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AEP JAINAL ASEAN LECTURE

Philippine Ambassador Ombra T. Jainal presents the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Pillar to students and officials of the University of Economics in Prague at a Lecture entitled “ASEAN’s Economic Powerhouse in a Changing Global Order” on 03 December 2019.

Philippine Ambassador Ombra T. Jainal joined the Ambassadors of Indonesia, Malaysia and Myanmar and the Deputy Heads of Mission of Thailand and Vietnam at a lecture entitled “ASEAN as an Economic Powerhouse amidst Strategic Power Balance and Diversity” at the University of Economics, Prague on 03 December 2019.

Ambassador Jainal presented updates on the third pillar of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Community, the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community, highlighting the diverse but united peoples and growing economies of the ASEAN.

Malaysian Ambassador Zanariah Bt Zainal Abidin presented the structure of the ASEAN Political – Security Community and provided updates on the issues and challenges that the ASEAN is currently addressing. Indonesian Ambassador Kenssy Dwi Ekaningsih provided the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific region and ASEAN’s response to its dynamics.

In presenting the second pillar – the ASEAN Economic Community - Vietnamese Deputy Head of MissionTran Thangh Huong stressed the growing skilled labor and expanding domestic market of the region that makes ASEAN as a major hub of manufacturing and trade and Myanmar’s Ambassador Kay Thi Soe highlighted ASEAN’s economic partnerships with dialogue partners and the European Union.

Thai Deputy Head of Mission Nattanipa Burusapat presented an overview of the ASEAN as an organization and achievements of Thailand’s Chairmanship in 2019.

The ASEAN Lecture is one of the many projects of the ASEAN Committee in Prague to raise awareness about the regional grouping and advance its interests in the Czech Republic. END.

AEP JAINAL with Malaysian and Indonesian Ambassadors

Ambassador Ombra T. Jainal (middle) flanked by Ambassador Zanariah Bt Zainal Abidin of Malaysia (left) and Ambassador Kenssy Dwi Ekaningsih of Indonesia (right) at the University of Economics in Prague on 03 December 2019

ASEAN Lecture panel

Professor Dr. Tomas Petru, moderator of the lecture, presents the speakers (from left to right): Ambassador Kay Thi Soe (Myanmar), Ambassador Zanariah Bt Zainal Abidin (Malaysia), Ambassador Kenssy Dwi Ekaningsih (Indonesia), Ambassador Ombra T. Jainal (Philippines), Deputy Chief of Mission Nattanipa Burusapat (Thailand), and Deputy Chief of Mission Tran Thangh Huong (Vitenam).

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ASEAN Ambassadors joined by some of the students and faculty after the lecture at the University of Economics in Prague on 03 December 2019.

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This is the official registration form for Filipinos in the Czech Republic. The Embassy of the Philippines in Prague, Czech Republic will use these data for the delivery of effective and efficient consular and Assistance-to-Nationals (ATN) services. Please answer the questionnaire as accurately as possible. This may take up to five minutes of your time.
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          The Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Prague wishes to inform the Filipino Community in the Czech Republic and the general public of the following:

          Effective 01 January 2020 and until a new resident Labor Attaché assumes office in Prague, all employment contracts and labor-related documents should be sent to the Philippine Labor Office (POLO) in Geneva for verification.

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AEP Jainal

At the close of the gathering of more than 100 Filipinos at the Grandior Hotel Conference Center in Prague on 15 December 2019, Ambassador Ombra T. Jainal reminded the community, as guests of the host country, to abide by the laws of the Czech Republic, honor their employment contracts and do their best in their work, and maintain the good reputation of the Filipino as a citizen and a worker.

Members of the Filipino community came from all parts of the Czech Republic to convene for the Kapihan at Salu-Salo sa Pagtatapos ng Taon which featured three main topics: Rights and Obligations of Workers, Program of the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO)–Geneva for Filipinos, and Consular Services of the Philippine Embassy in the Czech Republic.

Filipinos welcomed news on the initiative of the Philippine Government to negotiate a Social Security Agreement with the Czech Republic, with the Social Security System of the Philippines hosting the first round of negotiations with the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs soon.

Antonin Kerner, Senior Director for Trade Facilitation and Services of the Czech Chamber of Commerce, explained the legal framework for the entry of Filipino workers into the Czech Republic. He cited the relationship between Philippine and Czech Government agencies and the private sector in ensuring that workers from the Philippines are able to legally work and reside in the Czech Republic. According to him, there are now 89 Czech companies employing Filipino workers. 

Karolina Aserova, Managing Director of MedStaff s.r.o., discussed with the community the computation of gross and net salaries, including contributions to social security, health insurance and taxes; authorized leaves of absence; termination and extension of employment; the employee card; and, illegal employment. Concurring with Mr. Kerner, Ms. Aserova stressed the preference of Czech employers for Filipino workers.

POLO-Geneva’s Paul Cabugao reminded Filipinos of the importance of employment contracts and invited Filipinos to become members of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration. Many Filipino workers enrolled in the OWWA system after his presentation. Mr. Cabugao also processed Overseas Employment Certificates for Filipino workers returning to the Philippines to save them time from doing so while on holidays with their families. 

Indhira C. Bañares, Minister and Consul General, presented the consular and assistance-to-nationals services of the Embassy to the Filipino community in the Czech Republic, highlighting every Filipino’s right to request Czech authorities to notify the Consular Section of the Embassy should they be held for any reason and the Embassy’s 24/7 on-call service.  She also invited them to register as overseas voters for the 2022 national and local elections.

Original Pilipino Music and Christmas serenades, modern dances, games and raffle draws enabled the Filipinos to enjoy the Salu-salo in the afternoon. END.

Czech Chamber of Commerce’s Senior Director Antonin Kerner explains the legal framework for the entry of Filipinos in the Czech Republic to an audience of more than 100 Filipinos at the Hotel Grandior Conference Center on 15 December 2019.

MedStaff s.r.o Managing Director Karolina Aserova explains the rights and obligations of Filipino workers in the Czech Republic at the Kapihan at Salu-Salo on 15 December 2019.

Philippine Overseas Labor Office – Geneva’s Paul Cabugao explains the programs of his office to Filipinos in the Czech Republic at the Kapihan at Salu-Salo sa Pagtatapos ng Taon at Hotel Grandior Conference Center on 15 December 2019. Listening intently are (from left to right) Minister and Consul General Indhira C. Bañares, Ambassador Ombra T. Jainal, and MedStaff Managing Director Karolina Aserova.

Minister and Consul General Indhira C. Bañares presents the consular and assistance-to-nationals services of the Embassy to the Filipinos in the Czech Republic at the Kapihan at Salu-Salo sa Pagtatapos ng Taon at Hotel Grandior Conference Center on 15 December 2019.  Listening intently are (from left to right) Czech Chamber of Commerce Senior Director Antonin Kerner, Ambassador Ombra T. Jainal, POLO-Geneva’s Paul Cabugao, and MedStaff Managing Director Karolina Aserova.

The Filipino community listens, with interest, to Minister and Consul General Indhira C. Bañares as she presents the services of the Embassy of the Philippines in the Czech Republic.

Mary Whilssy Hila, an active member of the Filipino community, asks a question from resource speaker and Managing Director of MedSatff s.r.o. Karolina Aserova.

A group photo after the first part of the Kapihan at Salu-Salo at the Hotel Grandior Conference Center in Prague on 15 December 2019.

 

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AEP Jainal with Minister Petricek and Minister and Consul Banares

Czech Foreign Affairs Minister Tomáš Petříček joins Ambassador Ombra T. Jainal and Minister and Consul General Indhira C. Bañares behind the selection of Philippine mango products for sale at the DSA’s International Christmas Festival 2019, Hilton Hotel Prague.

Philippine mango products (dried fruit, candy, juice, slices in syrup) and freshwater and south sea pearls were sold at a brisk pace during the 2019 International Christmas Festival of the Diplomatic Spouses Association (DSA) in Prague at the Hotel Hilton on 01 December 2019.

Customers raved about the candied mangoes with tamarind, with many of them intrigued with how the tropical fruit tamarind looks like and tastes like when mixed with mangoes. The product was the first to be sold out. 

The Embassy of the Philippines in the Czech Republic participated in this year’s edition of the Christmas Festival with two separate stands: one, for Philippine mangoes at the main hall and two, for Philippine pearls at the adjacent Salon Roma. Hotel Hilton ensured a secure space for the Philippine pearls due to their value.

At separate times during the event, Czech Foreign Affairs Minister Tomáš Petříček and Mrs. Monika Babisova visited the Philippine stand for mangoes.

This year, the Embassy of the Philippines contributed Kc47,950.00 from its total sales to the DSA Prague, which will in turn donate the sum to selected charity organizations in the Czech Republic. END.

Mrs. Monika Babisova

Mrs. Elsie Jainal, spouse of Ambassador Ombra T. Jainal, welcomes Mrs. Monika Babišova (spouse of Prime Minister Andrej Babis) and DSA President Nevila Kuka (spouse of the Albanian Ambassador) to the Philippine stand at the DSA’s International Christmas Festival 2019 at Hilton Hotel Prague. 

dsa embassy photo(from left to right): Ms. Grace Perenyi, Ms. Glea Saunar, Mrs. Elsie Jainal, Ambassador Ombra T. Jainal, Minister and Consul General Indhira C. Bañares, Ms. Lina Catbagan, Ms. Dolores Bautista, and Mr. Jaime Bautista behind the collection of Philippine freshwater and south sea pearls for sale at the DSA’s International Christmas Festival at the Roma Salon of Hilton Hotel Prague.  (photo credit: DSA Prague)

DSA with embassy and filcomMembers of the Filipino community join officials of the Embassy of the Philippines behind the collection of freshwater and south sea pearls for sale at the DSA’s International Christmas Festival 2019 at the Hilton Hotel Prague. (photo credit: DSA Prague)

 

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