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PH Consular Corps' 49th annual ball celebrates diplomacy and cultural bonds

Published Jan 13, 2025 04:38 am
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Consular Ball Chair Gambia Consul Agnes Huibonhoa, Ambassador Francis Chua, Tourism Sec. Christina Garcia-Frasco, Fiji Consul Jesus Pineda Jr., Malaysia Ambassador Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino, Thailand Ambassador Tull Traisorat and CCP Vice Dean and Belgium Consul Fabio

The 49th Annual Ball of the Consular Corps of the Philippines, chaired by Consul Agnes Huibonhoa of Gambia and supported by Honorary Consul of Fiji and Dean of the Consular Corps Jesus Pineda Jr., as well as Vice Dean Fabio Pompetti of Belgium, was held successfully on Dec. 14, 2024, at the Makati Shangri-La in Makati City.

The event was attended by diplomats, honorary consuls, business leaders, and government officials, all dressed in elegant evening wear, as they celebrated the Corps' ongoing contributions to the Filipino community.

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Maritess Pineda, Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines Archbishop Charles John Brown, Consul Agnes Huibonhoa and Malaysia Ambassador Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino

A significant part of the evening was the leadership transition from outgoing Dean, Fiji Consul Jesus Pineda Jr., to incoming Dean, Belgium Consul General Fabio Pompetti. This ceremonial passing of the torch emphasized the Corps' strong bonds and continued dedication to its mission.

The evening also recognized the Corps' charitable initiatives, with thanks extended to Philippine Airlines, the ball’s major sponsor, along with other sponsors and supporters who contributed to the event’s success.

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Josephine Borromeo and Ethiopian Consul Federico Borromeo

Consul Ignacio Taboada of Spain delivered a heartfelt invocation, followed by the welcome address from Consul Ma. Agnes Huibonhoa. Outgoing Dean Consul Jesus "Susing" Pineda Jr. reflected on his term before formally handing over the baton to the incoming Dean Consul Fabio Pompetti, who outlined his vision for the Corps’ future.

The presentation of the prestigious Recognition Awards highlighted the evening, honoring outstanding contributions from individuals within the diplomatic community.

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Thailand Embassy Ambassador Tull Traisorat, Sec. Christina Garcia-Frasco, Consul Fortune Ledesma, and US Embassy Ambassador Mary Kay Loss Carlson

The successful 49th Consular Ball marked nearly five decades of tradition and reinforced hope that the Consular Corps will continue its vital work for the Filipino community in the years ahead.

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The passing of the baton from outgoing CCP Dean and Fiji Consul Jesus Pineda Jr. to the incoming CCP Vice Dean and Belgium Consul Fabio Pompetti
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Tanzania Honorary Consul Betty Chua, Consul General of the Philippines to Peru Ambassador Francis C. Chua, and Monaco Consul General Fortune Ledesma
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Gabriella Horvath, Hungary Embassy’s Ambassador Dr. Titanilla Tóth, Irene Wicklein, and Arkadiusz Jan Tracz
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Brenda Gmasz and Austria Deputy Head of Mission Wolfgang Gmasz
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Japan Embassy Ambassador Endo Kazuya, Hungary Embassy Ambassador Dr. Titanilla Tóth, and Norway Embassy Ambassador Christian Halaas Lyster

 

 

 

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