Phnom Penh, 27 June 2024 - Thirty-two (32) overseas Filipinos in Cambodia were among the happy graduates of the Basic Khmer Language Online Course (Batch 5) offered by the Philippine Embassy from 06 May 2024 to 10 June 2024.
Out of 73 enrollees across the country, the graduates completed the course on conversational Khmer which included greetings and useful phrases. Mr. Hok Dara, author of the book Cambodian Vocabulary for Foreigners, led the lessons customized for Filipino participants.
In her remarks during the online graduation ceremony on 6 May 2024, Vice Consul Genina Marion T. Rafal commended the participants’ commitment to complete the free language course. “Learning the Khmer language facilitates communication in our host country while enriching our immersion in Cambodia’s culture and traditions,” she said.
The Department of Foreign Affairs’ Office of Undersecretary for Migration Affairs funded the language course as a demonstration of the Philippine Government’s unwavering commitment to promoting the welfare of Filipinos overseas. END
Phnom Penh, 26 June 2024 - Ambassador Flerida Ann Camille P. Mayo received representatives of the Prime Phnom Penh Cambodia Eagles Club (PPPCEC) and the Prime Phnom Penh Cambodia Lady Eagles Group (PPPCLEG) at the Philippine Embassy in Cambodia for a briefing on history and latest activities of the twin organizations.
They also discussed common concerns of Filipino workers in Cambodia as well as volunteer services where the Embassy and the Eagles could partner on.
The Eagles will celebrate their 1st anniversary in Cambodia and hold an induction ceremony on 14 July 2024. END
Phnom Penh, 25 June 2024 - Philippine Ambassador Flerida Ann Camille P. Mayo received in a courtesy call today representatives of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce (PhilCham) in Cambodia.
After listening to the introductory presentation led by PhilCham Executive Director Shiandy Puyao-Katoch, Ambassador Mayo discussed with the PhilCham callers potential areas of partnerships aligned with the goals of Philippine economic diplomacy and the Chamber’s advocacy to foster Philippines-Cambodia commercial and investment relations.
Currently, PhilCham’s 50-strong individual and corporate membership span the property, consultancy, health, aviation, tourism, and education sectors throughout Cambodia.
Starting as an informal business network in 2016, PhilCham was officially launched in January 2021 against the backdrop of an increasing number of Filipino enterprises engaged in real estate, consultancy services, healthcare, aviation, tourism and education, among other sectors.
The Philippine Embassy in Phnom Penh estimates that there are around 5,000 to 7,000 Filipinos in Cambodia working as teachers, managers, engineers, factory workers, support staff, and entertainers, among others. END
Phnom Penh, 25 June 2024 - Ambassador Flerida Ann Camille P. Mayo welcomed today representatives from the Department of Science and Technology - Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI), University of the Philippines, De La Salle University, and Cambodian participants in the Scholarship Offerings for ASEAN Researchers (Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar) of the DOST-SEI.
While in Phnom Penh, the Philippine delegation led by DOST-SEI interviewed prospective and current scholars in the fields of science and engineering. Since 2017, five Cambodian scholars have obtained Master of Science degrees in mechanical, chemical and environmental engineering while seven others are on track to complete their respective MS thesis.
In line with the goal of promoting ASEAN’s sustainable economic development, the Philippines has approved the implementation of Batch 5 of scholars from Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar for the period of 2024 to 2028. END
