Photo (from left) Third Secretary and Vice Consul Pat Lester F. Solosa, Ms. Kamille Corpuz, H.E. Ambassador Maria Lumen B. Isleta, Ms. Clair Halican, and Mr. Aries Asilo.
03 October 2023, Stockholm - H.E. Ambassador of the Philippines Maria Lumen B. Isleta received the Filipino Scholars of the Swedish Institute under the Management Programme 2023 when they called on her last 28 September 2023. The scholars include: Mr. Aries Asilo, CEO of Varacco Incorporated; Ms. Clair Halican, Sustainability Manager of Universal Robina Corporation; and Ms. Kamille Corpuz, Sustainability Manager of Century Pacific Food Incorporated.
The programme is based on Sweden’s prominent position in innovation and sustainable business – and its connection to the global economy. A core outcome of the programme is for every participant to develop and implement an action-oriented sustainability roadmap / strategy that should be an integral part of the overall business strategy and to formulate the actions and plans based on the needs of their respective organization and its stakeholders.
The current programme runs from April –November 2023, with online sessions throughout the period, and with an immersion week in Sweden late September 2023, where students had the opportunity to meet with representatives from Swedish companies and organizations. END.
(From left) H.E. Mr. Van Tuan Tran (Vietnam), H.E. Mr. Bounliep Houngvongsone (Laos), H.E. Ms. Hafizah Binti Abdullah (Malaysia), H.E. Ambassador Niclas Kvarnström (Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs), H.E. Ms. Maria Lumen Isleta (Philippines), H.E. Mrs Arunrung Phothong Humphreys (Thailand), and H.E. Mr. Kamapradipta Isnomo (Indonesia).
04 October 2023 - Her Excellency Ambassador of the Philippines Maria Lumen B. Isleta together with other members of the ASEAN Committee in Stockholm, comprised of the Ambassadors of ASEAN Embassies in Stockholm, commemorated the 56th Anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) hosted by the Embassy of Malaysia on 29 September 2023.
Ambassador Niclas Kvarnström, Director of the Department for Asia, the Pacific Region and Latin America, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sweden, was the Guest of Honor. Invitees included Ambassadors of ASEAN Dialogue, Sectoral Dialogue, and Development Partner and Strategic Partner countries; Swedish government officials; and members of the ASEAN Embassies in Stockholm.
Guests were treated to the delicious assortment of ASEAN delicacies which reflected the unique flavors of Southeast Asia, which included Malaysia’s Roti Jala and Kari Ayam as well as Kuih Gendang Kasturi; Indonesia’s Martabak Tahu and Lapis Beras; Lao PDR’s Khao Tom; the Philippines’ Pandesal with chicken adobo flakes and Puto with cheese; Thailand’s Curry Puff; and Viet Nam’s Fried Spring Rolls.
ASEAN was established following the signing of the ASEAN Declaration on 08 August 2023 by the five founding members—Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. Since then, it has expanded to include Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, and Viet Nam. END.
