PHL Embassy Hosts 3rd General Meeting of Filipino Community Leaders in Singapore
Ambassador Morales administers the oath of newly-elected officers of the UP Alumni Association Singapore (UPAAS).
23 May 2017 SINGAPORE — The Philippine Embassy and the Philippine Overseas Labour Office (POLO) in Singapore hosted the 3rd general meeting of leaders of the Filipino community (Filcom) on May 20.
More than a hundred officials of Filipino com organizations and other entities participated in the meeting, which dealt on a number of agenda items, including preparations for the 119th anniversary of Philippine independence.
Officials of the Philippine Embassy provided the participants with relevant updates on developments in the Philippines, as well as improvements in the services of the Embassy. Meanwhile, Filipino community leaders were requested to encourage their members to register for overseas voting for the 2019 Philippine elections. Filcom organizations were also given an opportunity to announce activities involving the Filipino community in Singapore.
Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Antonio A. Morales administered the oath of newly-elected officials of the UP Alumni Association in Singapore (UPAAS). The meeting was preceded by a networking “Kapihan” and concluded with a lunch arranged by the Philippine Overseas Labor Office.
The next Filipino community leaders meeting will be held in July.
For more information, visit www.singaporepe.dfa.gov.ph/ www.philippine-embassy.org.sg or https://www.facebook.com/SingaporePE. END