1 September 2011

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COUNCILLOR Danny Favor was honoured by the Deputy Philippine Ambassador Reynaldo Catapang as the first-ever town councillor of Filipino origin to be elected in the UK, at a recent ceremony held at the Philippine Embassy. The Deputy Ambassador presented Cllr Favor with a certificate recognising his historic achievement.

Danny said he hoped his achievement will “inspire and encourage Filipinos to be more proactive, motivated, and productive members of society and continue making a difference in their communities, both in the UK and the Philippines”.

Danny who is an Ophthalmic Nurse Practitioner at the Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead, was elected in May this year as Councillor for Asphalts Ward on the East Grinstead Town Council. He is also President of the Filipino-British Association and works closely with several local charities.

With the support of the Town Council, he will continue his work with various groups in organizing social, cultural and sporting activities which promote good relationships, cooperation and participation in pursuit of common goals within the community. In particular he hopes to organise a large inter-town sport festival in East Grinstead, supported by various local groups and neighbouring towns.

Cllr Favor, who was interviewed by the BBC about his honour, has also started a Health and Wellness Action Team, composed of Registered Nurses and other health care professionals who will volunteer to perform free blood pressure checks, blood sugar checks and BMI checks for interested residents, with the aim of preventing, detecting and monitoring common health problems such as hypertension, diabetes and malnutrition.