by Manny Asuncion

Dulaaang Bayan Melbourne (DBMI), a Filipino community theatre in Melbourne, elected its new officers during its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Sunday, 3 November 2013 at the Philippine Australian Multi-purpose Centre at 93 Cowper Street, Footscray.

The newly elected officers are: Chairperson, Frisco Gutierrez; Vice-chairperson, Rheg Taylor; Secretary, Adrian Prophet; Assistant Secretary, Willie Obien; Treasurer, Nikki Garing and Assistant Treasurer, Orly Victuelles.

After the election, the officers and members discussed the forthcoming programs and projects of the organization. One of these is a stage production which will be shown early October next year.

DBMI is encouraging members of the Filipino-Australian community to join in this theatre group which aims to delineate the social realities of Migrant Filipinos in Australia and to showcase the artistic and creative talents of Filipino-Australians in Victoria.

The newly elected DBMI officers 2013-2015
(l-r) Back Row. Willie Obien, Assistant Secretary; Orly Victuelles, Assistant Treasurer; Adrian Prophet, Secretary;

Frisco Gutierrez, Chairperson and Nikki Garing, Treasurer. Front Row. Seated: Rhegi Taylor, Vice-chairperson.