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On December 12, 2024, the Philippine Embassy in Paris hosted a diplomatic reception to celebrate the renewed connectivity between Paris and Manila, following the restoration of Air France’s direct route after a 20-year hiatus. The inaugural flight AF209 from Manila to Paris brought the Philippine delegation and representatives of the French Embassy in Manila to Paris for a week of meetings, conferences, and discussions with various French government officials, business and private sector representatives, and academic institutions.

H.E. Junever Mahilum-West welcomed guests to the Embassy and underscored the significance of the restoration of direct Paris-Manila flights in further strengthening ties between the Philippines and France.

The gathering was attended by top-ranking officials of the Philippine delegation from the Department of Science and Technology, Department of Finance, NEDA, Department of Tourism and the Philippine Coast Guard, business leaders, representatives from the French Embassy in Manila, and partners from the academic community, including students and artists from the Filipino community in France.

Secretary of Science and Technology highlighted the results of DOST’s mission in France during the Philippine week that aligns with the Philippines’ national development strategies and goals of wealth creation and protection.  

During her welcome remarks, the Philippine Ambassador to France, H.E. Junever Mahilum-West highlighted the significance of the restored flights in strengthening ties between the Philippines and France. She noted that these flights enhance connectivity in trade, investment, tourism, and person-to-person exchanges. The Ambassador also pointed out the potential for expanding France’s access to Asia and to the Pacific, creating new opportunities for both nations and their regions. The AcapElles and Filipino musicians Harold Guevarra, Muriel Gonzales, and Franco Maigue serenaded the guests with their classic rendition of Filipino and French songs. 

Secretary Renato Solidum Jr., who spearheaded the Department of Science and Technology delegation, shared key outcomes of DOST’s mission to Paris during the Semaine des Philippines (Philippine Week), emphasizing the mission's alignment with the Philippine Development Plan and national strategies.

Secretary of Transportation Jaime Bautista led his own delegation earlier in the Week to meetings with the Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries and France’s foremost business grouping MEDEF International, among others.

Esteemed members of the Philippine Week delegation and French government counterparts graced the Embassy reception. 

At the reception, guests enjoyed performances by an all-female Filipino-French choir, the AcapElles, along with France-based Filipino musicians Franco Maigue, Muriel Gonzales, and Harold Guevarra. Filipino women artists displayed their unique artworks painted on  the terno. The vibrant presence of Filipino artists and musicians in Paris reflected the profound and grassroots-level  cultural and artistic exchanges between the Philippines and France.
 

Members of the DOST delegation led by Secretary Renato Solidum, Jr. (L) with H.E. Junever Mahilum-West (R), Filipino students and DOST scholars based in France, Philippine state university officials, and Philippine and French Embassy officials. 

Semaine des Philippines provided a venue for rich exchanges between the visiting Philippine delegation and their French hosts.  It showcased the Philippines' diverse tourism offerings to French and European audiences, serving as a dynamic platform to enhance tourism, economic, and cultural exchanges. Philippine Week in Paris marked a step forward in strengthening relations between France and the Philippines, paving the way for improved connectivity and partnerships in all fields.

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Very Beautiful Coffee from the Philippines Captivates in AVPA International Contest for Locally Roasted Coffees    

05 November 2024 - Four coffee farms hailing from the Philippines won in the International Contest under the category for Locally Roasted Coffees hosted by Agence pour la Valorisation des Produits Agricoles (AVPA). AVPA is a non-governmental, non-profit organization aiming to recognize excellent high-quality agricultural products through its annual International Contest for coffee, tea, oil and chocolate.

The winning coffees originating from Mountain Province to Batangas and all the way to Sultan Kudarat with their corresponding awards are:


Sgd Coffee (Northern Sagada, Mt. Province) - Gourmet Argent 
Dapliyan coffee (Southern Sagada, Mt. Province) - Gourmet Bronze
Heirloom Barako (Batangas Province) - Gourmet Medal
Sultan Coffee (Senator Ninoy Aquino, Sultan Kudarat) - Gourmet Medal

During the awarding ceremony, AVPA Representative exclaimed “And now the Philippines is sending us some very very beautiful coffee!” Minister Noemi Diaz represented the coffee farms and proudly accepted the awards on their behalf. 

Minister Noemi Diaz receives the AVPA awards for  SGD Coffee (Mt. Province), Dapliyan Coffee (Mt. Province), Heirloom Barako (Batangas) and Sultan Coffee (Sultan Kudarat)

Minister Noemi Diaz is joined by fellow AVPA awardees from other countries.


https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XKG4kAC_b7oEZGhYRcPIDdwQfUwdtLoB/view?usp=sharing

 

24 October 2024.The Philippine Embassy in France and Permanent Mission to UNESCO proudly presented the performance of De La Salle University (DLSU) Chorale during the last day of the Executive Board session at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris on 21 October 2024. The said performance brought Philippine folk music  to the global stage as the country marks National Indigenous Peoples’ Month this October with the theme “Mga Katutubo at Katutubong Dunong: Pahalagahan, Pangalagaan, at Parangalan” (Valuing, Nurturing, and Honoring Indigenous Peoples and Indigenous Knowledge).
 

DLSU Chorale performs at UNESCO foyer under Picasso’s The Fall of Icarus, 1958.  

The repertoire included Vochong, a traditional warm welcome melody from the Kalinga in Northern Luzon, Ummah Sallih, a traditional Molbog song with Islamic origins performed by an ethnic group residing in Palawan, Ili-ili, a popular lullaby sung in Hiligaynon originating from Panay Island, and Iddem-Dem Mallida, an Itneg melody and victory chant from the province of Abra and Ilocos Norte, among others. In some of these songs, the group featured traditional Filipino instruments such as bungkaka, tongatong, gangsa, kubing, dabakan drums, and a rainmaker.

  Ambassador Junever Mahilum-West (right) congratulates chorale conductor Mr. Jose Aquino (left) for the stirring performance. 

Mr. Jose Emmanuel Aquino, DLSU Chorale conductor, led the group. He is an alumnus of the Philippine Madrigal Singers, the Ateneo Chamber Singers and the San Miguel Master Chorale.
 H.E. Junever Mahilum-West (center), Philippine Ambassador to France and Permanent Representative to UNESCO, meets the entire DLSU Chorale. 

As the UNESCO Executive Board Session ended, delegates from various member states were greeted by DSLU Chorale’s performance in the foyer. The enchanting renditions were met with applause and admiration from the audience.  END

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