17 April 2015 – Student-delegates from De La Salle University (DLSU), Manila and De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) attending the 2015 National Model United Nations conference visited the Permanent Mission of the Philippines from March 27 and 30, respectively, to gain insights on the work of diplomats in the United Nations (UN) and on specific issues such as peacekeeping, environment, disarmament, among others.

Minister Julio C. Dery, New York Philippine Mission, Chargé d’Affaires, a.i., received the students. He was joined by Philippine Mission Officers, Ms. Noemi T. Diaz and Ms. Shirley L. Flores, and other committee experts.

The students will be simulating the role of diplomats representing the countries of Tanzania and Gabon (for DLSU) and the Republic of South Africa (for DSL-CSB).  END