Outgoing PH Ambassadors to UAE, Jordan Feted in DFA
OMEAA Assistant Secretary Hjayceelyn M. Quintana (right) presents a plaque of recognition to the honorees, Ambassador Junever Mahilum-West (left) and Ambassador Constancio R. Vingno, Jr. (center). (DFA photo)
MANILA 29 June 2018 – The Office of Middle East and African Affairs (OMEAA), the geographic and policy office of the Department of Foreign Affairs in charge of Middle East and African regions, recognized the remarkable contributions to Philippine diplomacy of Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Constancio R. Vingno Jr. and Ambassador to Jordan Junever M. Mahilum-West, in a ceremony held at the Elpidio Quirino Hall, DFA Home Office in Pasay on 25 June 2018.
“The event is part of OMEAA’s tradition of honoring Heads of Posts and foreign service personnel who have completed their tour of duty in these two important regions,” Foreign Affairs Secretary Assistant Secretary for Middle East and African Affairs Hjayceelyn M. Quintana said.
The Philippine Embassies in Abu Dhabi and Amman were conferred the Assistance-to-Nationals Award Group Category in the recent celebration of the 120th founding anniversary of the DFA, for their exemplary accomplishments in promoting and protecting the rights and welfare of Overseas Filipino Workers in the UAE and Jordan. END
A group photo of the honorees joined by DFA Undersecretary for Strategic Communications and Research Ernesto C. Abella and other DFA officials and personnel. (DFA photo)