THE PHILIPPINE Embassy in Washington led by Ambassador Jose Manuel Romualdez branded Zamboanga Mayor Beng Climaco and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio as “remarkable women” and gave them warm reception following the invitation of the US government for a series of lectures and meetings.
The two women were in the US for the project “Strong Cities, Strong Partnerships: A Comprehensive Approach to Preventing Terrorism in Southeast Asia” under the auspices of the International Visitor Leadership Program of the US Department of State.
Romualdez led embassy personnel in welcoming “fellow public servants from the cities of Davao and Zamboanga, headed by remarkable women mayors Sara Duterte and Beng Climaco.”
Climaco was accompanied by her executive assistant Michael Angelo Saavedra, who also thanked the US government for the opportunity to be part of the important event. “Thank you US State Department for the opportunity to be part of the International Visitor Leadership Program for the second time. Excited to be part of this dynamic team,” Saavedra said.
He also chronicled Climaco’s activities and said the mayor met with other American officials during the 88th Winter Meeting of the US Conference of Mayors. He said the event touched on thematic discussions that included public safety, policing, among others.
Saavedra said Climaco also had meetings with “Strong Cities Network Mayors,” such as Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer, Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. And Climaco spent a whole day at the State Department for various meetings with Ambassador Atul Keshapt, of the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs; and Ambassador Nathan Sales, of the Bureau of Counterterrorism.
They also visited the headquarters of the United States Agency for International Development and met with Gloria Steele, Asia Bureau and former Mission Director to the Philippines. Climaco, Saavedra added, attended meetings with the Department of Homeland Security and ADAMS (All Dulles Area Muslim Society) Center.
ADAMS, in Virginia, is one of the largest mosques in the US and serving 5,000 Muslim families. It offers a wide variety of services. Some are of religious nature such as Islamic and Arabic classes, while others are of communal nature such as Boy and Girl Scout activities.
Climaco also had discussions on the fundamentals of US Governance, including elections and Federalism with Sarah Nugent, of the US State Department and Dr. Steven Billet, of George Washington University.
Netizens, who are following the Facebook page of the Philippine Embassy in Washington, praised Climaco’s hard work and her dedication as chief executive of Zamboanga. “Congrats to our Mayor, Madam Beng Climaco,” said JVM RD.
“The two best women Mayors in the Philippines keep up the good works,” Toledo Curay Arlisa said.
Jose Balenton also commented that: “Our Mayor of Zamboanga is the best.” And Jocelyn Sczepanski said she is proud of Climaco. “Good job we are proud to have you mayor Beng.”
Even Saavedra was mentioned by Masocorro Reyes: “Congrats Madam Beng and Michael.” And Maria Aizon said Climaco is a world-class mayor. “Our world class mayor,” she wrote on the social media page of the Philippine Embassy. (Zamboanga Post)
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The two women were in the US for the project “Strong Cities, Strong Partnerships: A Comprehensive Approach to Preventing Terrorism in Southeast Asia” under the auspices of the International Visitor Leadership Program of the US Department of State.
Zamboanga City Mayor Beng Climaco, accompanied by her Executive Assistant Michael Angelo Saavedra; and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio with Ambassador Jose Manuel Romualdez. (Photo by Philippine Embassy in Washington D.C.)
Romualdez led embassy personnel in welcoming “fellow public servants from the cities of Davao and Zamboanga, headed by remarkable women mayors Sara Duterte and Beng Climaco.”
Climaco was accompanied by her executive assistant Michael Angelo Saavedra, who also thanked the US government for the opportunity to be part of the important event. “Thank you US State Department for the opportunity to be part of the International Visitor Leadership Program for the second time. Excited to be part of this dynamic team,” Saavedra said.
He also chronicled Climaco’s activities and said the mayor met with other American officials during the 88th Winter Meeting of the US Conference of Mayors. He said the event touched on thematic discussions that included public safety, policing, among others.
Saavedra said Climaco also had meetings with “Strong Cities Network Mayors,” such as Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer, Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. And Climaco spent a whole day at the State Department for various meetings with Ambassador Atul Keshapt, of the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs; and Ambassador Nathan Sales, of the Bureau of Counterterrorism.
They also visited the headquarters of the United States Agency for International Development and met with Gloria Steele, Asia Bureau and former Mission Director to the Philippines. Climaco, Saavedra added, attended meetings with the Department of Homeland Security and ADAMS (All Dulles Area Muslim Society) Center.
ADAMS, in Virginia, is one of the largest mosques in the US and serving 5,000 Muslim families. It offers a wide variety of services. Some are of religious nature such as Islamic and Arabic classes, while others are of communal nature such as Boy and Girl Scout activities.
Climaco also had discussions on the fundamentals of US Governance, including elections and Federalism with Sarah Nugent, of the US State Department and Dr. Steven Billet, of George Washington University.
Netizens, who are following the Facebook page of the Philippine Embassy in Washington, praised Climaco’s hard work and her dedication as chief executive of Zamboanga. “Congrats to our Mayor, Madam Beng Climaco,” said JVM RD.
“The two best women Mayors in the Philippines keep up the good works,” Toledo Curay Arlisa said.
Jose Balenton also commented that: “Our Mayor of Zamboanga is the best.” And Jocelyn Sczepanski said she is proud of Climaco. “Good job we are proud to have you mayor Beng.”
Even Saavedra was mentioned by Masocorro Reyes: “Congrats Madam Beng and Michael.” And Maria Aizon said Climaco is a world-class mayor. “Our world class mayor,” she wrote on the social media page of the Philippine Embassy. (Zamboanga Post)
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