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Celebrating the 48th Annual Consular Ball

DAILY TRIBUNE · Feb 15, 2024, 9:50 PM

No year is complete without the Annual Consular Ball, a prestigious celebration of international relations and cultural exchange. It's a night of camaraderie and pure elegance!

On their 48th year, we headed to the Grand Ballroom of the Grand Hyatt Manila where we were welcomed by a sea of diplomats, consuls, executives and industry leaders, all dressed to the nines.

More than the enjoyable gathering, this event was a testament to the power of diplomatic and consular engagement and cultural bonds. It underlined its continuity and evolution and shared the vision for what's to come.

CCP Ball co-chair Gambia Consul Agnes Huibonhoa, CCP Ball chairperson and Monaco Consul General Fortune Ledesma and CCP Ball co-chair and Ghana Consul Betty Chua.

Singaporean Ambassador, Constance See, Ruby Chua and Irene Montemayor.

Nini Licaros and Nene Leonor.

Thai Ambassador Tull Traisorat and Mme. Fa Traisorat.

US Ambassador MaryKay Carlson and PAL president Stanley Ng.

DUTCH Ambassador Marielle Geraedts, New Zealand Ambassador Peter Kell, Mme. Riko Kell, Papal Nuncio Arch. Charles Brown, Australian Ambassador HK Yu and Fergus Murphy.

German Ambassador Andreas Michael Pfaffernoschke, Mme. Marina Pfaffernoschke, Mme. Denise Brühl and Swiss Ambassador Nicolas Brühl.

Iceland Consul General Elizabeth Sy, Vicky Assad, Rita Dy and Iceland Vice Consul Eric Uy.

Argentinian Ambassador Ricardo Bocalandro and Moroccan Ambassado Rida El Fassi.

Chris Badiola, the columnist, Crystal Jacinto and Bobby Alvarez.

Of course, it was not without fun either! The company, food and fabulous venue made an excellent canvas for a grand time. Coveted prizes were also up for an exciting raffle draw, but unfortunately, it wasn't my night!

We have Consul General of Monaco Fortune Aleta Ledesma and her co-chairs Gambia Consul Agnes Huibonhoa and Ghana Consul Betty Chua to thank for for organizing such an important and impeccable gathering. Plus PCSO, Etihad Airways, Philippine Airlines and many other generous patrons. I'm honored to join such an important night with everyone. Cheers!