PH Embassy in Cambodia Holds First Post-Arrival Orientation Seminar
Consul General Myca Magnolia Maog Fischer welcomes the resource persons invited by the Embassy to share insights and practical advice on various aspects of living in Cambodia. (Phnom Penh PE photo)
PHNOM PENH 24 September 2018 – In its latest edition of Kapihan sa Pasuguan, the Philippine Embassy in Phnom Penh organized the first-ever post-arrival orientation seminar for members of the Filipino Community who are relatively new to Cambodia on 9 September 2018.
“Although it is not the policy of the Philippine government to export labor, the fact is overseas deployment has become the default course of action for many who are seeking greener pastures. Between 4,000 to 5,000 Filipinos leave their homes every day to seek work overseas. There are now over 10 million Filipinos in at least 192 countries,” Consul General Myca Magnolia Maog Fischer said in her welcome remarks.
“It is therefore the job of the Philippine embassy to enable, empower, and support these OFWs in achieving their aspirations to help their families back home,” she added.
Consul General Fischer also gave a short overview of the Embassy’s consular services and briefed the audience on some important “Do’s and Don’ts” in Cambodia. This was followed by a briefing on the safety and security situation in Cambodia by the Embassy’s Defense and Armed Forces Attaché Colonel Josel Zuňiga.
A panel discussion on adjusting to life in Cambodia ensued, participated in by Filipinos who have been in Cambodia for a long time. Serving as resource persons were teachers representative Jay Ian Capungan, garment factory workers representative Roman Dionco, entrepreneurs representative Romyr Libo-on, and missionaries/religious representative Len Montiel, Margie Gomez, and Marissa Regino-Manampan.
The resource persons shared their insights on various aspects of living in Cambodia, including tips on finding the right apartment, getting a Cambodian driver’s license, finding the right school for one’s children, and remitting money to the Philippines.
Dr. Regino-Manampan also gave practical advice on how to stay healthy while in Cambodia.
The event was capped by a message from Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) Board Member Dr. Robert M. Salvador Jr., who informed the audience of the many benefits of PhilHealth membership.
The attendees expressed appreciation to the Embassy for this opportunity to meet fellow Filipinos with whom to exchange information and share experiences. END
More than 40 members of the Filipino Community attend the Post-Arrival Orientation Seminar. (Phnom Penh PE photo)
Philippine Defense and Armed Forces Attaché Colonel Josel Zuniga briefs the community on the safety and security situation in Cambodia. (Phnom Penh PE photo)
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