The Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Antonio A. Morales joined his colleagues from the diplomatic community at the annual diplomatic reception held at the Istana, Singapore, on Wednesday, 3 May 2017. The reception was hosted by the President of Singapore Tony Tan Keng Yam and his wife Mary. The regular event, which was also attended by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, was initiated in 1985 by then President Wee Kim Wee as a way to express gratitude to ambassadors, high commissioners and heads of international organizations who have contributed to Singapore’s progress.