Philippine Ambassador Visits Tampa

On Sunday, August 26, 2012, the Filipino-American community of Tampa hosted a reception for His Excellency Philippine Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia, Jr. at the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center. The ambassador, who was attending the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa, made a brief but momentous visit, highlighted by a meeting with several Filipino-American youth.

In his speech, the ambassador discussed the current bilateral relations between Philippines and the US and the current economic boom in the country among others. He also encouraged the Filipino-American youth to reconnect with their roots and involve themselves in Philippine affairs.

The gathering was coordinated by the Philippine Cultural Foundation, Inc.’s Sampaguita Ladies through the leadership of PCFI’s current chairman, Roque “Rocky” Barrido and his wife, Emma.

Here are some photos from this event:

From H.E. AMBASSADOR JOSE CUISIA, JR. IN TAMPA, posted by Nhick Ramiro Pacis on 9/18/2012 (82 items)

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Photos by Nhick Ramiro Pacis
Copyright 2012