PH Embassy in Papua New Guinea Celebrates 126th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence
Left photo: Chargé d’ Affaires Ariz Severino V. Convalecer with the Governor General of Papua New Guinea, His Excellency Grand Chief Sir Bob Bofeng Dadae. during the cake cutting ceremony. Right photo: Mr. Michael C. Estrella, Principal French Horn of the Manila Symphony Orchestra, played favorite tunes and Filipino classics for the guests. (Papua New Guinea PE photo)
PORT MORESBY 20 June 2024 – The Philippine Embassy in Papua New Guinea, led by Chargé d’ Affaires Ariz Severino V. Convalecer hosted a diplomatic dinner reception at the APEC Haus, Port Moresby on 12 June 2024, in commemoration of the 126th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence.
The program officially began upon the arrival of the Guest of Honor, the Governor General of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea Grand Chief Sir Bob Bofeng Dadae. The Independence Day video message of Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. was shown to the guests before CDA Convalecer delivered his short remarks. After which, toasts to His Majesty King Charles III and President Marcos were exchanged.
It was the first time the Governor General of Papua New Guinea graced the National Day Reception of any country.
Another noteworthy guest was Chief Justice Sir Gibuna Gibbs Salika.
The event was attended by members of the Diplomatic Corps, government officials, business leaders and leaders of the Filipino Community in Port Moresby.
Guests were treated to delectable and sumptuous Filipino dishes, including lechon, and were serenaded by the Embassy’s special guest performer from the Philippines, Michael C. Estrella, the Principal French Horn of the Manila Symphony Orchestra. END
Guests from the diplomatic corps enjoy the varied Filipino dishes on offer, a rare treat in Papua New Guinea. (Papua New Guinea PE photo)
These Filipino physicians decided to ignore sound medical advice and feasted on delectable Filipino dishes – if only for one evening. (Papua New Guinea PE photo)
A dedicated lechon station was set up for the guests. (Papua New Guinea PE photo)
Officers and advisers of the new Filipino organization in Papua New Guinea, Kapit-Bisig Association of PNG, after taking their oath before CDA Convalecer. (Papua New Guinea PE photo)