The French and German ambassadors in the Philippines had a blast celebrating Germany’s Oktoberfest tradition in Manila. October Festival in Manila (Photos from Ambassadors Marie Fontanel and Andreas Pfaffernoschke via X) This was evident from the posts and photos they shared on X (formerly...
The ambassadors of France and Japan in the Philippines lauded the “courage” and “compassion” of Angelyn Aguirre, the Filipina nurse who was killed during one of Hamas’ attacks in Israel last week, for staying with her ward amid the danger. Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem Fleur Hassan-Nahoum...
Foreign ambassadors turned to social media on Saturday, Oct. 7, to congratulate Gilas Pilipinas for ending the country’s 61-year Asian Games drought by winning the gold medal against Jordan. Gilas Pilipinas members pose with their gold medal for men’s basketball during the Asian Games medal...
Calling it a “very special” event, new French Ambassador to the Philippines Marie Fontanel joined President Marcos for the launching of his administration’s Food Stamp Program (FSP) in Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte on Friday, Sept. 29. French Ambassador to the Philippines Marie Fontanel...
France has assured the Philippines of its continued cooperation on food security as the latter launched a program to food-poor families' access to nutritious foods. At the launching of the Walang Gutom (No Hunger) program by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD),...
Ambassadors from France, Canada, Germany, and Ireland joined Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla and United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator in the Philippines Gustavo Gonzalez in launching the countdown for the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. UN Resident...
After presenting her credentials to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. at Malacañang Palace on Wednesday, Sept. 20, French Ambassador to the Philippines Marie Fontanel is now her country’s permanent resident envoy to Manila. French Ambassador Marie Fontanel shakes hands with President...
President Marcos has met the new French and Swiss ambassadors-designate to the Philippines. Swiss Ambassador Nicolas Bruhl and French Ambassador Marie Fontanel (Photos courtesy of PPA Pool/Yummie Dingding) Ambassador Designate of the Swiss Confederation Nicolas Bruhl and Ambassador Extraordinary...