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THE PHILIPPINES STRENGTHENS CULTURAL TIES AT THE 459TH MANILA-ACAPULCO GALLEON ANNIVERSARY IN ACAPULCO, GUERRERO, MEXICO

Acapulco, Mexico, 12 October 2024 - A wreath-laying ceremony held at the Mexico-Philippines Plaza celebrated the legacy of the Manila Galleon, a symbol of commerce and cultural diversity that marked the port for more than two centuries.

Mr. Noe Peralta Herrera, Secretary of Tourism in Acapulco, led the ceremony in representation of the Mayor of the Port of Acapulco, Lic. Abelina Lopez Rodriguez. Honorary Consul of the Philippines, Dr. Mario de la O Almazan represented the Government of the Philippines. Members of the Committee of ´´Friends of the Manila-Acapulco Galleon´´ also witnessed the event.

The Manila Galleon not only transported valuable goods such as silk, spices and porcelain between Asia and America, but was a true bridge between civilizations, transforming Acapulco into an epicenter of cultural exchange. The voyages of these imposing ships left a deep mark on the local culture, from gastronomy to the traditions that today define the identity of the port.

During the event, the importance of remembering the value and vision of those navigators and merchants who crossed the oceans to forge new horizons was highlighted.

Acapulco, more than a port, was the stage where stories and dreams met, connecting two continents and creating ties that still endure. Today, in the midst of the nearshoring era, the legacy of the Manila Galleon gains relevance.

The trade routes that once placed Acapulco on the world map are re-emerging, reaffirming its role as a strategic point in global trade.

The tribute not only looks to the past, but inspires us to continue building bridges between cultures and exploring new opportunities, with the same adventurous spirit that guided the sailors of yesteryear. The Manila Galleon remains a symbol of our history and a beacon to the future. END

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LA HISTORIA OLVIDADA: FILIPINAS Y MEXICO 2024: EP 9

The Embassy of the Philippines in Mexico, in partnership with the University of the Philippines-Diliman, El Colegio de San Luis, and Philippine-Mexico Studies Program, Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico (UNAM) invites you to the ninth episode of LA HISTORIA OLVIDADA: FILIPINAS-MEXICO 2024, a virtual colloquium series on Philippine-Mexico relations, to be held via Zoom on 18 October 2024 at 6:30-8:00 P.M., Mexico City time (19 October 2024 at 8:30-10:00 A.M., Philippine time).

The resource speaker Dr. Emmanuel Franco Calairo, Chairman, Cavite Historical Society and Former Chairman, National Historical Commission of the Philippines, will talk on “The Cavite Studies Center and the Preservation of the Manila Galleon Heritage.”

This colloquium series aims to highlight pivotal events and contexts that have shaped the engagements between the Philippines and Mexico, spanning from the sixteenth century to the contemporary period.

The presentation of Dr. Calairo will be in English.

To confirm your attendance to the said virtual colloquium, please accomplish this Google form: http://bit.ly/Historia-OlvidadaPHMX or scan the QR code in the attached poster.

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