H.E. Lilybeth R. Deapera presented a copy of her credentials as Non-Resident Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of the Philippines to the Dominican Republic.

Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs José Julio Gómez Beato presided over  the virtual ceremony held on 06 February 2024.

The ceremony aims to strengthen bilateral relations between the Philippines and the Dominican Republic which share commonalities because of their colonial history.

Ambassador Deapera extended her appreciation to the Ministry for the opportunity to present a copy of her credentials.  She was among the seven Non-Resident Ambassadors who participated in the ceremony.