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AMBASSADOR DAZA VISITS THE “FUNDACION LAS ROSAS”

Details: Published: 21 August 2019

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(Santiago, 19 August 2019) - Ambassador Daza visited the Fundacion Las Rosas on 19 August 2019. The Foundation is founded by the Catholic Church in Chile in 1967. Two Filipina nuns worked in the facility. The Foundation also has a Chapter in Cebu.

The nuns welcomed the delegates from the Embassy composed of the Ambassador and her spouse, Mr. Jose David Daza, and Ms. Josefina Abenoja. END

AMBASSADOR DAZA PRESENTS CREDENTIALS TO THE PRESIDENT OF CHILE

Details: Published: 14 August 2019

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Ambassador Ma. Teresita C. Daza presented her credentials to the President of Chile, H.E. Sebastian Piñera at the Palacio de La Moneda, the Presidential Palace on 13 August 2019. The ceremony for the presentation included the review of troops, the actual presentation of letter of credence to the Chilean President, the formal introduction of the Ambassador and her delegation, a private audience with the President and the Foreign Minister and the Palace Honor rites when the Philippine National Anthem was played.

The Ambassadors of New Zealand, Colombia, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Indonesia also presented their credentials on the same date END.

“ASEAN CORNER” LAUNCH MARKS 52nd ASEAN DAY CELEBRATION

Details: Published: 14 August 2019

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In celebration of the 52nd anniversary of the establishment of ASEAN, the ASEAN Santiago Committee (ASC) composed of HOMs of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam launched the “ASEAN Corner” at the Library of Humanities of the Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile, one of the oldest and reputable universities in Chile and in Latin America.

The objective of the “ASEAN Corner” is to incrementally build a collection of books and reference materials on Southeast Asia to raise awareness of the region in Chile among the students of the university. The five ASEAN member-countries accredited in Chile donated 15 books and reference materials each on culture, politics and economy.

The launch was attended by representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Papal Nuncio, Chambers of Commerce, officials from the University and members of the Faculty, students, and friends of the ACS. All invited guests and students also sampled the rich variety of Asian delicacies served. END

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SANTIAGO PE ATTENDS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS’ RETOOLING SEMINAR IN MANILA

Details: Published: 14 August 2019

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(7-9 August 2019, Manila) The Philippine Embassy in Santiago’s First Secretary, Consul and Administrative Officer Dennis John C. Briones (seated bottom row, 4^th from right) participated in the DFA’s Administrative Retooling Seminar covering planning, budgeting, procurement, quality management system, management, leadership and other administrative tools to be implemented by the Department to better serve its domestic and international clients.