EMBAJADA DE FILIPINAS Madrid September 2017 a month in review….. / un mes en revisión …..
02 September 2017, Sevilla
The Philippine Embassy in Madrid conducted a Consular Outreach Mission for the Overseas Filipino Community in Sevilla, Spain and nearby areas.
The Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) and the Overseas Voter´s Registration were also part of the Consular Mission in Sevilla.
08 September 2017
H.E. Ambassador Philippe J. Lhuillier and Madame Edna D. Lhuillier were inducted as new members of the Real Esclavitud de Santa Maria de la Almudena, during a mass at the Almudena Cathedral last September 8, 2017.
The Real Esclavitud de Santa Maria de la Almudena is one of the oldest existing associations in the Spanish Catholic Church
09-10 September 2017, Madrid
The Overseas Voting Registration Team conducted off-field registrations in various remmitance centers and Filipino restaurants in Madrid to allow Filipinos to register during weekends. EMBAJADA DE FILIPINAS Madrid September 2017 a month in review….. / un mes en revisión …..
09 September 2017, Madrid
Labor Attaché Joan Lourdes D. Lavilla and Welfare Officer Nesa S. Nolido spearheaded the learning session on Occupational Safety and Health as part of the Philippine Overseas Labor Office´s development programs.
POLO also gave updates on its programs and Services for the information of the public.
10 September 2017, Madrid
H.E. Ambassador Philippe Jones Lhuillier was the Guest of Honor and Inducting Officer during the oath-taking of the 2017 officers of the Solid Duterte Movement Spain (SDMS) held last 10 September 2017 at Anthony’s Place, Calle Sandoval 16, 28010 Madrid. The newly-inducted officers of SDMS were led by Manolo Donaire Valdez, President. EMBAJADA DE FILIPINAS Madrid September 2017 a month in review….. / un mes en revisión …..
10 September 2017, Madrid
Col Romulo Manuel, PhilDAFA Spain, spearheaded the Security Situation Update to leaders of different Filcom organizations on 10 September 2017 at the Philippine Embassy, Madrid, Spain.
10 September 2017, Madrid
The Office of the Philippine Defense and Armed Forces Attaché headed by Col. Romulo A. Manuel, Jr. PA, officiated the awarding of Certificates of Appreciation to the members of Security Committee that rendered duty during the celebration of 2017 Barrio Fiesta on 2 July 2017. Also present during the event were Mr. Avenger Marinas of POLO and TSg Leo Flores, Admin Assistant. EMBAJADA DE FILIPINAS Madrid September 2017 a month in review….. / un mes en revisión …..
14 September 2017, Madrid
Ambassador Philippe J. Lhuillier received Mr. David Navarro, Director General of Casa Asia. During the meeting, Casa Asia Director General Navarro reiterated its interest for further cooperation between the Embassy and Casa Asia.
Also present during the meeting were Casa Asia Program Director Ms. Teresa Gutierrez Del Alamo, Third Secretary and Vice Consul Raisa A. Mabayo and Administrative Officer Chester A. Diaz.
14 September 2017, Madrid
Ambassador Lhuillier also met with the Counsellor President of the Tetuan District in Madrid, Ms. Montserrat Galceran Huguet.
The District of Tetuan is where most Filipinos are residing.
14 September 2017, Madrid
The Office of the Philippine Defense and Armed Forces Attaché spearheaded the formal launching of the “Support Our Troops” project. The project aims to provide support to the medical needs of Philippine soldiers who are casualties of different engagements.
ODAFA Administrative Assistant TSgt. Leo Flores launched the project in cooperation with the Filipino Community in Spain. EMBAJADA DE FILIPINAS Madrid September 2017 a month in review….. / un mes en revisión …..
14 September 2017, Madrid
H.E. Ambassador Philippe J. Lhuillier received Welfare Officer Habib Malik of the Philippine Overseas Labor Office of the Philippine Embassy in Tripoli. Mr. Malik was in Madrid for the turn-over of documents and cases in Morocco. Labor and welfare matters concerning Filipinos in Morocco were transferred from Tripoli PE to Madrid PE. Also present during the call were Labor Attaché Joan Lourdes D. Lavilla and Welfare Officer Nesa S. Nolido.
15 September 2017, Madrid
H.E. Ambassador Philippe J. Lhuillier received the DDS OFW Global Movement for Empowerment Madrid Chapter for a book donation at the Embassy. The Ambassador was also requested to administer the Oath Taking of its members.
Deputy Chief of Mission and Consul General Fernandez was also present during the book donation.
25 September 2017, Madrid
H.E. Ambassador Philippe J. Lhuillier received Mr. Jose Antonio Portillo who is an active contributor/advocate of Philippine-Spanish historical materials.
Mr. Portillo discussed his lined up programs and projects.
Third Secretary and Vice Consul Ralf G. Roldan and Administrative Officer Chester A. Diaz were also present during the meeting. EMBAJADA DE FILIPINAS Madrid September 2017 a month in review….. / un mes en revisión …..
16 September 2017, Pozuelo de Alarcon
The Philippine Embassy family joined other ASEAN countries in the ASEAN Family Day which was held at the residence of the Indonesian Ambassador in Pozuelo de Alarcon.
The family day was aimed at promoting camaraderie among ASEAN collegues and their families. Various family games and activities were jointly undertaken by the member countries. A Karaoke Singing contest was also held wherein the Philippines´very own, Ms. Cristine Barbo, won second place. Mr. Ronald Dearao of the Consular Section was the champion for the musical chair event. EMBAJADA DE FILIPINAS Madrid September 2017 a month in review….. / un mes en revisión ….. 23 September 2017, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
The Philippine Embassy in Madrid rendered Consular Outreach Mission in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain on 23 September 2017 to bring its services closer to the Filipinos in the island of Canarias and its neighboring areas. Las Palmas is approximately 1,932.8 km from Madrid. The team was ably assisted by the Philippine Honorary Consulate in Las Palmas headed by Honorary Consul Maria del Pilar Lopez Cabrera and the Filipino community organizations in Las Palmas.
23 September 2017, Madrid
The Overseas Registration team conducted off-field registration in various Filipino restaurants in Madrid to encourage Filipinos to register.
23-26 September 2017, Barcelona
The Philippines participated in the recently concluded World Routes 2017, held on 23-26 September 2017 at the Fira Gran Via, L’Hospitalet, Barcelona. The PH booth, located in the central part of the exhibition space, highlighted PH’s most popular destinations and included a stand for dried mangoes and DOT notepads as souvenirs. There was also a bar with a Filipino bartender who performed “flair bartending” to attract guests to the booth.
The Philippines was nominated for the Best in Destination Marketing award category, along with Canary Islands Tourist Board, Madrid Destino, Malta Tourism Authority, Tenerife Tourism Corporation, and Tourism Ireland. Although Tenerife Tourism Corporation won, PH was the only non-European tourism authority to be nominated. EMBAJADA DE FILIPINAS Madrid September 2017 a month in review….. / un mes en revisión …..
26 September 2017, Madrid
H.E. Ambassador Philippe J. Lhuillier met with Tecniberia (Asociacion Española de Empresas de Ingeneria) to discuss possible cooperation between the organization and the Embassy.
26 September 2017, Madrid
Ambassador Philippe J. Lhuillier was invited to attend the preparatory meeting for the I Foro Global de Gobiernos Locales which was presided by Mr. Juan Espadas Cejas, Mayor of Sevilla and held at Club Cámara Madrid.
I Foro Global de Gobiernos Locales: Destino Sevilla is the Global Forum for Local Governments which will be held in Sevilla on 22-24 November 2017. Invitations to participate in the forum were extended to the Cities of Manila, Cebu and Baler .
27 September 2017, Madrid
Ambassador Philippe J. Lhuillier also received a delegation from Manila. EMBAJADA DE FILIPINAS Madrid September 2017 a month in review….. / un mes en revisión …..
27 September 2017, Madrid
The Philippine Embassy in Madrid commemorated the actual date of signing of the establishment of Diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Spain in a simple ceremony held at the Embassy.
30 September 2017, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
The Philippine Embassy in Madrid rendered Consular Outreach Mission in Tenerife, Spain on 30 September 2017 to bring its services closer to the Filipinos in the island of Tenerife and its neighboring areas. Tenerife is approximately 2,031.5 km from Madrid. The team was ably assisted by the Philippine Honorary Consulate in Tenerife headed by Honorary Consul Julio Morales Rodriguez and the Filipino community organizations in Tenerife. EMBAJADA DE FILIPINAS Madrid September 2017 a month in review….. / un mes en revisión …..
28 September 2017, Madrid
The Philippine Embassy in Spain commemorated the 70th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the Philippines and Spain on 28 September 2017 at the Instituto Cervantes, Calle Alcala 49 in Madrid. Around 120 guests from the Spanish government, diplomatic corps, academe, and business sector were on hand to celebrate the event, which also featured a mini-exhibit of photos of former and current Philippine Ambassadors to Spain during their presentation of credentials to the Kings of Spain, and a replica of the treaty that formally established relations between the Philippines and Spain.
The Secretary-General of the Instituto Cervantes, Mr. Rafael Rodriguez-Ponga Salamanca, extended greetings on behalf of the Spanish government. Rep. Benhur Salimbangon from the 4th District of Cebu was also a guest speaker at the event. EMBAJADA DE FILIPINAS Madrid September 2017 a month in review….. / un mes en revisión …..