25 November 2014 - Philippine Ambassador to Austria Lourdes O. Yparraguirre swore in Mag. Thomas Hohenberg as the new Philippine Honorary Consul in Austria in ceremonies held at the Philippine Embassy in Vienna on November 13.

In her remarks, Ambassador Yparraguirre hailed Mr. Hohenberg’s assumption as Honorary Consul, stating that it is a step towards raising the Philippines’ profile in Austria and a boost to the Philippine government’s efforts in the protection of Filipinos abroad.

Consul Hohenberg is an Austrian lawyer of Filipino descent and is a well-known and respected figure in the Filipino community in Austria for his assistance to distressed Filipinos and his charitable work. He also has extensive contacts in the Austrian business community.

Consul Hohenberg shall take office in the Province of Vienna, and shall have consular jurisdiction over the other Austrian Provinces of Burgenland, Carinthia, and Styria. He vowed to help strengthen the bilateral relations between the Philippines and Austria and to cooperate closely with the Philippine Embassy.  END