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In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh’s Victory Day and in view of the Christmas holiday season, the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in the People's Republic of Bangladesh participated in the bazaar organized by the Diplomatic Spouses organization on 10 and 11 December 2021.
The Filipino community, represented by members of the Philippine Society in Bangladesh (PSB), Filipino Grand Alliance in Bangladesh (FGAB), and the Philippine Bangladesh Association (PBA), actively participated in the event and showcased homemade Filipino delicacies like pandesal, bibingka, and lumpia, among others. The Embassy also displayed artworks painted by Filipino artists, traditional Filipiniana costumes, and Philippine-made handcrafts and accessories.
The two-day event was also a Christmas Carnival celebration, with a Concert for Bangladesh held on the first day and Christmas carols sung by Filipino community members and the Bottomley Homes Orphanage on the second day.
17 October 2021, Dhaka – As part of the Philippine Embassy’s mission to look after the welfare of the Filipino community in Bangladesh, Ambassador Alan L. Deniega administered the oath taking ceremony of the new set of officers of the Filipino community organization Filipino Grand Alliance in Bangladesh (FGAB), on 15 October 2021, at Ascott The Residence, Dhaka.
In his remarks, Ambassador Deniega thanked the organization and its officers not only for always supporting the Embassy, but also for extending their assistance -- whether as individuals or as an organization -- to other Filipinos in Bangladesh. The Ambassador also encouraged them to continue with their activities, which is a source of pride for Filipinos in this country.
FGAB is one of the three Filipino Organizations in Dhaka, which was founded in November 2010. It has more than seventy eight (78) members.
25 October 2021 - Following the important calls on high Ministry of Foreign Affairs officials, Ambassador Alan L. Deniega called today on the ministry’s Secretary (East), Mme. Mashfee Binte Shams, who is in charge of matters that cover the Eastern hemisphere (Asia, Africa, and the Middle East).
Ambassador Deniega and Secretary Mashfee Binte Shams discussed a wide range of areas that would promote further the cooperation between the Philippines and Bangladesh, particularly trade, defense, anti-corruption, and human trafficking, as well as the prospects for future projects and activities for the upcoming 50th diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Bangladesh.
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