Reference: Inquirer.net, 3 May 2017
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Philippine Embassy Briefs Class 61 of the Armed Forces of the Philippines Command and General Staff College
Members of Class 61 of the AFP-CGSC joined Ambassador Melita S. Sta. Maria-Thomeczek and officials from the Philippine Embassy and the Führungsakademie der Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces Command and General Staff College) in front of the chancery.
The members of Class 61 of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Command and General Staff College (CGSC) under the leadership of Major General Rodolfo D. Santiago (54th Commandant of the AFP-CGSC) were invited by the Führungsakademie der Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces Command and General Staff College) for a one-week study tour on German military, socio-economic, political and cultural environment from 25 September – 1 October 2016. Their schedule included meetings Hamburg, Berlin, Bremen and Nordholz. As part of their study tour, they received a briefing at the Philippine Embassy on 27 September 2016 on Philippine foreign policy priorities and Philippine-German bilateral relations. The military delegation in turn gave a presentation on military training cooperation between the Philippines and Germany, as well as the role and status of women in the military. The meeting was followed by a dinner hosted by Ambassador Melita S. Sta. Maria Thomeczek at the Philippine Embassy.
A traditional Filipino dinner at the Philippine Embassy.
Head of Delegation Major General Rodolfo Santiago presents Ambassador Melita S. Santa Maria-Thomeczek with a gift of appreciation.
Major General Santiago emphasized the importance of deepening and enhancing the education program now existing between Germany and the Philippines. This will be the subject of discussions in the near future. END
European Union’s Statement on the Davao Blast of 3 September 2016
Statement by the Spokesperson on the attack in Davao, Philippines
Brussels, 03/09/2016 – 16:59 – UNIQUE ID: 160903_3
The European Union stands in solidarity with the people and the Government of the Philippines following yesterday evening’s bomb attack in the city of Davao.
Our sincere condolences go to the families and friends of those who were killed, and we wish a quick recovery to those who were injured.
Tackling terrorism, in any form and in any country, is a priority for the European Union. The international community is working together to counter this global threat, and we stand by the authorities in the Philippines in their efforts to provide stability and security for their citizens against this threat.
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