“Egypt is not a country we live in but a country that lives within us.” — Pope Shenouda III
The Egyptian Embassy in Manila commemorated the 66th anniversary of the country’s National Day recently at the Grand Hyatt Manila in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.
Egyptian Ambassador Ahmed Abdel Aziz Ezzat and wife Mervat personally welcomed guests to the elegant event.
(From left) UAE Ambassador Hamad Saeed Al Zaabi, Libya Charge d’Affaires Ahmed Eddeb, Saudi Arabia Ambassador Dr. Abdullah Al Bussairy and Oman Ambassador Munther Mahfoodh Salim Al-Mantheri.
Guests including distinguished diplomats, businessmen and other VIPs, enjoyed refreshing cocktails and a lavish Egyptian feast. They also learned more about the “Gift of the Nile’s” incredibly rich culture and history.
Congratulations to the Egyptian Embassy for a successful National Day celebration!
(From left) Ambassador Victor Garcia, Becky Garcia, Connie Garcia and Dr. George Sarakinis.
Greetings
Happy birthday to our celebrators today, Helmut Gaisberger and Fanny Blanco.
Advance birthday greetings to Tito Lagdameo, Sept. 3; Connie Lopez, Lydia Durano, Rey Villar and twins Prince Sean and Princess Synne Cruz, Sept. 4; Jojo Zabarte, Connie Araneta and Tessie Amparo, Sept. 5; Rocky Teodoro, Sept. 7; The Bellevue Hotels and Resorts’ Debbie Chan, Maur Lichauco and Mary de Leon Rufino, Sept. 8.
Advance happy wedding anniversary to Joe and Roselle Rebano, Sept. 6. May you both have many, many blissful years together.
So, how was your week?
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