Pinay Ikaw Na honours outgoing Filipino ambassador

TDT | Manama

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A heartfelt Thanksgiving Dinner was held at the residence of PINAY Ikaw Na! (PIN) president Dinah Sta. Ana, in Jidhafs in honour of Her Excellency Anne Jalando-on Louis, Philippine Ambassador to Bahrain, as she concludes her tour of duty.

Ambassador Louis has been a steadfast source of support and inspiration, particularly to PINAY Ikaw Na, and countless Filipino women in the kingdom whose lives she has helped uplift and empower.

Ms. Sta. Ana expressed gratitude, saying, “Ambassador Louis has always been more than a diplomat — she has been a friend, a mentor, and a champion for every Filipina in Bahrain.

“Her leadership and compassion created safe spaces for women to grow, thrive, and be empowered.”

Gratitude

Ambassador Louis, along with her husband Dr. Gerard Joseph Louis, expressed their gratitude during the Thanksgiving Dinner held in her honor.

Officers and members of Pinay Ikaw Na! (PIN) attended the event, joined by representatives from the Philippine Embassy, including Labor Attache, Dr. Orville A. Ballitoc, Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Welfare Officer, Ms. Juvilyn Anns Gumabay and Ms. Celia V. Cabadonga, Supervising Administrative Officer of the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) Bahrain.

Moreover, the event gained additional importance due to the attendance of Mr. Yusuf Lori, the Director of Information and Follow-Up at the Capital Governorate of Bahrain.

Arrival

Ambassador Louis first arrived in Manama on April 2022, assuming the role of Chargée d’Affaires ad interim at the Philippine Embassy. She was officially appointed as Ambassador and formally assumed her ambassadorial duties on January, 2023. During her tenure, Ambassador Louis was known for her strong engagement with the Filipino community in Bahrain and her commitment to advancing the health and welfare of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs).