The Republic of the Marshall Islands has opened its first Honorary Consulate in Manila. Blessed by Reverend Father Raymundo Sabia, the dedication of its headquarters in Philippine Stock Exchange Centre, Pasig City on April 20 was attended by Secretary Bruce Kijiner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Department of Foreign Affairs Executive Director of the Asian Pacific Division Emilio Fernandez, Director General Gary Lin of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Manila, Dean Michael Ang and members of the Consular Corps, Philippine Ambassador to Russia Ambassador Victor Garcia 3rd and Leo Bolivar of the Marshall Islands Registry of the Philippines Country Office, among others.
President of the Marshall Islands Hilda Cathy Heine has appointed Eudaldo “Benjie” Conde Atilano Jr. as the country’s Honorary Consul in the Philippines.
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