun Formative Meeting, hosted by the Province of the Northern Philippines (FIN), brought together a group of 27 participants from the Provinces of the Northern Philippines, Southern Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong and the Vice-Province of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands. During the seminar, Fr Moloney, SDB, won hearts and minds with his life example and spiritual guidance. Each day took place based on a specific topic ranging from evangelical consecration to the exploration of Jesus as the icon par excellence of the Salesian charism and the profound meaning of the Eucharistic priesthood. The journey culminated in a deep exploration of the Gospel of St Mark, offering participants new insights and a complete framework for understanding and living the Word of God. What really set this meeting apart was its emphasis on common sharing and fraternal bonding. Participants also had the opportunity to make a cultural visit to the city of Tarlac.