PH Embassy in Phnom Penh Holds Second Kapihan sa Pasuguan for 2019 

Charge d'Affaires Myca Magnolia M. Fischer gives her welcome remarks during the second Kapihan sa Pasuguan for 2019. (Phnom Penh photo)

PHNOM PENH 06 January 2020 –– The Philippine Embassy in Phnom Penh held the second edition of its Kapihan sa Pasuguan for the year on 27 October 2019 at the Embassy, with about 60 Filipino community members in attendance.

“As in previous editions of the Kapihan sa Pasuguan, we constantly endeavor to share with our kababayans vital information and know-how in adapting to their new environment, and at the same time ensuring that they properly observe local laws, customs and practices”, Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. to Phnom Penh Myca Magnolia M. Fischer said in her welcome remarks.

The Kapihan started with a briefing on Cambodian labor law, particularly on the scope of the law and dispute-settlement procedures. The lecture was given by Atty. Ham Phea of Glory Legal law firm.

The attendees expressed appreciation for the information shared by Atty. Ham Phea, who was able to clarify the responsibilities and entitlements of workers/employees under the Cambodian labor law.

After the discussion on labor, Philippine Defense and Armed Forces Attaché in Cambodia Colonel Josel Zuňiga delivered a briefing on the continuing threat of the Communist Terrorist Organizations (CTO) in the country. Through the briefing, the attendees were made aware of the operations of the CTO in the Philippines and abroad, as well as the propaganda strategies they employ to mislead the Filipino people, including Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). END

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