Philippine Ambassador Extols Filipino-Khmer Ties at Royal Audience with Queen Mother of Cambodia Norodom Monineath Sihanouk
Philippine Ambassador to Cambodia Flerida Ann Camille P. Mayo (right) pays her respects to Her Majesty, the Queen Mother. (Photo courtesy of the Royal Palace)
PHNOM PENH 18 December 2024 – Philippine Ambassador Flerida Ann Camille P. Mayo was received in a Royal Audience by the Queen Mother of Cambodia Norodom Monineath Sihanouk of the Kingdom of Cambodia on 12 December 2024 at the Royal Palace.
After conveying the greetings of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. and First Lady Marie Louise Araneta Marcos, Ambassador Mayo also extended felicitations on behalf of the 7,000 Filipinos who continue to contribute to the socio-economic development of their Khmer hosts. The Ambassador apprised Her Majesty of the continuing support of the Filipino community for advocacies and charities close to the Queen Mother’s heart, including the Cambodian Red Cross.
The Queen Mother shared fond memories of the Philippines and personal relations with Filipinos, including the former First Lady Imelda Marcos. Her Majesty also recalled the visit to the Philippines of the late King Father, His Majesty Norodom Sihanouk in 1956.
Highlighting the Philippines’ strong advocacy on women’s issues, the Philippine Ambassador assured the Queen Mother of her support for initiatives that empower women, including livelihood and capacity building programs for local communities.
Her Excellency and Her Majesty exchanged gifts reflecting the outstanding artistry and craftsmanship of the Filipino and Khmer peoples, including a handcrafted T’boli bell from southern Philippines and compilation of the late King Father’s musical compositions.
The royal audience concluded with the Ambassador’s best wishes for the good health and happiness of Their Majesties, King Norodom Sihamoni and the Queen Mother. END
Left photo: Ambassador Mayo (second to the left) exchange anecdotes on Philippines-Cambodia relations with Her Majesty the Queen Mother (center). They are joined by Her Royal Highness Norodom Arunrasmy (second to the right) and Embassy personnel Third Secretary and Vice Consul Genina Marion T. Rafal (far left) and Attache Hermenigilda Cariño (far right). Right photo: Ambassador Mayo pays her respects to the late King Father Norodom Sihanouk at a stupa built in his memory on palace grounds. (Photos courtesy of the Royal Palace)
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