15 June 2016 – Philippine Ambassador to Lebanon Leah M. Basinang-Ruiz paid a courtesy call on the leader of the Lebanese Kataeb Party and Member of Parliament Mr. Samy Gemayel on Wednesday, June 08 at his Party’s headquarters in Achrafieh, Beirut, to brief him on the latest developments in Philippines-Lebanon relations.
During her call, Ambassador Ruiz updated Mr. Gemayel on the Embassy’s cultural activities, which aim to promote mutual understanding and appreciation between Filipinos and the Lebanese. She highlighted in particular the Embassy’s relentless efforts to promote the rights and welfare of Filipino migrant workers in Lebanon, who are working mostly in the Lebanese households.
She also cited the year 2016 as a banner year for bilateral relations where both countries will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations on October 24.
Ambassador Ruiz presented a Filipiniana gift item to Mr. Gemayel (i.e., a hand-blown glass depicting the famous Philippine “lechon” served during special occasions). END