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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.
PH PARTICIPATES IN 7TH ASIAN TOURISM FAIR
03 October 2018 - Dhaka – Suman moron (twisted sticky rice cake), a famous delicacy in Leyte made of malagkit (glutinous rice), ordinary rice, coconut milk, evaporated milk, sugar, vanilla, and chocolate powder, highlighted the Philippine booth at the 7th Asian Tourism Fair (ATF) at the International Convention City, Bashundara (ICCB) in Dhaka on 28 September 2018.
As one of the special guests and speakers during the inaugural ceremony, Philippine Ambassador to Bangladesh Vicente Vivencio T. Bandillo invited everyone to visit the Philippines and explore scenic places and the country’s world renowned nature’s wonders.
Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister A.K.M. Shajahan Kamal toured the various exhibition booths at the fair following the ceremony. END.
PH AMBASSADOR CALLS ON SRI LANKA GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS
(From left) Philippine Honorary Consul in Sri Lanka Hugh Sriyal Dissanayake, Philippine Ambassador Vicente Vivencio T. Bandillo, Sri Lanka Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ East Asia and Pacific Affairs Director General K.S. Jayaweera and Director for UN and HR Division Gihan Indraguptha.
27 September 2018, Dhaka – Philippine Ambassador to Bangladesh Vicente Vivencio T. Bandillo called on the officials of the Sri Lanka Ministry of Foreign Affairs to share developments on bilateral agreements and strengthen link between the Philippines and Sri Lanka.
Ambassador Bandillo also met with officials of the Sri Lanka Attorney-General’s Department, headed by Solicitor General Dappula De Livera, to discuss the protection and welfare of the Filipinos in Sri Lanka and establish link through bilateral agreement with the Attorney-General’s Department. END.
Philippine Ambassador to Bangladesh Vicente Vivencio T. Bandillo gives his book entitled “The Book of Departures” as a token to Sri Lanka Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ East Asia & Pacific Affairs Director General K.S. Jayaweera.
Philippine Ambassador to Bangladesh Vicente Vivencio T. Bandillo and Solicitor General Dappula De Livera (fourth from left) joined by officials of the Philippine Embassy in Dhaka and Philippine Consulate in Colombo and Sri Lanka Attorney-General’s Department.