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THE PHILIPPINES JOINS THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY IN CELEBRATING THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FAMILY REMITTANCES 2023

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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

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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.