Page 32 - Hello Philippines November 2015 'B' issue

32 www.hello-philippines.com PHILIPPINE EMBASSY AROUND THE WORLD November 2015 / Fortnightly – No. 22 • UK & Europe Edition

Asia CEO Forum Recognizes Ambassador
Cuisia With Lifetime Contributor Award
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In “I never imagined I would ever for President Benigno S. Aquino III, the
recognition of excellence in leadership, become a diplomat. For this, I have
Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia, Jr. was President Aquino and Foreign Affairs courage of his convictions evidenced
conferred the Lifetime Contributor Secretary Del Rosario to thank for
Award (public sector) by the Asia CEO entrusting me with one of the most by his unwavering commitment to
Forum on 11 November 2015 at the sensitive diplomatic posts of our
Marriott Hotel in Manila. country - to serve as the Philippine Daang Matuwid and the rule of law
Ambassador to the United States.
Each year, the Asia CEO While engaging the US Government profoundly deepened my sense of
Awards recognizes extraordinary on a wide spectrum of issues was a
leaders and leadership teams who given, there was also a need to manage integrity. These remarkable leaders
have demonstrated outstanding the diverse and complex relationships
achievement for their organizations that make up the Filipino diaspora,” compel me to likewise lead by
and contributions to their fields. Ambassador Cuisia explained.
example, for which colleagues have
In his acceptance speech, The envoy also highlighted the
Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia, Jr. thanked importance of leadership by example, expressed their appreciation a number
the organization for the award. something he learned from serving
various administrations. of times,” said Ambassador Cuisia.
“I am deeply humbled to be receiving
the Lifetime Contributor Award. I “There is much to be said about Ambassador Cuisia also
offer my sincerest appreciation to the leadership by example, and I have
Asia CEO Forum, represented by Mr. had the great privilege of serving underscored the importance of
Richard Mills and the board of judges, three Philippine presidents whose
for this tremendous honor. I also wish unimpeachable characters continue developing the next generation of
to congratulate my fellow awardees to influence my leadership style.
for their sterling achievements,” said From President Cory Aquino, who leaders.
Ambassador Cuisia. was uncompromising in her beliefs
and principles, I learned humility “In Washington D.C., we have the
He described his entry into the and a strong sense of purpose.
diplomatic world as a milestone in his President Ramos, on the other hand, Filipino-American Youth Leadership
professional journey and talked about redefined the word ‘thorough’ by
the unique responsibility of every institutionalizing complete staff Program or FYLPRO. Many of you
Philippine Ambassador to the United work, or CSW, in government, thus
States to harness the potential of the strengthening my own work ethic. As are our partners in this annual
3.4 million-strong Filipino-American
community. FYLPRO program, which, to date, Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia, Jr. with Ambassador Roberto Romulo (standing, L), Ramon del Rosario, Jr.,
President and CEO of Philippine Investment Management, Inc. and PHINMA Corporation (seated, L), and
has brought 40 young Fil-Ams to the Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert F. del Rosario at the 2015 Asia CEO Awards on 11 November 2015 at the
Marriott Hotel in Manila. Photo courtesy of Rose Silva.
Philippines. Describing their time

here as a “transformative” experience,

they are creating an impact in their Fidel V. Ramos, former Secretary of CSR Company, ASEAN Company,
Foreign Affairs Delia Albert, Philippine Expatriate Executive, Global Filipino
communities through various legacy Economic Zone Authority Director Executive, Top Employer, and
General Lilia De Lima, Henry Sy, and Executive Leadership Team of the Year.
projects,” the envoy stated. Washington Sycip.
Asia CEO Awards is the largest
Mr. David M. Consunji, Chairman of Other categories awarded each business awards event in the
year are Hospitality Destination, Philippines and one of the largest
DMCI Holdings Inc., likewise received Technology Company, Heart of OFW’s events of its kind in the Asia Pacific
Company, Green Company, Young region. Its purpose is to promote the
the Lifetime Contributor Award for the Leader, Most Innovative Company, ASEAN region as a premiere business
Service Excellence Company, destination. n November 13, 2015
private sector.

Past recipients of the Lifetime

Contributor Award either for the public

or private sector include former Prime

Minister Cesar Virata, former President

DFA Issues Advisory on Money Remittance Scams Targeting Filipinas

THE Department of Foreign Affairs scammers. According to the accounts amount to a bank account specified
(DFA) warns Filipinos here and abroad relayed to the DFA, the scam apparently in the message, purportedly for
to be vigilant in transacting online, as targets girlfriends/fiancés of foreign ‘administrative or tax purposes.’ The
well as entertaining text messages, soldiers deployed in an international said Filipina would then end up being
especially if the transaction will peacekeeping force. The modus operandi defrauded of thousands of dollars.
require depositing money in an would involve the foreign soldier claiming
unverified bank account in exchange to have been awarded millions of dollars. We advise the public to
for a huge amount. He would send a message to his Filipina exercise caution in handling online
girlfriend or fiancé informing her of his transactions that involve money
The DFA has been receiving intention to remit the money to her, on transfers to unverified bank accounts.
information from various sources, the condition that she first send an initial
some of whom were victimized by the n Philippine Embassy Philippines / November 6,

2015

Philippine Ambassador and Permanent Delegate to UNESCO Maria Theresa P. Lazaro (3rd from left) chairing Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert F. del Rosario and
the General Policy Debate of the 38th session of the UNESCO General Conference next to UNESCO Director- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Hold Bilateral Meeting in Manila
General Irina Bokova (2nd from left).

Philippines Participates at Unesco General Conference; CHINESE Foreign Minister Wang preparations for the upcoming APEC to contribute to the improvement of
Presents Group of 77 Declaration on 70th Anniversary of Unesco
THE Philippines has been elected in UNESCO presented the G77
Yi arrived in Manila for a one-day Economic Leaders Meeting in Manila. bilateral relations and said China values

as one of the Vice-Presidents of the Paris Chapter’s Declaration on the Working Visit upon the invitation of Foreign Minister Wang expressed its relationship with the Philippines.

38th session of the United Nations 70thanniversary of UNESCO entitled Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary China’s support for the Philippines Secretary del Rosario noted the

Educational, Scientific, and Cultural “Building Peace and Promoting Albert F. del Rosario. in hosting APEC this year and said positive developments in bilateral

Organization (UNESCO) General Sustainable Development for a Better Secretary del Rosario and Foreign China will work with the Philippines relations including the signing of

Conference currently taking place in World.” Minister Wang extensively discussed for the success of this important the Executive Program for 2015-

Paris, France. The Declaration affirms that event. Secretary del Rosario said the 2018 of the Philippines-China

As Vice-President, Philippine UNESCO has an “indispensible role” Philippines looks forward to welcoming Cultural Agreement, the Workshop

Ambassador and Permanent Delegate to play in promoting peace through Chinese President Xi Jinping to Manila on “Developing Dialogues for Local

to UNESCO Maria Theresa P. Lazaro international cooperation in the fields for APEC. Governance Towards Sustainable

was requested by the President of education, science, culture and Secretary del Rosario expressed and Liveable Communities” on 13-14

of the Conference, Mr. Stanley communication – “without which there hope Foreign Minister Wang’s visit is November 2015 for local executives of

Mutumba Simataa, Deputy Minister can be no sustainable development.” an opportunity for both sides to revisit both countries, and Foreign Minister

of Information and Communication The G77 underscore that UNESCO the agreement between President Wang’s Working Visit to Manila today.

Technology of the Republic of Namibia, must proactively implement the 2030 Benigno S. Aquino III and then Chinese Following their meeting, Foreign

to chair a segment of the General Sustainable Development Agenda and Philippine Foreign Affairs secretary Albert del President Hu Jintao in 2011 that Minister Wang also met with Executive
Rosario welcomes Chinese Foreign Minister Wang contentious issues can be segregated Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa Jr. and
Policy Debate. seek to make lasting differences in the Yi to the Department of Foreign Affairs, posing for a from the rest of the bilateral relations. paid a courtesy call on President
handshake and photo opportunity at the DFA lobby Foreign Minister Wang expressed his Benigno S. Aquino III. n Philippine Embassy
On November 07, Ambassador lives of the most vulnerable, especially upon the Chinese Foreign Minister’s arrival. view that both sides can take steps
Philippines / November 10, 2015
Lazaro, in her capacity as Chair of in developing countries. n Philippine

the Group of 77 (G77) and China Embassy Philippines / November 13, 2015