AMB. TANG PRESENTS CREDENTIALS AS PH NON-RESIDENT ENVOY TO MALAWI
PH Ambassador Tang (left) presents her Letter of Credence to President Chakwera (right). Photo by State House Malawi.
LILONGWE, 31 March 2023 – Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Malawi Marie Charlotte G. Tang, with residence in Nairobi, presented her credentials to President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera on 30 March 2023 in a ceremony held at the Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe, capital of Malawi.
During the ceremony, Ambassador Tang conveyed the greetings and best wishes of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to President Chakwera and the Malawian people. She also expressed condolences on the loss of lives, injuries and displacement caused by Cyclone Freddy, which recently struck the southern part of Malawi.
She noted the potential for both countries to enhance cooperation, both multilaterally and bilaterally, including in the areas of economic, people-to-people, and functional cooperation.
President Chakwera, in turn, expressed his hope that both countries could create greater opportunities for cooperation.
While in Malawi, Ambassador Tang also met with members of the Filipino community in Lilongwe, most of whom are skilled professionals working in fields such as healthcare, engineering, construction, education, and missionary work.
Malawi is a landlocked country in southeastern Africa, known for its diverse wildlife, scenic landscapes, and beautiful lakes, including Lake Malawi, the third largest lake in Africa. The country's economy is largely based on agriculture, with tobacco, tea, and sugarcane being major exports. Malawi is also rich in natural resources, including uranium, coal, and rare earth minerals.
The Philippines and Malawi formally established diplomatic relations in 2001. END
From left: PH Ambassador Tang, President Chakwera, and Nairobi PE Attaché Sherlyn Roxas. Photo by State House Malawi.
PH Ambassador Tang during the arrival ceremony at the Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe. Photo by State House Malawi.
PH Ambassador Tang (sixth from left) with some members of the Filipino community in Lilongwe.
PH EMBASSY HOSTS AFTERNOON TEA WITH FILIPINAS IN KENYA TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL WOMEN’S MONTH
Ambassador Marie Charlotte G. Tang (ninth from left) and Vice Consul and GAD Focal Point Officer (GFPO) Louie Dane C. Merced (tenth from left), with the attendees of the “Afternoon Tea with Filipino Women in Kenya”
NAIROBI, 27 March 2023 – The Philippine Embassy in Kenya, in celebration of the National Women’s Month, hosted an event titled “Afternoon Tea with Filipino Women in Kenya” on 26 March 2023 at the Embassy.
The event gathered Filipinas based in Kenya for networking and exchange on stories and experiences as a woman living in the country. It included a “talk show” with discussants coming from different professional backgrounds, including the private sector, academe, MSMEs, and international organizations.
The discussion touched upon some of the challenges that women continue to face including domestic violence, cyberbullying, and lack of access to education. The discussants also noted how gender issues may arise from the differences in cultures and expectations of gender roles in the Philippines and in Kenya.
The discussants emphasized that women can support and empower other women through mentorship, extending empathy and listening actively to those who are vulnerable, providing equal access to education to both boys and girls, and by celebrating the successes of other women. They also called for greater collaboration between the Embassy and the Filipino community, working with Kenyan partners, in promoting a more gender-responsive and inclusive society.
The 2023 National Women’s Month Celebration (NWMC) coincides with the launch of the new theme for the period 2023-2028: “WE for gender equality and inclusive society”.
The discussants shared their views on gender-related challenges in Kenya and the Philippines and how Filipino women in Kenya can support and empower each other.
From left to right: Ms. Liezza Lou Tambuyat, Ms. Anne Louise Biating, Ms. Rosalinda Ladha, Ambassador Tang, Ms. Maria Julwin De Guzman, Ms. Marilou Moises, and Vice Consul and GFPO Merced.
PH EMBASSY IN NAIROBI, STRATHMORE UNIVERSITY EXPLORE COOPERATION ON EDUCATION
NAIROBI, 26 March 2023 – Philippine Ambassador to Kenya Marie Charlotte G. Tang met with Dr. Vincent Ogutu, Vice Chancellor of Strathmore University, on 23 March 2023. They discussed possible areas for education cooperation between Philippine institutions and the University.
PH AMBASSADOR TANG MEETS WITH FILIPINO COMMUNITY IN SEYCHELLES
NAIROBI, 26 March 2023 – Philippine non-resident Ambassador to Seychelles Marie Charlotte G. Tang met with around 60 members of the Filipino community in Seychelles on 12 March 2023, most of whom work for a tuna processing company and other service sectors. She recognized their contributions in promoting the Philippines in Seychelles through their hard work and good work ethic.
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