The Global Fiipino mural by Filipino Artist Emmanuel "Manny" Garibay “Malayong lupain, amin mang marating, di rin magbabago ang damdamin." [“Far tho we wander, o'er island yonder, Loyal thy sons we'll ever be.”] Borrowing from the hymn of the University of the Philippines, the various celebrations
Philippine Ambassador to Washington Jose Manuel Romualdez, who spearheaded efforts to secure millions of US COVID-19 vaccines and facilitated the return of the historic Balangiga Bells, was conferred with the highest national merit for diplomats by President Rodrigo Duterte.
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte (File photo) MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday conferred seven foreign service personnel with two of the highest Presidential awards the Order of Sikatuna and Gawad Mabini in recognition of their exemplary service to the people and nation. Duterte acknowledged their "unwavering sense of duty and unrelenting efforts" in upholding the country's independent foreign policy and ensuring the welfare of Filipinos at home and abroad. "Today I am honored and humbled to recognize distinguished members of the Philippine foreign service who have braved in facing severe difficulties, including mortal challenges, principled in advancing our foreign policy and creative in solving seemingly vexing problems," he said in his speech in Malacanan Palace. He also expressed hope that they would continue serving the people and nation to the best of their abilities. "With the weight of Apolinario Mabini's legacy on your shoulder and the
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte (File photo) MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday conferred seven foreign service personnel with two of the highest Presidential awards the Order of Sikatuna and Gawad Mabini in recognition of their exemplary service to the people and nation. Duterte acknowledged their "unwavering sense of duty and unrelenting efforts" in upholding the country's independent foreign policy and ensuring the welfare of Filipinos at home and abroad. "Today I am honored and humbled to recognize distinguished members of the Philippine foreign service who have braved in facing severe difficulties, including mortal challenges, principled in advancing our foreign policy and creative in solving seemingly vexing problems," he said in his speech in Malacanan Palace. He also expressed hope that they would continue serving the people and nation to the best of their abilities. "With the weight of Apolinario Mabini's legacy on your shoulder and the
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte (File photo) MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday conferred seven foreign service personnel with two of the highest Presidential awards the Order of Sikatuna and Gawad Mabini in recognition of their exemplary service to the people and nation. Duterte acknowledged their "unwavering sense of duty and unrelenting efforts" in upholding the country's independent foreign policy and ensuring the welfare of Filipinos at home and abroad. "Today I am honored and humbled to recognize distinguished members of the Philippine foreign service who have braved in facing severe difficulties, including mortal challenges, principled in advancing our foreign policy and creative in solving seemingly vexing problems," he said in his speech in Malacanan Palace. He also expressed hope that they would continue serving the people and nation to the best of their abilities. "With the weight of Apolinario Mabini's legacy on your shoulder and the