World-Ranking PH Universities Promote Studying in the Philippines at Hong Kong Education and Careers Expo 2024
Vice Consul Allan Revote (left) and Deputy Head of Office of the European Union Office to Hong Kong and Macao Matthias Kaufmann discussed possible collaborations between the Philippines and EU. (Hong Kong PCG Photo)
HONG KONG 02 February 2024 – The Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong, along with Mapua University, University of Santo Tomas, and Ateneo de Manila University, participated in the promotion of Philippine education at the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) Education and Careers Expo 2024 held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) last 25 to 28 January 2024.
On its 33rd edition, the Expo gathered more than 800 institutions from 17 countries and regions and provided a platform to highlight Philippines’ premier universities and promote their excellent courses on engineering, arts, sciences, management and medicine. The Expo also afforded opportunities to invite participants to various student exchange programs and forums such as Mapua University’s “International Field Study & Research (ISFR) 2024” and “Asian Science Deans Forum 2024”.
The Philippine Consulate also attended the HKTDC Education and Careers Expo Opening Ceremony on 25 January 2024 officiated by Hong Kong’s Secretary for Civil Service Ingrid Yeung, HKTDC Executive Director Margaret Fong, Director of The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts Professor Gillian Choa, Deputy Head of Office of European Union Office to Hong Kong and Macao Matthias Kaufmann, Chairman of the Construction Industry Council Ir. Thomas Ho, Consul General of Consulate General of France in Hong Kong & Macau Christile Drulhe, Deputy Consul General of German Consulate General Hong Kong Stefanie Seedig and Acting Executive Director of Vocational Training Council Dr. Eric Liu. END
Students in Hong Kong received their goody bags containing university flyers, brochures and giveaways distributed at the Philippine Consulate General’s booth. (Hong Kong PCG Photo)
Vice Consul Revote (center) with Mapua University Representatives at their Expo booth – Dr. Delia Senoro (left), Director, Office of International Linkages, Research and Development (ILRAD), Ms. Khainah Deseo (right), Scientific Fora and Program Developer and Ms. Rosie Anna Pascual, Technical Assistant, Graduate Studies. (Hong Kong PCG Photo)
Philippine Vice Consul Revote (center) with Attachés Leah Mejia (right) and Chealsie Punzalan (left) at the Philippine Consulate General’s booth at the HKTDC Education and Careers Expo 2024. (Hong Kong PCG Photo).
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