SEVENTEEN new U.S. citizens were sworn in at a naturalization ceremony at the District Court for the NMI in Gualo Rai on Monday morning.
Patricia Phelan, U.S. Citizenship and Immigrations Services officer, moved the district court to accept the applicants as new citizens.
Chief Judge Ramona V. Manglona granted the motion and welcomed the new citizens to the American family.
They are Gilda A. Abalos, Delia A. Acera, Angela V. Aldan, Pipit S. Ball, Charlie A. Borja, Ryan John M.L. Cabrera, Kristine A.D. Galang, Shanjib K. Halder, Ruel Q. Ibarra, Nolie R. Labadan, Grace P. Moran, Renea A. Raho, Norman A. Redor, Jeremiah R. Rother, Shyaralyn L. San Nicolas, Nenita C. Ta, and Ruel G. C. Vinluan.
Ruth Coleman, an administrative specialist and coordinator of the U.S. Department of Veteran Health Administration, was the guest speaker.
The new U.S. citizens pose for a photo with Chief Judge Ramona V. Manglona of the District Court of the NMI, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services officer Patricia Phelan, and guest speaker Ruth Coleman, and administrative specialist and coordinator of the U.S. Department of Veteran Health Administration.
District Court for the NMI photo
