PRESS RELEASE
PR-035-2023
(20 February 2023, Singapore) Philippine Ambassador Medardo G. Macaraig attended the President’s Annual Diplomatic Reception, hosted by Singapore President Halimah Yacob and First Gentleman Mohammed Abdullah Alhabshee, on 17 February 2023 at the Istana. It was the first PADR organized after a three-year hiatus due to COVID-19.
The PADR is Ambassador Macaraig’s maiden diplomatic engagement since presenting his credentials to President Halimah as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of the Philippines to the Republic to Singapore on 14 February 2023, also at the Istana.
A tradition by the Singapore Government since 1985, the PADR is held to honor the Diplomatic Corps for promoting friendly relations with Singapore.
This year’s reception was held to express Singapore’s appreciation to the Ambassadors, High Commissioners, Honorary Consuls General and representatives of international organizations in Singapore, who have played an important role in sustaining and promoting bilateral ties amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security Teo Chee Hean, as well as other Cabinet Ministers, Members of Parliament and Senior Officials also attended the Reception. (END).
