26/07/2026
wow!
Happy birthday po
Filipino American Evangeline Paredes celebrated her 110th birthday and has been recognized by DC Health as the oldest living resident of Washington, D.C.
Paredes served at the Philippine Embassy during and after World War II before beginning a distinguished 30-year career as a civil servant at the Pentagon. The Philippine Embassy joined her family and community in celebrating her remarkable milestone and lifelong dedication to public service.
Her simple advice for a long and meaningful life: help others, serve your community and do what needs to be done.