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PINTA 2018: INSPIRING YOUNG MINDS TO DISCOVERY
Ambassador Vicente Vivencio T. Bandillo (left photo) give his message to the participating children (right photo) with Mr. Anacito Caingcoy, Jr. (rightmost) during the Pinta 2018: Ang Galing ng Batang Pinoy, Ipagmalaki saan mang Bansa on 12 October 2018.
20 October 2018, Dhaka — “It is not only about painting, it is about discovery,” says seven-year-old Mary Natalee Parantar, perfectly quoting her painting teacher.
Natalee, daughter of a Dhaka-based Filipino couple, is the youngest participant of the recently concluded “Pinta 2018: Ang Galing ng Batang Pinoy, Ipagmalaki Saan Mang Bansa,” a cultural project of the Philippine Embassy in Dhaka aimed at inspiring young minds to discover the Philippines through art.
The 11 participating children aged seven to 14 years old whose parents are either both Filipinos or of Filipinos married to Bangladeshis were mentored by Anacito Guia Caingcoy Jr., a Filipino arts teacher in an international school in Dhaka.
Pinta 2018 ran for two weekends, ending last 19 October 2018 with an exhibit of the children’s paintings at the Chancery. END.
The participating children during their art lesson with their teacher, Mr. Anacito Caingcoy, Jr.
Vice Consul LV De Guzman (left most in photo), Mrs. Alma Maria Bandillo & Mr. Anacito Caingcoy, Jr. (first and second right most in photo) with the participating children after the awarding of the Certificate of Completion.
Mr. Anacito Caingcoy, Jr. received the Plaque of Appreciation from Vice Consul LV. De Guzman and Mrs. Alma Maria Bandillo.
CONSULAR OUTREACH MISSION IN SRI LANKA
PHOTO: In line with providing consular services to Filipinos, the Philippine Embassy in Bangladesh conducted its second mobile consular mission in SriLanka at Global Towers Hotel in Colombo on 22-23 September 2018.
Philippine Ambassador to Bangladesh Vicente Vivencio T. Bandillo headed the mobile team, which processed first time and renewal passport applications, and passport validity extensions.
The team also processed application for the registration of overseas absentee voters for the 2019 Philippine senatorial and party list elections.
The team also met with Filipino Community leaders in Sri Lanka to address their concerns while staying in Sri Lanka and answer clarifications on new policies of the Philippine government.
PH HOSTS CULTURAL NIGHT AT 7TH ASIAN TOURISM FAIR
Philippine Ambassador to Bangladesh Vicente Vivencio T. Bandillo (left) and Asian Tourism Fair Chairman Mohiuddin Helal (right) deliver their speech before the Philippine Cultural Presentation.
03 October 2018, Dhaka – Showcasing Filipino talent and tradition, the Philippine Embassy in Dhaka organized a Philippine cultural presentation during the 7th Asian Tourism Fair on 28 September 2018 at the International Convention City in Bashundara, Dhaka.
Filipino folk dances and songs took the centerstage with the members of the Philippine Society in Bangladesh and the Filipino Grand Alliance in Bangladesh danced the “Sayaw-sa-Cuyo” and “Salakot,” respectively. The members of the Philippine Bangladesh Association performed duets of “Isang Lahi” and “Iingatan”.
The cultural night was attended by tourism officials, businessmen, and member of the international community. It was concluded with the awarding of the certificates of appreciation to the Filipino organizations and performers. END.
Philippine performers entertain visitors with Filipino folk dances and songs during the cultural night of the 7th Asian Tourism Fair held at the International Convention City, Bashundara, Dhaka on 28 September 2018.
PH EMBASSY HOLDS LIVELIHOOD PROGRAM FOR FILIPINAS IN BANGLADESH
07 October 2018, Dhaka – As part of its women empowerment and development program, the Philippine Embassy in Dhaka conducted its four-hour 3D Jelly Course (Livelihood Program) for the Filipino ladies in Bangladesh conducted by Hoang Cake Brand in Dhaka from 28 September to 01 October 2018.
A total of 32 ladies graduated from the course.
The ladies were scheduled into seven batches over the four-day activity and a culminating program was held on 01 October 2018 at the Embassy chancery. The participants received certificates of completion from Hoang Cake Brand, and awards were given to the fastest learners and best decorators as a way of appreciating their efforts and good performance.
The culminating activity was also attended by the husbands and children of the Filipino ladies. One from each batch was also given the opportunity to share their experience in class.
Ambassador to Bangladesh Vicente Vivencio T. Bandillo conferred a plaque of appreciation to Hoang Cake Brand owner and activity instructor Hoang Thi Thua Ha for imparting her time and knowledge to give new skill to the Filipino ladies which could become another source of income for their families. END.
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