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ON behalf of President Benigno S. between the Republic of the Agreement in 2012. Ambassador specifically in the Mindanao Peace
Aquino III, Foreign Affairs Secretary Philippines and the Commonwealth Process. He also contributed towards
Albert F. del Rosario conferred the of Australia closer and stronger.” Tweddell facilitated the Australian the modernization of the Philippine
Order of Sikatuna, Rank of Grand Navy by facilitating the donation of
Cross, Gold Distinction (Datu, Ambassador Tweddell has Government’s humanitarian landing craft heavy (LCH) ships in
Katangiang Ginto) on outgoing served actively for four years in the 2015.
Australian Ambassador William Philippines. During his tour of duty, the assistance in the aftermath of the
Thomas Ross Tweddell at the Ambassador has played a significant Senior Officials of the Department
Department of Foreign Affairs on role in further developing bilateral earthquake in Central Visayas and of Foreign Affairs and the Australian
January 05, 2016. The citation, signed relations between the Philippines Embassy were present at the
by President Aquino, recognized and Australia. He was instrumental Supertyphoon Yolanda in 2013, and conferment ceremony. The ceremony
Ambassador Tweddell’s “outstanding in the finalization and signing of the was also graced by DSWD Secretary
and commendable efforts towards Joint Declaration on the Philippines- Typhoon Glenda and Ruby in 2014. He Corazon Soliman and TESDA Director
bringing the diplomatic relations Australia Comprehensive Partnership General Irene Isaac. n Philippine Embassy
in 2015 and the Air Services expedited the delivery of Australia’s
Philippines / January 06, 2016
development assistance programs

in the Philippines in the fields of

education, natural disasters and

poverty reduction, and significantly

contributed to the development of

conflict affected areas in Mindanao,

South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs Recognizes New PHL Honorary Consul General in Busan
THE Korean government has confirmed hoon, Director General of MOFA’s South Asia Consul for Haiti Yu Seung-pil, dean of the

the Philippines’ appointment of an Honorary and Pacific Bureau. Korean Honorary Consuls Corps.

Consul General in Busan, with most areas Apart from Busan, South Korea’s second- Honorary Consul General An thanked

in the southern regions of South Korea, in biggest city, Philippine Honorary Consul the MOFA officials and expressed to

ceremonies held at the Ministry of Foreign General An will be responsible for the special Ambassador Hernandez his commitment

Affairs (MOFA) in Seoul on January 08. metropolitan areas of Ulsan, Daegu, Gwangju to “enhance safeguard and interest to

MOFA Chief of Protocol Yoon Yeo- as well as the provinces of South Gyeongsang, promote good relations among people,

cheol read the exequatur signed by South Jeolla, and Jeju Island. build and promote strong economic and

Korea’s Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se on Also witnessing the ceremony were cultural understanding” between the

(Left photo) Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Chief of Protocol Yoon Yeo-cheol hands the exequatur signed by December 21, 2015 to Mr. An Sang-wook, MOFA Director General for Protocol Affairs Philippines and the Republic of Korea.
Korea’s Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se to Mr. An Sang-wook, professor of social welfare at Ko-shin University in professor of social welfare at Ko-shin Lee Jung-il, the Philippine Embassy’s First Honorary consuls or consuls general
Busan, certifying his appointement by the Philippine government as Philippine Honorary Consul General in Busan. University in Busan, and witnessed by Secretary and Consul General Roderico
are prominent local business or retired

(Right photo) Newly confirmed Philippine Honorary Consul General to Busan An Sang-wook poses with MOFA Philippine Ambassador to South Korea Raul C. Atienza, MOFA Director for Diplomatic political leaders. n Philippine Embassy

Chief of Protocol Yoon Ye-cheol. S. Hernandez and Ambassador Kang Young- Mission Jang Ho-seung, and Honorary Philippines / January 15, 2016

Meet China: Chinese Travelers Service Matching Program
ASEAN-China Centre (ACC)
Secretary-General Yang Xiuping overseas. on Secretary of Education Bro Armin ACC Secretary-General Yang Xiuping with Philippine Education Secretary Bro. Armin A. Luistro, FSC; MCCA Chairman
led a delegation from the ACC and While in the Philippines, two A. Luistro, FSC, National Commission Felipe de Leon, Jr.; and DFA Undersecretary laura Q. del Rosario.
five Chinese tourism experts from for Culture and the Arts (NCCA)
the Guilin Tourism University to the workshops were conducted: one in Chairman Felipe M. de Leon, Jr., and
Philippines from December 07 to 11, Manila on December 08, and the DFA Undersecretary for International
2015 and held two Chinese outbound other in Cebu on December 11. ACC Economic Relations Laura Q. del
travel market workshops in Manila and the Department of Tourism Rosario, and Foreign Service Institute
and Cebu. (DOT), in partnership with the (FSI) Director-General Claro S.
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Cristobal. n Philippine Embassy Philippines /
Having successfully concluded and the Philippine Embassy in Beijing,
inaugural workshops in 2014 in jointly organized and collaborated in January 05, 2016
Indonesia and Brunei, the ASEAN- this project.
China Centre endeavored to hold a ASEAN- China Centre (ACC) Secretary-General Yang Xiuping, together with other ACC representatives, Chinese tourism experts from Guilin Tourism University, and DOT officials;
similar workshop in the Philippines, 51 local tour operators participated Mr. Tri Purnajaya (right), ACC Director of Education, Culture and Tourism, and DOT Director Maria Rica C. Bueno, Head of the Office of Tourism Standards and Regulations.
with the aim of enabling Philippine in the workshop in Manila, while the
travel and tourism industries to gain workshop in Cebu was attended by
a better understanding of the needs, 126 participants.
preferences, and consumer behavior
of Chinese tourists while traveling Prior to the workshop on
December 08, 2015, Secretary-
General Yang Xiuping and other ACC
representatives paid a courtesy call

Embraer Representative Calls on DFA Secretary del Rosario and DND Secretary
Officials of PHL Embassy in Singapore Gazmin to Meet with Counterparts in Washington

EMBRAER Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. First Secretary and Consul Mersole FOREIGN Affairs Secretary Albert on both countries, in particular, the the establishment of PH-US diplomatic
Business Development Director Philip J. Mellejor, Political and Cultural/ F. del Rosario and Defense Secretary recent developments in the South China relations. Secretary Del Rosario is
Windsor paid a courtesy call on officials Community Affairs and the PHL Voltaire Gazmin will meet with US Sea, the upcoming Special ASEAN-US expected to thank Secretary Kerry for
of the Philippine Embassy in Singapore Defense Attaché Aderito Navata in Secretary of State John Kerry and US Summit in California, and cooperation on the continued assistance of the United
headed by Ambassador Antonio A. receiving the Embraer official. n Philippine Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter climate change. States to PH defense modernization
Morales on January 12 at the Philippine Embassy Philippines / January 15, 2016 on January 12 in Washington for the and support to PH efforts to promote
Chancery along Nassim Road. Embraer second 2+2 Philippines-US Ministerial Following the successful visit of inclusive growth. The Philippines has
Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. represents the Meeting. President Obama to Manila in November been selected for a second Millennium
regional interests of Embraer S.A., 2015, the Philippines and the United Challenge Corporation Compact and
a Brazilian aerospace conglomerate The two sides are expected to discuss States reaffirm the enduring strength has expressed interest in joining
that produces commercial, military, a range of bilateral issues including of the bilateral alliance. The two the Transpacific Partnership trade
executive and agricultural aircraft and defense and security cooperation governments are also committed to agreement.
provides related services. The company and significant developments in the further enhance the historic friendship
is ranked as one of the world’s most economic engagement of the two to better serve their respective national The last 2+2 Ministerial Meeting
prominent airplane manufacturers. countries. The agenda will also cover interests. was held in 2012. n Philippine Embassy
Ambassador Morales was joined by regional and global issues that impact
This year marks the 70th anniversary of Philippines / January 11, 2016