Happy Birthday Msgr. Basiling

Msgr. Basiling turned 98 years old today. He was among the concelebrants during the Pontifical Mass in celebration of the Feast of Our Lady's Nativity.

That's me with the monsignor after the Pontifical Mass

Last year during the Charter Day Celebration, in the words of Mayor Mel Sarmiento, it was Msgr. Basiling's meeting with President Arroyo that gave the Presidential visit the human touch. Here's a picture of that meeting.