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Manila Bulletin devider Embassies at Work devider Ambassadors toast to Manila Bulletin's 124th anniversary

Ambassadors toast to Manila Bulletin's 124th anniversary

Published Feb 28, 2024 07:16 am
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Sharing light moment with the First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos were Dr. Emilio C. Yap III, Chairman  Basilio C. Yap , CEO of Remax Premier Phil Realty Jun Camcam and H.E. Ambassador Ionnis Pediotis of the Embassy of Greece

The country's longest running newspaper marked its 124th year of serving the country and its people in a celebration hosted by the Manila Bulletin led by the Chairman Basilio C. Yap and President and Vice Chairman Dr. Emilio C. Yap III.

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Dr. Emilio C. Yap III with Consul Dr. Amin Shaaban of the Embassy of Egypt
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Chairman Basilio C. Yap (center) with H.E. Ambassador Ionnis Pediotis of the Embassy of Greece and spouse Madam Aliki Pappa
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Third Secretary Roman Zverev of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in the Philippines

Held at the Tent City of the grand Manila Hotel, in attendance were not only leaders and personalities from local politics, business, entertainment, society and government service, but also enjoyed a global roster of guests from Greece, Egypt, Romania, Hungary, Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia, and many others. 

Ambassadors and other members of the diplomatic corps came in full force to offer a toast of salutation to the Manila Bulletin.

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Dr. Emilio C. Yap III with Ahmed Samri Ali  of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Embassy
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Chairman Basilio C. Yap with Julie Johansen, First Secretary and Consul Frank Arne Johansen of the Royal Norwegian Embassy Manila and MB Publisher Herminio B. Coloma Jr.

Manila Bulletin, which started as a business shipping newspaper in 1900 has withstood numerous and various events through many chapters of Philippine history. It has survived World War II, martial law, the world acclaimed People Power revolution and all Philippine presidents except for one. It has consistently stood as a reliable, accurate, timely and important source of news and information.

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Chairman Basilio C. Yap with Hesham Mohammed Ahed of the United Arab Emirates Embassy

They expressed their appreciation for the publication's role in promoting and strengthening relations between the Philippines and their respective countries.

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 Madam Gila Fluss and H.E. Ambassador Ilan Fluss of the Embassy of Israel
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First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos  with Chairman Basilio C. Yap and H.E. Ambassador Niyazi Evren Akyol of the Embassy of Turkiye with Madam Indri P. Akyol 
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Mrs. Nguyen Thi Thanh Thuy, First Secretary for Press, Culture, Education, and Tourism, Embassy of Vietnam in the Philippines and spouse
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Public Affairs Officer Thelma Gecolea and Deputy Ambassador Dr. Anna Isabel Sanchez Ruiz of the Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines
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Minister Counsellor for Political Affairs Adek Triana Yudhaswari and Minister Counsellor for Social and Cultural Affairs Avi Dewani Sari Harahap of the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia

The event also paid tribute to the "Newsmakers of the Year" awardees from different sectors, who received awards that night. Indeed, it was a fitting salute to the 124-year-old institution that continues to inform, inspire, and empower.

Salud, Kampai, Prost, Mabuhay!

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First Secretary Kannan Chockalingam of the Embassy of India with Ambassador Chanaka Talpahewa of the Embassy of Sri Lanka with MB’s Badette Cunanan
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Dr. Emilio C. Yap III and Chairman Basilio C. Yap with First Secretary Fadzllyani Annuar of the Embassy of Brunei
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MB’s Badette  Cunanan with  Charge’ d’ Affaires, a.i. Richard Espinosa Lobo of the Embassy of Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela with his spouse Yalexins Celina Abreu
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Counsellor Ji Lingpeng of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Philippines with Dr. Emilio C. Yap III
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Honorary Consul General of Ukraine Beatrice Ang, Dr. Emilio C. Yap III, Ambassador Francis Chua, and Publisher Sonny Coloma
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Deputy Chief of Mission Mohd Fareed Zakaria of the Embassy of Malaysia and Dr. Emilio C. Yap III
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Former Secretary Salvador Medialdea, Chairman Basilio C. Yap, Deputy Consul General James Fellows of the Embassy of United States of America, and Dr. Emilio C. Yap III
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