Consulate News

 Philippine Community Meeting in Aleppo

The Philippine Honorary Consulate in Aleppo hosted a meeting at the Consulate on June 05 2011, for the Filipino Citizens residing in Aleppo. During the meeting the Consulate accepted the attendance‘s ID applications, and Consul Wassim Nanaa explained and answered all the questions regarding the consular services and issues. Also during the meeting the Consulate arranged an election for the President and Vice President of the Philippine Community in Aleppo, and two of the Filipinas were selected:
- President of Philippine Community: Mrs. Mirasol Santos Kdeimati
- Vice President: Mrs. Nashra Ahamil Mina.

 First Syrian Tourist Group to the Philippines

The Philippines Honorary consulate in Aleppo organized a trip to the Philippines on 16 Nov, 2010 for the first Syrian tourist group. The group was headed by Consul Wassim Nanaa and composed of a number of businessmen and others who are interested to see the potentials of the Philippines in various fields, especially the tourism sector. The Syrian tourists were very pleased to explore this beautiful country and its charming beaches.

We were honored to host the Philippine National day reception which took place at  Aleppo Sheraton hotel on 14 June 2010, with the presence of Philippine Ambassador H.E Wilfredo Cuyugan, General Consul Marlowe Miranda and Vise Consul Hon. Dennis John Briones. The guests of honor at the reception were: The Grand Mufti of Syria Dr. Ahmad Bader el Din Hassoun, and Aleppo Governor H.E Ali Ahmad Mansoura. The reception was attended by Metropolitans of different churches in Aleppo, Consuls and many Syrian VIPs.

 The First Philippine Investment Forum in Aleppo

We hosted the First Philippine Investment Forum in Aleppo; this event took place at Aleppo Sheraton Hotel on 14 November 2009, with the presence of Hon. Elmer Hernandez Philippine Undersecretary of Trade and Industry, accompanied by Mr. Rudy Cana, director of the Special Programs Department.

This venue was attended by many Syrian Officials, businessmen and Consuls; the main purpose Of organizing the forum was to do a presentation regarding the Philippine Advantage, and to introduce Business opportunities and possibilities for the businessmen in Aleppo in order to encourage them to invest in the Philippines.

We received teachers and students from ICARDA School in Aleppo on 25 October 2009 and during their visit we explained to them about the History, Economy and Tourism in the Philippines, they were very excited to learn about this beautiful country.