PHL ambassador receives medal from Lebanese govt
07/06/2011
GMA News
Lebanese President Michel Sleiman conferred the Medal of the National Order of the Cedar, Grand Officer Rank, on former Philippine Ambassador Gilberto Asuque for his services in enhancing bilateral relations between Lebanon and the Philippines.
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According to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the Medal of the National Cedar is a prestigious civilian and military award and medal of the Lebanese government.
The Lebanese President conferred the medal on Asuque during a simple ceremony on June 28 at the Baabda Palace.
Ambassador Asuque thanked Sleiman and the government of Lebanon saying, "this medal is a great honor for the government and the people of the Philippines whom I am duty bound to serve, and is a recognition of the very warm and beneficial relations between our countries."
On June 30, Asuque ended his three years and two months of diplomatic service in Lebanon, eight months of which was first served as Chargé d' Affaires, a.i. and Consul General.
Asuque's legacy
A labor pact seeking to benefit overseas Filipino workers in Lebanon may stand as one of the most important legacies left behind by the Philippines' last ambassador there.
Before leaving Lebanon last June 30, former ambassador Gilberto Asuque helped forge a memorandum of understanding on labor cooperation that may be signed anytime soon.
"The MOU is set for signing at a mutually acceptable date," the DFA said.
It added the MOU will establish the procedures and mechanisms to protect the rights and promote the welfare of OFWs in Lebanon.
The DFA said Asuque had collaborated with Member of Parliament and former labor minister Boutros Harb in finalizing the text of the MOU on Labor Cooperation.
Blessings for OFWs
On June 28, Asuque made his farewell call on Msgr. Gabriele Caccia, Papal Nuncio and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, at the nuncio's residence in Harissa.
He expressed his thanks for the friendship and cooperation between the Embassy and the Apostolic Nunciature.
He also asked for Caccia's Blessings for the OFWs in Lebanon as many of them provide support and serve as choir during Sunday masses.
During the call, Caccia presented Asuque with a silver plate as recognition of Asuque's diplomatic service in Lebanon. - VVP, GMA News
According to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the Medal of the National Cedar is a prestigious civilian and military award and medal of the Lebanese government.
The Lebanese President conferred the medal on Asuque during a simple ceremony on June 28 at the Baabda Palace.
Ambassador Asuque thanked Sleiman and the government of Lebanon saying, "this medal is a great honor for the government and the people of the Philippines whom I am duty bound to serve, and is a recognition of the very warm and beneficial relations between our countries."
On June 30, Asuque ended his three years and two months of diplomatic service in Lebanon, eight months of which was first served as Chargé d' Affaires, a.i. and Consul General.
Asuque's legacy
A labor pact seeking to benefit overseas Filipino workers in Lebanon may stand as one of the most important legacies left behind by the Philippines' last ambassador there.
Before leaving Lebanon last June 30, former ambassador Gilberto Asuque helped forge a memorandum of understanding on labor cooperation that may be signed anytime soon.
"The MOU is set for signing at a mutually acceptable date," the DFA said.
It added the MOU will establish the procedures and mechanisms to protect the rights and promote the welfare of OFWs in Lebanon.
The DFA said Asuque had collaborated with Member of Parliament and former labor minister Boutros Harb in finalizing the text of the MOU on Labor Cooperation.
Blessings for OFWs
On June 28, Asuque made his farewell call on Msgr. Gabriele Caccia, Papal Nuncio and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, at the nuncio's residence in Harissa.
He expressed his thanks for the friendship and cooperation between the Embassy and the Apostolic Nunciature.
He also asked for Caccia's Blessings for the OFWs in Lebanon as many of them provide support and serve as choir during Sunday masses.
During the call, Caccia presented Asuque with a silver plate as recognition of Asuque's diplomatic service in Lebanon. - VVP, GMA News
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