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PH Embassy Team Pays Courtesy Calls on Aruba Government Ministers 

Aruba Government Officials Cite Contributions of Filipinos 1

Philippine Embassy in The Hague Consul Marianne Bringas (right) and Consul ad honorem in Aruba Ami Henriquez-Mendez (left) during a call on Aruba Minister of Labor, Integration and Energy Glenbert F. Croes (center) on 11 October 2021 at the Cocolishi Aruba Government Building. (The Hague PE photo)

THE HAGUE 19 October 2021 — Consul Marianne Bringas of the Philippine Embassy in The Hague, accompanied by Philippine Consul, ad honorem in Aruba Ami Henriquez-Mendez paid courtesy calls on Aruba government ministers. 

Consuls Bringas and Henriquez-Mendez paid a courtesy call on Aruba Minister of Labor, Integration and Energy Glenbert F. Croes on 11 October 2021. During the call, Minister Croes cited the significant contributions of Filipinos in Aruba, and gave assurances on their well-being. “We are going to ensure the well-being of the Filipino community who adopt our country and make it their home,” the Minister said. 

The two also called on Minister of Justice and Social Affairs Rocco G. Tjon, who praised the Filipino community in Aruba, describing them as law-abiding and trustworthy. Aruba officials cited the Filipinos as valuable members of the Aruba society as they are hardworking and competent. Consul Bringas likewise met with Minister of Health and Tourism Danguillame P. Oduber, and Foreign Affairs Director Edwin Abath.

Consul Bringas and four other staff from the Philippine Embassy in The Hague were in Aruba for a consular outreach and voters registration drive on 8-11 October 2021. Aruba is home to some 5,000 Filipinos who work mostly in the tourism, hospitality and healthcare sectors. Among the concerns of migrants pertain to work and residence permits, health insurance, pension, and education for children. END

Aruba Government Officials Cite Contributions of Filipinos 2

Philippine Embassy in The Hague Consul Marianne Bringas (right) and Consul ad honorem in Aruba Ami Henriquez-Mendez (left) with Minister of Justice and Social Affairs Rocco G. Tjon (center). (The Hague PE photo)

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