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AMB. FRANK R. CIMAFRANCA PRESENTS HIS CREDENTIALS

AS AMBASSADOR OF THE PHILIPPINES TO HUNGARY

  Ambassador Frank R. Cimafranca presents his accreditation letters to Hungarian President János Áder

Ambassador Frank R. Cimafranca presented his credentials to the President of Hungary, H.E. János Áder, as Ambassador of the Philippines to Hungary on 20 January 2021. 

Aside from Amb. Cimafranca, the ambassadors of Latvia, Tunisia, Romania, and South Korea also presented their respective credentials to President Áder.

After all the five ambassadors handed over their credentials, President Áder invited them for a short informal discussion. All of them were standing and observed social distancing protocols. The discussion mainly focused on the ongoing pandemic. The President asked each ambassador how their respective countries are dealing with COVID-19 at the moment. The President also mentioned that the current restrictions in place in Hungary will likely stay for a few more months as they are dealing with issues related to vaccines. He further added that perhaps the situation would be more stable in the 3^rd quarter of 2021. The Hungarian Government is prioritizing procurement of vaccines. The brief conversation between the President and the five ambassadors lasted for about 30 minutes. Prior to departing for the second part of the official activities, the wreath-laying ceremony, all ambassadors were requested to sign the Book of Distinguished Guests.

Ambassador Frank R. Cimafranca signing the Book of Distinguished Guests

As a departure from the usual presentation of credentials due to the ongoing pandemic, only the Ambassador was allowed to meet the President. His family and Embassy personnel were only allowed to witness the wreath laying ceremony at Hősök tere or Heroes' Square (where the founding Magyar chieftains and all the heroes who died protecting Hungary throughout its history are honored).

The second part of the official activities related to the presentation of credentials is a wreath laying ceremony at the renowned Hősök tere or Heroes’ Square.

Honor Guard carrying the wreath

Ambassador Cimafranca in Heroes Square

Ambassador Cimafranca with Madam Lucila Cimafranca and their daughter, Francesca Maria

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Philippine Embassy in Budapest commemorates Rizal Day 2020

In commemoration of the 124^th anniversary of Dr.Jose P. Rizal’s martydom, the Philippine Embassy in Budapest held a program to pay tribute to the national hero. A flag-raising ceremony was followed by a flower offering by Ambassador Frank R. Cimafranca and Madam Lucila C. Cimafranca.

Ambassador Cimafranca delivered his special message on the life and works of Dr. Jose P. Rizal in the context of this year’s theme, “Jose Rizal: Inspirasyon sa Pagbangon at Paghilom ng Bayan.” He urged everyone to emulate Dr. Rizal’s strong patriotism and love for learning. The Ambassador also enjoined all to make the national hero an inspiration in helping the country as it copes with the ongoing pandemic and all the hardships that it endured during the year.

To end the program, there was a reading of Dr. Rizal’s famous poem, “My Last Farewell (Mi Ultimo Adios),” in its original language, Spanish, and also in three other languages: Filipino, Hungarian, and English. Consul Ria E. Gorospe, Attaché Iluminada T. Manalo, Mr. Balint Drimal, and Ms. Loreen Manalo performed the poetry reading.

A simple but traditional Filipino breakfast was served to the Embassy officers, staff, and families to cap this year’s Rizal Day celebration.  END

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