Jewelmer Group chair Manuel Cojuangco was conferred the Chevalier dans l’Ordre National de la Légion d’ Honneur (Knight of the Legion of Honor) by the President of the Republic of France officiated by Thierry Mathou, ambassador of France to the Philippines and in Micronesia, last July 27 at the Grand Sunset Pavilion, Sofitel Philippine Plaza.
The highest distinction awarded by the French government is awarded to individuals who have served France or the ideals it upholds.
“In all your endeavors you have this objective to give back to your community, to your nation, to your country,” said Ambassador Mathou to Cojuangco during the awarding ceremony. “For you, CSR is not an acronym.”
The ambassador also talked about Cojuangco’s partnership with French perliculturist and fellow Chevalier recipient Jacques Branellec.
Cojuangco has been enamored with the French language and culture since his first visit to the country in 1968. He is the 19th recipient of the award.
