Women’s Diplomatic Series Conducts Talk About Culture, Conversation, Career with PH Ambassador to the US

Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel G. Romualdez (left) with Women’s Diplomatic Series President Laura Elsey (right). (Washington PE photo)

WASHINGTON D.C. 10 February 2020 – “Look at the country (the Philippines) as an independent nation who is a friend to all the countries of the world”, Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel G. Romualdez said as he described the foreign policy of the Philippines before an audience of the Women’s Diplomatic Series (WDS) during “An Evening of Culture, Conversations, and Career” held at the Carlos P. Romulo Hall of the Philippine Embassy on 05 February 2020.

Ambassador Romualdez highlighted the “big picture” of Philippines-United States relations, which have yielded mutual benefits for Filipinos and Americans in the security, economic, socio-cultural, and environmental fields, for over seventy years. 

On a lighter note, the Ambassador also cited his personal story of how his life as a Filipino diplomat came about, as well as his close connections with the people and institutions in the United States.

The evening ended with the ceremonial turnover of the WDS’ donation to the Philippine Red Cross Batangas Chapter to aid relief efforts following the Taal volcano eruption. The Ambassador received the certificate of donation from Filipino-American WDS member Maria Olsen.

The Women’s Diplomatic Series is a non-profit organization consisting of women interested in foreign affairs and international tourism. It holds small conferences and gatherings in collaboration with the foreign diplomatic community in Washington, D.C. END

Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel G. Romualdez (leftmost) with Women’s Diplomatic Series (WDS) President Laura Elsey (center) with an attendee after the event. (Washington PE photo)

Women’s Diplomatic Series (WDS) Young Professionals Group Chairwoman Jenna Russo (left) with Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel G. Romualdez. (Washington PE photo)

Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel G. Romualdez (left) accepts the certificate of the Women’s Diplomatic Series’ (WDS) donation to Taal relief efforts from WDS member Maria Olsen (right). (Washington PE photo)

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