New Norwegian Honorary Consul in Cebu

H.E. Ambassador of Norway, Mr. Knut Solem, formally conferred upon Miss Candice Gotianuy the title of Honorary Norwegian Consul in Cebu for the provinces of Cebu and Negros Oriental last May 8 at the Marco Polo Plaza Cebu. The formal conferment was done in the presence of Ms. Candice’s loving parents, Atty. Augusto Go and Mrs. Elizabeth Go who were the happiest parents that evening. Plus the fact that Candice, after Ambassador Solem’s speech, delivered her response with élan…an extraordinary but beautiful speech only a Harvardian can do. Everybody congratulated Candice for that amazing speech!

Ms. Gotianuy is the incumbent Chancellor of the University of Cebu (with four campuses in Cebu, namely: UC Main, UC Banilad, UC Maritime Education and Training Center, and UC Lapulapu Mandaue) and concurrently holds an executive function at the Cebu Technical School, a technical-vocational school. She also heads the institution’s medical arm, comprising two hospitals, namely: St. Vincent General Hospital in Sambag II, Cebu City and the soon-to-open multi-specialty hospital, the University of Cebu Medical Center (UC Med) at the North Reclamation in Mandaue City.

Her appointment will further strengthen the Philippines’ bilateral relations with Norway, specifically in the academe and business sectors. Currently, Norwegian shipping principals are financing the education of 1,000 Maritime students in UC. This unique exchange program includes sending the students for apprenticeship on their 3rd year on-board shipping vessels  owned by Norwegian companies.

While Norway’s Consulate in Cebu will be extending assistance to its Norwegian nationals, particularly those residing in the Visayas, the Consulate will also provide useful information about travel to Norway, Philippine-Norwegian business opportunities and offer support in the processing of consular requirements (such as passport, visa and maritime certificates). Norwegian passports, “Legal Capacity to Marry”, and other services may also be forwarded to Norway’s Consulate in Cebu for facilitation. Moreover, the consulate will help expedite applications for visas to Denmark, Iceland, Sweden, Estonia and Finland.

The Royal Norwegian Consulate in Cebu is located at the 2nd floor of the University of Cebu Banilad Building, Governor Cuenco Avenue, Banilad. You may contact The Royal Norwegian Consulate in Cebu through 239 1044 / 260 0520, fax number 239 1044 or email address: norway [email protected]. Office hours: 9AM to 1PM, Monday to Friday.