Filipinos in Brunei Urged to Vote During Filipino Association Induction Ceremony

Vice Consul Jaybee B. Arguillas administers the oath of office of the Executive Committee Officers of the Filipino Association (FA) in Brunei Darussalam. (Brunei PE photo)

BRUNEI 02 May 2019 — Philippine Embassy in Brunei officials, led by Vice Consul Jaybee B. Arguillas, administered the oath of office to the new officers of the Filipino Association (FA) in Brunei Darussalam on 21 April 2019 at the Rizqun International Hotel in Bander Seri Begawan.

In her remarks, Vice Consul Arguillas commended the FA’s officers and its member-organizations for displaying the Filipino worker’s high standards of ethical conduct and professional excellence at work, leading to world-class services in the various professional fields. She encouraged the Filipino community organizations to continue to be the Embassy’s partner in promoting trade, investment, tourism, and closer people-to-people interaction between Brunei and the Philippines.

Vice Consul Arguillas also urged all the Filipinos in Brunei to exercise their right to vote in the 2019 Senatorial and Party List Elections.

She announced, “For 30 continuous days until 13 May 2019, we will remain open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. so that our kababayans here in Brunei will be able to exercise their right to vote. This is also one opportunity where you can make a difference in nation-building. Think twice, thrice or even up to ten times about those who you will put into office that will lead our country. Through these efforts, we can all contribute towards the goal of a better Philippines not just for ourselves and our children, but also for our great grandchildren and their children.”

The Filipino Association in Brunei Darussalam is an umbrella organization of Filipino community organizations and was established in 1982. To date, 19 Filipino community organizations are listed as its member-organizations. END  

Vice Consul Jaybee B. Arguillas delivers her message during the Induction Ceremony of the officers of the Filipino Association. (Brunei PE photo)

Vice Consul Jaybee Arguillas poses for a photo together with the new officers of the Filipino Association. (Brunei PE photo)

For more information, visit www.bruneipe.dfa.gov.ph, www.philippine-embassybrunei.org or https://www.facebook.com/PHinBrunei/.