30 August 2013 - A Filipina working at the Norwegian Ambassador’s residence in Berne, Switzerland was awarded a medal for 30 years of loyal service at the residence.  Alice Javier was given “His Majesty, the King’s Commemorative Medal”, a decoration given to personnel who work at Norwegian missions and residences in recognition for special services.

Norwegian Ambassador Rolf Trolle Andersen awarded the medal to Mrs Javier on August 23 in the presence of Philippine Ambassador to Switzerland Leslie Baja.  Mrs Javier came to Switzerland in 1983 and has since then, served at the Norwegian residence and worked under ten Norwegian ambassadors.  According to Ambassador Andersen, Alice, as she is fondly called, has imbibed three cultures in her work place – Filipino, Norwegian and Swiss, bringing a perfect fusion to an outstanding service.

For his part, Philippine Ambassador to Switzerland Leslie Baja congratulated Alice for the award, emphasizing once more that Filipinos are among the best foreign nationals in Switzerland and thus serve as ambassadors of goodwill in the country.  END