June 20, 2019 Bangkok, a highly dense capital city of the Kingdom of Thailand, is a metropolis unlike any other where towering modern skyscrapers are beautifully complemented by ancient Buddhist shrines and temples. With Thais’ impeccable adherence to its religion, Therevada Buddhism, where small token of which can be found inconspicuously along the street, it continue reading : Bangkok City Situationers in Thailand
The Temple of the Reclining Buddha
Bangkok, Thailand June 20, 2019 The Temple of the Reclining Buddha or Wat Pho Buddhist Temple, officially named Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimonmangkhalaram, is one of the six (6) Buddhist temples in Thailand classified as a first class Royal temple. However, what makes this temple stand out aside from being the oldest and largest temple complex, continue reading : The Temple of the Reclining Buddha
Talk to the Stormtroopers
Camp General Vicente Lukban, Catbalogan City, SamarJune 19, 2019
Talk to the Stormtroopers
Camp General Vicente Lukban, Catbalogan City, SamarJune 19, 2019 President Rodrigo Roa Duterte addressed the commanders, junior officers, enlisted personnel and civilian employees of the Philippine Army’s 8th Infantry Division (8ID), also known as the ‘Stormtroopers’, during his visit to the Camp General Vicente Lukban in Catbalogan City, Samar. In his message, President Duterte lauded continue reading : Talk to the Stormtroopers
Awarding of the Order of Lapu-Lapu to Wounded-in-Action and Killed-in-Action Soldiers
Camp Lukban Station Hospital, Catbalogan City, SamarJune 19, 2019 President Rodrigo Roa Duterte led the awarding of the Order of Lapu-Lapu to several wounded-in-action (WIA) and killed-in-action (KIA) soldiers belonging to the Philippine Army’s 8th Infantry Division (8ID), also known as the ‘Stormtroopers’, in simple ceremonies during his visit to the Camp Lukban Station Hospital continue reading : Awarding of the Order of Lapu-Lapu to Wounded-in-Action and Killed-in-Action Soldiers
Interview with Her Excellency Mary Jo A. Bernardo-Aragon, Philippine Ambassador to Thailand
Embassy of the Philippines in Bangkok, Thailand June 19, 2019 Her Excellency Mary Jo A. Bernardo-Aragon, Philippine Ambassador to the Kingdom of Thailand, gives an overview on the significance of this year’s 34th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit that shall be attended by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte along with other leaders of the continue reading : Interview with Her Excellency Mary Jo A. Bernardo-Aragon, Philippine Ambassador to Thailand
Philippine Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand
June 19, 2019 Located in the sprawling city of Bangkok, the Embassy of the Philippines in the Kingdom of Thailand traces its history 70 years ago when the Treaty of Friendship was signed between the two countries in Washington D.C., United States of America on June 14, 1949. Since then, both countries enjoy warm and continue reading : Philippine Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand
Participation of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte to the 34th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte is set to participate in the 34th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit alongside other ASEAN leaders in discussing a wide-array of regional issues in Bangkok, Thailand from June 22-23, 2019. In a press briefing, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Assistant Secretary and Director General of ASEAN-Philippine National Secretariat Junever continue reading : Participation of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte to the 34th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit
Joint AFP-PNP Command Conference
Heroes Hall, Malacañan PalaceJune 18, 2019 President Rodrigo Roa Duterte presided over the Joint Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)-Philippine National Police (PNP) Command Conference held at the Heroes Hall of Malacañan Palace. Among the topics discussed during the meeting included the Philippine Army (PA) Capability Development Program, reports on investment scams, the plans and continue reading : Joint AFP-PNP Command Conference
Farewell Call of Her Excellency Aruni Ranaraja, Ambassador of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka to the Philippines
Music Room, Malacañan PalaceJune 18, 2019 President Rodrigo Roa Duterte conferred the Order of Sikatuna with the Rank of Grand Cross (Datu), Gold Distinction, to Her Excellency Aruni Ranaraja, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka to the Philippines, in a farewell call at the Music Room of Malacañan Palace. continue reading : Farewell Call of Her Excellency Aruni Ranaraja, Ambassador of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka to the Philippines