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2017

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The Consuls General of China and India, and
the Deputy Consul General of Japan also represented
their countries as ASEAN Dialogue Partners.

In her welcome remarks, Consul General Ma.
Theresa B. Dizon-de Vega emphasized the importance
of ASEAN as a growing global economic power. She
also shared recent developments in the Philippines'
chairmanship of ASEAN, including the recently
concluded ASEAN Ministerial Meeting (AMM) held in
Manila last 2-8 August.

The Consulates General and Consulates of

Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand,

and Vietnam were joined by the Permanent Missions to

the UN of Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar in

organizing the event to celebrate ASEAN's 50th year
and to promote friendship and camaraderie among Deputy Permanent Representative (DPR) Siti Arnyfariza Jaini of Brunei, DPR Savann Ke of
ASEAN Consular and Mission personnel in New York. Cambodia, DPR Maythong Thammvongsa of Laos, Consul General Abdul Kadir Jailani of

Indonesia, Consul General Jeremiah Oliver Jitos of Malaysia, Counselor Nang Phyu Sin
Than Myint of Myanmar, Consul General Ma. Theresa B. Dizon-de Vega of the Philippines,
ASEAN marked its 50th anniversary in 2017 with Consul Eugene Ng of Singapore, Consul General Nipon Petchpornprapas, and Consul
the Philippines as Chair of the Regional Organization. Hoang Thanh Tu of Vietnam. (photos by Troi Santos)

PH Business and Tourism Highlight Fiesta in America 2017

Filipinos and mainstream US visitors in the US Northeast flocked to the Meadowlands Expo Center in Secaucus,
New Jersey to witness the 2017 Fiesta in America from 12-13 August 2017

Fiesta in America, now on its 19th year, brings together Philippine and Philippine-American businesses for a 2-day
Expo to promote increased economic engagement between the Philippines and the US. The Fiesta likewise provides
business and entrepreneurial seminars, talks, and promotion opportunities for participants.

The Fiesta in America is the largest of its kind in the US Northeast and as an added attraction also includes a cultural
program showcasing top Filipino and Filipino-American talents. This year’s entertainment theme was Philippine pop music
from the 1970s featuring performances by Rey Valera, Novan Belleza, Jessica Sanchez, Music and Magic, and VST and
Company.

Ms. Hazel Mendrano of Ayala Land Consul General Theresa Dizon-De Vega (2nd row, 5th from left) joins Fiesta in Consul General De Vega, Ms. Charisse
with Consul General De Vega America President Fernando Mendez (2nd row, 6th from left), Tourism Promotions Arboleda of PAL and Consul Arman Talbo
Board Director Susan Del Mundo (2nd row, 3rd from right), DOT New York Officer
-in-Charge Azucena Pallugna (2nd row, 4th from left), Consul Arman Talbo (1st
row immediate left), with guest artists, elected officials of New Jersey, and
Community Leaders at the Opening Ceremony