The 202nd Argentine Independence Day: Unity and Brotherhood

This post was last updated on February 22nd, 2021 at 06:32 pm

It was definitely a night of smiles, cheers, and a sense of camaraderie as the Republic of Argentina hosted a colorful affair at the Manila Polo Club to celebrate their country’s 202nd year of independence.

Guests from the Philippine government, diplomatic and consular corps, along with friends of the embassy were welcomed to an auspicious night that commemorated unity and brotherhood among different nations.

Argentina’s Independence Day, also known as Dia de la Independencia, is celebrated on July 9. And for this year’s Manila celebration, Charge d’affaires Facundo D. Herrera hosted the occasion to fete the day Argentina claimed their independence from Spain on July 9, 1816.

It was a festive occasion as various elements of the Argentine culture were on full display, with a tango performance setting the mood, while the finest Argentine cuisine and wines were showcased to the delight of those in attendance.

Argentina and the Philippines have enjoyed over six decades of warm and friendly relations. Argentina became the first Latin American country with which the Philippines established bilateral relations.

As noted by Herrera, “In 2012, Argentine Republic Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship Hector Timerman met with Philippine officials to discuss the broadening of the two countries’ relations and possible people and cultural engagements.” Two years later, the two countries held the 2nd Bilateral Consultation Meeting in Manila where they agreed to further enhance bilateral trade relations.

To the Argentine Embassy and all the Argentinians calling the Philippines home, Expat congratulates you on your 202nd Independence Day! Salud!

Angola Consul Helen Ong and Alice Tesoro-Guerrero
Angola Consul Helen Ong and Alice Tesoro-Guerrero
Argentine Charge d’affaires Facundo D. Herrera (righmost) and friends from the embassy of Argentina
Argentine Charge d’affaires Facundo D. Herrera (righmost) and friends from the embassy of Argentina
Argentine Charge d’affaires Facundo D. Herrera (second to the right); Monaco Consul Fortune Ledesma (rightmost); and friends from the embassy of Argentina
Argentine Charge d’affaires Facundo D. Herrera raises his glasses for Argentine’s 202nd year of independence
Argentine Charge d’affaires Facundo D. Herrera raises his glasses for Argentine’s 202nd year of independence
Chancellor Christopher N. Polanco of De La Salle Araneta University; and his wife
Chancellor Christopher N. Polanco of De La Salle Araneta University; and his wife
Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary Maria Lumen Isleta; Argentine Charge d’affaires Facundo D. Herrera; and Archbishop Gabriele Giordano Caccia
Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary Maria Lumen Isleta; Argentine Charge d’affaires Facundo D. Herrera; and Archbishop Gabriele Giordano Caccia
Nigerian Amb. Adekunbi Abibat Sonaike-Ayodeji; Cielito V. Perez of Center for Women’s Resources; and Executive Director Mary Joan Guan of Center for Women’s Resources
Nigerian Amb. Adekunbi Abibat Sonaike-Ayodeji; Cielito V. Perez of Center for Women’s Resources; and Executive Director Mary Joan Guan of Center for Women’s Resources
Panamanian Amb. Rolando A. Guevara Alvarado and British Ambassador Daniel Pruce
PCCI Assistant Treasurer Bernardo Benedicto III; Jamaican Consul Miguel Ma. Guerrero and Bulgarian Consul Rene Locsin Ledesma
Portugal Consul Tony Rufino ; Deputy Chief of Mission Michael S. Klecheski of US Embassy; Togo Consul Evie Costa; and Mme. Eloisa Klecheski

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