06 April 2015 - Philippine Ambassador to Mexico Catalino R. Dilem, Jr. awarded a silver pin and a Certificate of Recognition signed by Philippine Foreign Affaris Secretary Albert F. del Rosario to Philippine Honorary Consul General in Panama Ernesto B. Arias Manriquez on March 20 for having dedicated 23 years of loyal and committed service to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). 

Ambassador Dilem expressed the DFA’s deep appreciation for the unwavering  service to the Philippine Government given by Honorary Consul General  Arias and  lauded his efforts in providing assistance to Filipino nationals.  Consul General Arias, in his acceptance speech, thanked Ambassador Dilem for the support and guidance of the Philippine Embassy in Mexico as well as the members of the Filipino community who were also present during the ceremony.  The Consul General along with his assistant, Ms. Maricela Dorado Rosado, said that they consider it an honor and privilege to serve the Philippines and its citizens.  Consul General Arias vowed  to continue providing the best legal and consular assistance to Filipinos in Panama.  END