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Mexico City, 24 October 2024 – The Philippine Embassy in Mexico participated in the 2024 International Congress on Innovation, Development and Strategic Organization (CIIDEO) held at the Benemerita Universidad Autonoma de Puebla (BUAP). With the theme of the conference being ”Forging leaders, building a sustainable future”, the event had over 2,000 participants composed of students, members from the academy, local officials and entrepreneurs, and members of the diplomatic corps.

Ambassador Lilybeth R. Deapera, in her keynote lecture underscored that “it is pertinent to have leaders that confidently take the helm and steer us to a better tomorrow.” She further added that “we need leaders who not only inspire but also act strategically, ethically, and inclusively.”

On diplomatic and trade relations, Ambassador Deapera discussed that there is room for growth in the bilateral trade relations, and acknowledged the potential of the Mexican market with its North American access for Filipino goods and services.

A lively open forum ensued between the Ambassador and student participants whose questions touched on trade relations, women in diplomacy and personal insights. END

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LHO EP10

The Philippine Embassy in Mexico, in partnership with the University of the Philippines-Diliman, El Colegio de San Luis, and the Philippine-Mexico Studies Program, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico (UNAM) supported by the Office of Senator Loren Legarda, invites you to the tenth episode of “LA HISTORIA OLVIDADA: FILIPINAS-MEXICO 2024,” a virtual colloquium series on Philippine-Mexico relations, to be held via Zoom on 15 November 2024 at 6:00-7:30 P.M., Mexico City time (16 November 2024 at 8:00-9:30 A.M., Philippine time).

The resource speaker, Dra. Maria Cristina Esperanza Barron Soto, PhD in History, Universidad Iberoamericana, will talk on “Mexico and the Philippines: Two Hundred and Fifty Years of Shared History” in English.

This colloquium series which will be streamed live via Post’s YouTube channel.

Interested participants may register using the QR code found on the attached poster or through this link: bit.ly/Historia-OlvidadaPHMX.

Certificates of Attendance may be issued to interested participants.

We look forward to seeing you there.

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Advisory Nov

28 October 2024, Mexico City - The general public is informed that the Philippine Embassy in Mexico will be closed on Friday, 01 November 2024, for the observance of All Saints´ Day, and on Monday, 18 November 2024, for the observance of the Revolution Day Memorial of Mexico.

For urgent matters, you may contact the Embassy at the following telephone number and emails:

Officer on duty/ Cell phone: +52-1-56-2560-2735

Embassy Email: mexico.pe@dfa.gov.ph

Passports/Consular Affairs: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Mexico City, 21 October 2024 - In celebration of Indigenous Peoples' Month, the Philippine Embassy in Mexico inaugurated a small-scale display at its receiving area, highlighting the rich cultural heritage and traditional attire of the indigenous peoples of the Philippines.

Ambassador Lilybeth R. Deapera officiated the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the exhibit and delivered the message underscoring the importance of recognizing and valuing our indigenous heritage.

Cultural Officer Ms. Joecilita Guinid followed with a short-guided tour of the display representing the unique craftsmanship and artistry of our indigenous communities. She provided insights into the traditional garments and handicrafts of indigenous peoples, elaborating on the craftsmanship involved in creating products using materials such as pandan leaves, abaca, and other natural resources.

Among the highlighted items were the traditional banig (woven mat), bags made from banig, bamboo baskets, and tsinelas (slippers) crafted from pandan fibers.

The display serves not only as an exhibition of traditional attire but also as an educational opportunity to appreciate the cultural heritage that enriches the Filipino identity. END

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Ambassador Lilybeth R. Deapera delivered her opening remarks at the inauguration of the small-scale display of indigenous attire and handicrafts in celebration of Indigenous Peoples' Month. Following her speech, the Ambassador led the ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the exhibit to the public.

(Photo courtesy of Ms. Aza Abuloc)

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Ambassador Lilybeth R. Deapera and other Embassy personnel listened while Cultural Officer Ms. Joecilita S. Guinid (standing in front) provided descriptions of the displays (Photo courtesy of Mr. Arnel Navarra)

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Other Embassy personnel who participated in the inauguration of the small-scale display for Indigenous Peoples' Month (Photo courtesy of Mr. Arnel Navarra)

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The Philippine Embassy proudly celebrates Indigenous Peoples' Month 2024! Our cultural display features vibrant traditional attire and unique products made from pandan and piña leaves, showcasing the richness of Filipino culture and natural resources. (Photo courtesy of Joecilita Guinid).

 

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