The Tawid Heritage Center, led by Dr. Evelyn F. Cabanban, President, paid a courtesy call to Consul General Julius Caesar A. Flores on 20 March 2017 at its Bulwagang Bagumbayan/ Heroes Hall. Dr. Cabanban was accompanied by Mr. Amado L. Bengua, Sales and Marketing Director, GPV Printing Ventures, Inc. (Tawid’s partner).

The Tawid Heritage Center donated a set of publications and cultural materials which further enriches Consulate General’s Filipiniana library collection as well as provide a valuable source of information to its officers and staff and the general public.

Dr. Cabanban and Mr. Bengua attended as Consulate General’s special guests for the launching of “The Beauty of Fujian” photo exhibit at Robinsons Galleria –Xiamen on 18 March 2017. Tawid is Consulate General’s partner for the exhibit.

During their stay in Xiamen, Dr. Cabanban and Mr. Bengua met with officials of Xiamen Free Trade Zone (FTZ) and members of Xiamen Printing Trade Association (XPTA) to follow-up on areas of cooperation which they explored during their previous meeting in 2016.

The Consulate General expressed appreciation to Dr. Cabanban and the Tawid Heritage Center for their valuable contribution to the promotion of our country’s rich and unique arts, heritage and culture as well as pursuing economic cooperation with local business firms.

The Consulate General looks forward to future collaborative undertakings with the Center, particularly in pursuing both cultural and economic diplomacy thrusts. END