Phl Passes on Chairmanship of ASEAN Committee in Brasilia to Indonesia
Philippine Ambassador to Brazil Eva G. Betita handed over the Chairmanship of the ASEAN Committee in Brasilia (ACB) to Indonesian Ambassador Sudaryomo Hartosudarmo during the ACB Meeting on January 10 at the Bahay Pilipino, the Philippine Ambassador’s Official Residence.
The Dom Bosco Sanctuary, in Brasilia
"Christmas has always been special to Filipinos as an occasion for families to reflect together on the year that passed and to look ahead to the promise of a better year. Christmas brings out the best in the Filipino as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ with love and hope."
The government of Brazil made another pledge of US$150,000.00 as donation to the victims of Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) through the UNCHR on November 14. This was in addition to the US$150,000.00 donation earlier pledged by Brazil through UNICEF for the victims.
The Philippines, represented by the Philippine Ambassador to Brazil Eva G. Betita, and Vice Consul Eric P. Valenzuela, participated in the 3rd Global Conference against Child Labor held in Brasilia, Brazil from October 08 to 10.
As part of the ongoing celebration of the 46th anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Philippine Embassy in Brasilia, as current Chair of the ASEAN Committee in Brasilia (ACB), hosted the annual ASEAN Food and Cultural Festival on September 14.
