Author: Riitta
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Distribution of funds from a charity evening ”Diplomats in concert”
SHOM organized together with the restaurant Pardon My French a charity concert on May 8, 2023. Mrs Gisela Zincone (spouse of the Brazilian Ambassador) and Ambassador Peter Kell (New Zealand) headed this wonderful project where five Ambassadors and a couple of family members performed after vigorous training to the delight of a full house. The…
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SHOM rules
SHOM RULES The committee members act on behalf of SHOM as one, regardless of respective embassies’ priorities or agendas. The final decision can be made on the occasion of a general assembly meeting. The quorum for a valid decision to be made will be calculated on the number of people expressing their preferences either directly…
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Quitting is not an option
How modest my challenges in life seem compared to those of Julie Uychiat who at the age of 49 is the first Filipino ever to have completed the World Marathon Challenge, seven marathons in seven days in seven continents. Imagine that. We had the honor of attending her celebratory dinner in Bacolod, Negros and meeting…
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Secret Garden
Less than two hours away from the hustle and bustle of Manila a miracle awaits. Sonya’s Secret Garden overwhelms the visitor with breathtaking natural beauty. Millions of flowers and scents I believe can be found in paradise. Cozy daybeds in quiet nooks surrounded by flowers invite the visitor to contemplate the beauty of the moment.
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Where the world came to sell… and to shop…
World Trade Center in Manila, November 20… Excitement in the air… 42 embassies are busy setting up their booths with products from all around the world. Some had lots, some had less but the variety was great. Thousands of happy shoppers were already lining up outside the venue before the doors opened up at 9…
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Breathe! Enjoy! Learn!
Once upon a time there was a dilemma. A neurologist had collected so many works of art in his bedroom over the years that it became too crowded. The Pinto Art Museum emerged as the solution to this around ten years ago. Dr Joven Cuanang had started his collection 20 years earlier supporting young Filipino…
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International Bazaar 2022 coming up…
November 20 will see the first International Bazaar in Manila in three years. IBF (International Bazaar Foundation) together with SHOM will dazzle you with beautiful products from over 35 different countries and what is best is that proceeds go to charity purposes. Do not miss this opportunity to shop from around the world! 9 am…