The Philippine Embassy in Yangon is working hard to
introduce the Philippines to the people of Myanmar, who had been freed from
military rule after five decades.
Philippine Ambassador to Myanmar Alex Chua said his office has been organizing various events and activities to showcase the culture and products of the country, and also attract Myanmar tourists to come to the Philippines.
One activity he mentioned was the upcoming Filipino food festival that will be held in Yangon, Myanmar’s economic capital. The event will feature Filipino dishes and other local products.
“This will be the second time we will be holding this event. Some Philippine products will be introduced at the event and hopefully, we can export them to Myanmar,” Chua said.
The event will be held from November 26 to December 2 at the Sule Shangri-La Hotel in Yangon, in cooperation with the Department of Agriculture, added Chua.
Shangri-La Sales and Marketing Director Agnes Pacis said the event, dubbed “Linamnam Festival," (meaning a festival of "tasty" Filipino dishes) aims to put the Philippines in the map of Myanmar.
Chua noted his office is also pushing to have direct flights from Manila to Myanmar to attract more tourists.
Having direct flights would significantly cut travel time between the Philippines and Myanmar, he said, adding that at present, there are three connecting flights from Manila to Myanmar -- Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and Singapore, with a layover of at least 5 hours.
Chua said having direct flights would also make it easier for them to invite foreign tourists in Myanmar to take a side trip to the Philippines, as it would only take them 3 hours.
President Benigno S. Aquino III is set to attend the 25th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit to be held in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanamar on November 12 and 13. During the ASEAN Summit Plenary Session, the leaders will discuss and exchange views on the ASEAN Community 2015 and Beyond (Greater ASEAN Connectivity), as well as regional and international issues. (PCOO News Release)
Philippine Ambassador to Myanmar Alex Chua said his office has been organizing various events and activities to showcase the culture and products of the country, and also attract Myanmar tourists to come to the Philippines.
One activity he mentioned was the upcoming Filipino food festival that will be held in Yangon, Myanmar’s economic capital. The event will feature Filipino dishes and other local products.
“This will be the second time we will be holding this event. Some Philippine products will be introduced at the event and hopefully, we can export them to Myanmar,” Chua said.
The event will be held from November 26 to December 2 at the Sule Shangri-La Hotel in Yangon, in cooperation with the Department of Agriculture, added Chua.
Shangri-La Sales and Marketing Director Agnes Pacis said the event, dubbed “Linamnam Festival," (meaning a festival of "tasty" Filipino dishes) aims to put the Philippines in the map of Myanmar.
Chua noted his office is also pushing to have direct flights from Manila to Myanmar to attract more tourists.
Having direct flights would significantly cut travel time between the Philippines and Myanmar, he said, adding that at present, there are three connecting flights from Manila to Myanmar -- Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and Singapore, with a layover of at least 5 hours.
Chua said having direct flights would also make it easier for them to invite foreign tourists in Myanmar to take a side trip to the Philippines, as it would only take them 3 hours.
President Benigno S. Aquino III is set to attend the 25th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit to be held in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanamar on November 12 and 13. During the ASEAN Summit Plenary Session, the leaders will discuss and exchange views on the ASEAN Community 2015 and Beyond (Greater ASEAN Connectivity), as well as regional and international issues. (PCOO News Release)
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