Talisay City, Philippines - January 2025 - The much-awaited ‘1st AB REED and PASCOM Alumni Homecoming’ meeting brought together 13 groups of Alumni belonging to the Don Bosco Formation Centre - Lawaan (DBFC) on 29 January since the first programme started in 2008. Held at the Don Bosco Retreat House in Lawaan, Talisay City, Cebu, the event was a meaningful reunion filled with reflection, fraternity and a renewed commitment to Christian education. Fr Mel Racelis, SDB, Vice-Provincial of the Salesian Province of the Southern Philippines (FIS), spoke on the theme of Strenna 2025: ‘Anchored in Hope, Pilgrims with Youth’. After the speech, the alumni engaged in an exchange of experiences, reconnecting. The morning session ended with a Mass celebrated by Fr Fidel Orendain, SDB, FIS Provincial, and concelebrated by several Salesian priests. The afternoon session was full of joy and fun as the alumni participated in other sharing activities and the exciting ‘Getting to know each other’ session. The highlight of the event was the election of alumni who will lead future meetings and strengthen relationships.