Mid Ulster Filipino Association - MUFA

10/06/2026

09/06/2026

To all our kabayans, please be aware that there might be a protest tonight in Cookstown main street concerning the recent horrific knife incident attack in Belfast yesterday.

Local shops were requested to close early.

Please avoid the town area if you can and be vigilant and safe aware. Kindly also avoid posting any unnecessary social media comment or video re-posting that might trigger any attacks towards our community.

Mag ingat po tayong lahat and be safe.

Maraming salamat po.

26/04/2026

🔔 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗗𝗜𝗚𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗦𝗔 𝗗𝗢𝗖𝗨𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗣𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦

Please be advised that, 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮𝟳 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗦𝗔 𝗱𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗱 as valid proof of birth, marriage, death, and other vital events for passport applications.

Passport applicants are reminded to submit clear printed copies of the applicable digital PSA documents, with all contents clearly visible. These documents will be subject to the usual verification procedures by the Consular Section of the Embassy.

For questions or clarifications, please email [email protected]

26/04/2026

ADVISORY from the Social Security System - London Office

20/04/2026

Update and Announcement :

It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of
Jestoni Tenio R.I.P.

Jestoni passed away suddenly 17th April 2026. Precious and beloved only son of Jovencio and Emma Tenio.

Late of Highfield Road Magherafelt.

St. Padre Pio Pray for Him.

Jestoni will be reposing in McCusker’s Funeral Directors, 65 Rainey St, Magherafelt BT45 5AF, on Tuesday evening between 6-8pm for a vigil all welcome.

A funeral service will take place for Jestoni on Thursday 23rd April at 12noon in O’Neill’s Funeral Directors Chapel of Rest, 98 Stewartstown Road Belfast BT11 9JP.

The service will be livestreamed on our page for anyone who can’t attend at:

(https://www.facebook.com/oneillsfuneraldirectorsbelfast/?locale=en_GB )

Jestoni will then return home to his family in the Philippines.

Jestoni will be loved and missed always by his heartbroken mother, father, family, friends and colleagues.

All enquiries to O’Neill’s Funeral Directors 98 Stewartstown Road Belfast BT11 9JP. (tel: 02890620099) or online www.oneillsfuneraldirectors.co.uk

A gofundme page has been set up for donations to his family:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/for-jestoni-family-support

19/04/2026

It is with sadness that we inform our kababayans the death of our friend and brother Jestoni Tenio, 27 yrs of age last Friday. Jestoni an only son hails from the province of Bukidnon.

An open casket viewing will be arranged for those who want to pay their respects will be posted soon on this page.

A GoFundme page has been set up for donations to his family.

Thank you

14/01/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1D2hXzVpFw/

A GoFundMe has been set up to help with the repatriation/funeral costs for Kath, Ralph & Baby Kate Singco. 🙏🤍🕊️ 🙏🤍🕊️ 🙏🤍🕊️

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Cathrene Kith Quinones Singco and her husband, Ralph Anthony Singco.

Kith and Ralph were dedicated members of our community who spent their lives in service to others as healthcare workers. Kith served with compassion as a Nurse, and Ralph was a devoted Care Assistant. Their lives were defined by their kindness and their commitment to the health and well-being of those in their care.

On Sunday, January 11, 2026, Cathrene was involved in a devastating two-car collision near Nutts Corner in Crumlin. Tragically, Cathrene, who was 7 months pregnant in her 30s, passed away following the accident. The heartbreak deepened as her unborn baby also lost her life as a result of the collision. Her husband, Ralph, who was also in the vehicle and fought for his life in the hospital, passed away today, January 13, 2026.

No family should have to navigate such a monumental tragedy alone. Any contribution, no matter how small, will go directly toward ensuring this family can be laid to rest together in their homeland.

If you are unable to donate at this time, please consider sharing this page with your network to help us reach our goal.

We thank you for your kindness, your prayers, and your support for the Singco and Quinones family during this time of mourning

https://gofund.me/d160dd1e9

09/12/2025

Hello everyone😊
We would like to invite all our fellow OFWs here in Cookstown to join us for a special Filipino Mass, where we can pray together, give thanks, and find comfort in God’s presence even while we are far from home.

🕊️ Filipino Mass
📅 December 14, 2025
⏰ 4-5pm
📍 Holy Trinity Church
Chapel St, Cookstown BT80 8QB

After the Mass, there will be refreshments at (Cookstown Community Centre, lower room. Fairhill Rd, Cookstown.)
Everyone is welcome to stay, share food, and enjoy fellowship with our Filipino community.

This celebration is a chance for us to gather as one community, strengthen our faith, and support one another.

If anyone is interested to sponsor, it will be a big help. Any small donation is also truly appreciated to support the expenses for the hall, the chapel, and the priest.

Everyone is welcome — bring your friends and family!

Kita-kits po tayo. God bless! 🙏🇵🇭

18/11/2025

Our winner claimed his prize in A Primeira shop ( our Filipino store in Cookstown). Thank you so much Fabricio for your always support to Filipino Community.Congrats Bernard Tejones.🎉

14/11/2025

22 days to go before the Christmas party and here's getting more exciting as 2 more generous sponsors added in our lists.

Please read until in the bottom.

Here comes Santa Claus in just couple of weeks.

Catering by Manong's Filipino Food.

Deadline of payment : November 30, 2025
£15 per person includes meal.

For those FAMILIES, Only the parents will pay £15 each and your children above 10 yo will only pay £10 each. And your children below 10yo is Free.

For Payment: Please message for details.

Sponsors who already pledge for raffles are:
1. Karro
2. Tesco
3. JIL Cookstown Church
4. Kwentong Butcher
5. A Primeira Ltd.
6. Manong's
7. Sperrin Galvanisers Ltd.
8. 2 balikbayan from Star Cargo Ltd.
9. Dealourus Ltd.

and still counting for more blessings to us for our party.
Interested for singing, dancing
to include in the program, please forward your name.

Not a party if there's no Parlor games and a disco. So we all have that and a lot more raffles from sponsors.

Thank you.