PH TAKES CENTER STAGE AT THE 8TH NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL FESTIVAL
The Nightingales serenade the VIP guests and crowd with their beautiful voices.
NAIROBI, 20 June 2023 – The Philippine Embassy in Nairobi showcased Philippine culture and food at the 8th Nairobi International Cultural Festival (NICF) held on 17 June 2023 at the National Museums of Kenya (NMK) in Nairobi, Kenya.
Returning after a three-year hiatus, the NICF provided a platform for the Kenyan public to immerse themselves in the rich and diverse cultures of different countries towards fostering intercultural understanding. The NICF featured cultural performances, booth exhibits, and demonstrations of traditional crafts and arts, under the theme “Coming Again Together”.
The Philippine Embassy booth showcased an array of Filipino products such as abaniko, dining ware made of capiz shells, miniature jeepneys, and pearl accessories. The booth visitors also enjoyed Filipino cuisine such as adobo, kutsinta, pancit bihon, and lumpia, while watching Philippine tourism videos.
The Nightingales, a Filipino soprano duo who visited Nairobi through the support of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), also took the NICF stage by storm and captivated the audience with their breathtaking vocal prowess. Their set included a Filipino folk medley, a traditional Kenyan folk song called “Ning Wendete”, and “Pangako Sa’Yo” which is also the title of the most popular Filipino teleserye in Kenya. The Nightingales’ rendition of “Pangako Sa’Yo” deeply resonated with the audience and drew an enthusiastic applause.
In her brief message at the opening ceremony, Philippine Ambassador Marie Charlotte G. Tang emphasized the importance of cultural exchanges in nurturing understanding and deeper friendships between countries and peoples.
Mr. John Ololtuaa, Principal Secretary of the Kenyan Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife, and Heritage, highlighted in his keynote address how the festival fosters mutual understanding, celebrates diversity, and embraces new perspectives.
Aside from the Philippine Embassy, other participating diplomatic missions and institutions in the NICF were from Japan, China, India, Ethiopia, Morocco, Costa Rica, Mexico, Somalia, and Botswana. END
The Nightingales taking a bow after their mesmerizing performance
PH Ambassador Tang delivers her brief message at the opening ceremony of the 8th NICF.
Embassy personnel and FilCom-Kenya member, Ms. Marilou Moses, delight booth visitors with an enticing array of Filipino products and delectable delicacies
THE PHILIPPINES JOINS THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY IN CELEBRATING THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FAMILY REMITTANCES 2023
Ambassador Tang delivering remarks at the 2023 official observance ceremony of International Day of Family Remittances
NAIROBI, 16 June 2023 – Philippine Ambassador to Kenya Marie Charlotte G. Tang joined the official observance ceremony of this year’s International Day of Family Remittances (IDFR) held at the United Nations Office in Nairobi.
Building on the theme of the IDFR 2023-2024 campaign – “Digital Remittances Towards Financial Inclusion and Cost Reduction”, Ambassador Tang, in her remarks, recognized remittance-sending overseas Filipino workers, who not only improve the lives of their families, but also contribute to the Philippines’ development efforts, including advancing on the Sustainable Development Goals. She also recognized the role of digitalization and financial innovations in promoting more affordable, faster and more efficient remittances and promoting financial inclusion.
Ambassador Tang reaffirmed the Philippines’ commitment to share its best practices from its migration and remittance experience, and expressed appreciation to the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the Global Forum on Remittances, Investment and Development Network (GFRIDN), IDFR champions and other valuable partners in the commemoration of the IDFR.
In 2018, the Philippines, together with Guatemala, Madagascar, and Algeria, led the adoption by the UN General Assembly of the landmark resolution declaring June 16th as the International Day of Family Remittances. END
Ambassador Tang (third from left) with the other high-level speakers at the official observance ceremony official observance ceremony of this year’s International Day of Family Remittances.
AMB. TANG PRESENTS CREDENTIALS AS PH NON-RESIDENT ENVOY TO SOUTH SUDAN
President Salva Kiir Mayardit of South Sudan (left) accredits Ambassador Marie Charlotte G. Tang (right) as the Philippine non-resident Ambassador to South Sudan. South Sudan Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Deng Dau Deng Malek (center) witnesses the presentation of credentials (Photo from the Office of the President of the Republic of South Sudan).JUBA, 14 June 2023 – Philippine non-resident Ambassador Marie Charlotte G. Tang presented her credentials to South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit on 14 June 2023 in a ceremony held at the State House in Juba.
Ambassador Tang conveyed the warm felicitations of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. to President Kiir and the people of South Sudan.
She noted that 2023 marks the 10th anniversary of Philippines-South Sudan diplomatic relations and expressed the hope to enhance cooperation between the two countries bilaterally and in the multilateral fora.
President Kiir stated that South Sudan is a young nation that seeks to pursue friendship with many countries, including the Philippines.
During the meeting, the inclusion of South Sudan’s basketball team in the upcoming FIBA World Cup to be held in Manila was also mentioned. Ambassador Tang wished the South Sudanese team, the first from East Africa to qualify for the FIBA World Cup, a successful performance in the tournament.
Ambassador Tang also met with various officials to explore ways to deepen the engagements between the Philippines and South Sudan including in the areas of agriculture, trade, and education.
South Sudan gained its independence in 2011 and is the world's youngest country.
The Philippine Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya oversees the Philippines' relations with South Sudan. END
Ambassador Tang and South Sudan officials as the Philippine National Anthem plays on (Photo from the Office of the President of the Republic of South Sudan).
Ambassador Tang presents an open copy of her Letter of Credentials to Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Deng Dau Deng Malek.
PH AMBASSADOR VISITS FILIPINOS IN UNITED NATIONS MISSION IN SOUTH SUDAN
Philippine Ambassador Marie Charlotte G. Tang (fourth from left) and Third Secretary and Vice Consul Louie Dane C. Merced (fourth from right), with some of the members of the Philippine police contingent in the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and observer from the Philippine military.
JUBA, 14 June 2023 - Philippine non-resident Ambassador to South Sudan Marie Charlotte G. Tang visited the Filipinos working in the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) on 13 June 2023 at the UNMISS Compound in Juba.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) currently has a contingent of 20 police officers (13 female and seven male) in the UNMISS. Among the duties carried out by the Filipino police are conducting trainings for their South Sudanese counterparts, supporting the police commands in different states of South Sudan, and undertaking public information engagements with local and international stakeholders.
With the Philippines being a leading advocate for gender equality and women empowerment, the Filipino female officers also assist in capacitating the local police in handling violence against women and children (VAWC) cases.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) also currently has two female military observers in the UNMISS who help monitor the security developments in the world's youngest country.
In addition to uniformed personnel, there are also a number of Filipino civilian employees who support the day-to-day operations of the UNMISS.
During the visit, Ambassador Tang thanked the Filipino peacekeepers, military observers, and civilian personnel for their service and dedication, and expressed that the Filipino people are proud of them.
UNMISS was created in July 2011 through the UN Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 1996. UNMISS is mandated to help consolidate the peace and security, and help establish conditions for development, following South Sudan's independence.
The Philippines' participation in the UNMISS is part of its long tradition of engagement with UN peacekeeping missions, as the country's contribution to the maintenance of international peace and security. END
Ambassador Tang receives a briefing on the work of UNMISS and the tasks being performed by the Philippine contingent.
Ambassador Tang (tenth from left) and Vice Consul Merced (seventh from right) with the Filipino uniformed and civilian personnel in UNMISS
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