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Philippine Ambassador Presents Credentials to Ghanaian President

Ambassador Mellejor also presented the Letter of Recall of former Ambassador Shirley Q. Ho-Vicario

Ambassador Mersole J. Mellejor presented his credentials to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of the Republic of Ghana at the Jubilee House, the seat of the country's presidency, in the capital Accra on Monday, 08 July 2024.  Ambassador Mellejor also presented the Letter of Recall of former Ambassador Shirley Q.…

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    • PH Ambassador Marie Charlotte G. Tang and Comorian Interior Minister Fakridine Mahamoud sign the MOU on behalf of their respective governments. (photo from Nairobi PE)
    • Ambassador Tang conveyed to Director-General for Political and Legal Affairs Faiçoil Mohamed Djitihadi the Philippines' appreciation for Comoros' partnership in the multilateral front, including its support for Philippine candidatures. (photo from Nairobi PE)
    • Ambassador Tang and Comorian Interior Minister Fakridine Mahamoud pose for a photo after signing the MOU. (photo from Nairobi PE)
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Philippines, Comoros Sign Agreement to Boost Bilateral Ties

The two countries will cooperate in various areas, including on health, education, culture, environment, vocational and technical training, and tourism

The first-ever cooperation agreement between the Philippines and Comoros was signed by Philippine Ambassador to Comoros with residence in Nairobi, Marie Charlotte G. Tang, and Comorian Minister of Interior, Information, Decentralization and Territory Administration, Fakridine Mahamoud on 19 June 2024 in Moroni, the capital of Comoros. Under the General Memorandum…

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    • Photo DeThe Rizal Monument illuminated green in celebration of Africa Day. (Photo courtesy of DFA-OPD Maria Vanessa Ubac)
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Philippines: Rizal Monument Illuminated Green in Celebration of Africa Day 2024

Africa Day, celebrated on May 25th each year, commemorates the establishment of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) in 1963, which has since been succeeded by the African Union (AU)

The Rizal Monument was illuminated in green today in celebration of Africa Day which marks the 61st anniversary of the founding of the African Union.  Africa Day, celebrated on May 25th each year, commemorates the establishment of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) in 1963, which has since been succeeded by the…

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Philippines' Morion Mask Showcased at Masks of the World Exhibit in Kenya

The Philippine Embassy showcased a Morion head mask crafted by Mr. Gilbert Monsanto, a local artist from Mogpog town in Marinduque

On the occasion of the Philippine National Heritage Month and the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development (21 May), the Philippine Embassy in Nairobi participated in the "Masks of the World" exhibition at the Nairobi National Museum, organized by the Embassy of Romania in Nairobi and the…

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Philippines Embassy in Rabat Hosts First Exhibit in Africa of Kapatiran at Ugnayan ng Natatanging Sining at Talento (KUNST)

Gracing the occasion were guests from the diplomatic corps, the private sector, the Filipino community, and the art community in Rabat

The Philippine Embassy in Morocco, in partnership with the Kapatiran at Ugnayan ng Natatanging Sining at Talento (KUNST), hosted the vernissage of Viaje 3 Filipinism What Makes Art Filipino on 06 May 2024 at the Abla Ababou Gallery in Rabat, Morocco In his welcome remarks, Philippine Ambassador to Morocco Leslie…

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Visiting Filipino Artists Host Art Lecture and Workshop for Filipino Community in Morocco

As tokens of appreciation, the artists presented souvenir artworks to the participants which were warmly received

As part of its cultural diplomacy program and in celebration of National Heritage Month, the Philippine Embassy in Rabat, in partnership with Kapatiran at Ugnayan ng Natatanging Sining at Talentong Pilipino (KUNST), hosted an art lecture and workshop for artistically-inclined members of the Filipino community on 5 May 2024 at…

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Filipino Artists Conduct Lecture, Art Workshop for University Students in Morocco

The lecture was delivered by Mr. Virgilio Cuizon, a multi-awarded art impresario, a renowned and accomplished Filipino curator, seasoned artist, and a leader of the Filipino community in Germany

As part of its cultural diplomacy program and in celebration of National Heritage Month, the Philippine Embassy in Rabat, in partnership with Kapatiran at Ugnayan ng Natatanging Sining at Talentong Pilipino (KUNST), organized an art lecture and workshop at the Université Internationale de Rabat (UIR) for the students and members…

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Philippines Ambassador to Kenya discusses Blue Economy, Potential Investments, People-to-People Exchanges with Mombasa Officials

Ambassador Tang commended Governor Nassir and the county government for their efforts to bring development to the citizens of Mombasa

Philippine Ambassador to Kenya Marie Charlotte G. Tang paid a courtesy call on Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir of Mombasa County during her visit to the city of Mombasa on 21-23 April 2024. The two officials discussed their shared interest in the blue economy, with the Philippines being an archipelagic country…

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Philippines Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthen International Counter-Terrorism Efforts at High-Level Meeting in Abuja, Nigeria

The Philippines also expressed its readiness to share its own experiences with the peoples and governments of Africa through country-led and country-owned solutions

The Philippines, represented by H.E. Mersole J. Mellejor, Philippine Ambassador to Nigeria, actively participated in the High-Level African Counter-Terrorism Meeting held on 22-23 April 2024 in Abuja, Nigeria. The meeting, which was organized by the Government of Nigeria and the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism, with support from countries such…

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Philippine Embassy in Bahrain Assists Five Filipinos from Cairo During their Transit en Route to Manila

The Embassy’s ATN team, led by Vice Consul Laser Blitz Sumagaysay, met and assisted the repatriates during their transit at the Bahrain International Airport

The Philippine Embassy assisted five (5) Filipino repatriates from Cairo, Egypt, during their transit in Bahrain en route to Manila on 06 March 2024. The Embassy’s ATN team, led by Vice Consul Laser Blitz Sumagaysay, met and assisted the repatriates during their transit at the Bahrain International Airport. The repatriates…