25 November 2013 – Philippine Ambassador to Lebanon Leah M. Basinang-Ruiz and Cultural Officer, Ms. Gladys O. Perey, attended on Sunday, November 17 the Sixth Anniversary Celebration of the Church of God Philippine Global Ministry Hamra, one of the Christian Groups organized by Filipino migrants in Lebanon. The celebration was held at the Ras Beirut Evangelical Church in Hamra, Beirut.  Members of the Church of God Philippine Global Ministry Hamra and the Church of God Antelias rendered songs, dances, skit and offered prayers during the three hours church service and Anniversary celebration. Pastor Chady El Aouad delivered the message.

More than 100 church members and guests were present during the event. After the altar call, Ambassador Ruiz was invited to speak during which she congratulated the Church of God Philippine Global Ministry Hamra headed by Sister Evangeline Tandoy and the guests present for celebrating their sixth anniversary and updated the congregation on the situation in the affected areas in central Philippines in the aftermath of typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan). END