Same-sex wedding for British diplomat in China
Britain’s consul-general in Shanghai married his same-sex partner at the ambassador’s residence in Beijing at the weekend, sparking debate over gay unions in the country.
Britain’s consul-general in Shanghai married his same-sex partner at the ambassador’s residence in Beijing at the weekend, sparking debate over gay unions in the country.
Amid high unemployment in Britain caused by the global recession in 1973, a sign outside a diner in London proved providential: “Wanted: Cook.”
British Ambassador Asif Ahmad goes the extra mile to connect with people. Before he came to Manila, he studied the language with a Filipino teacher in London and watched some local films.
The yearly J-Pop Anime Singing Contest is now opening its doors to amateur dancers, as the Embassy of Japan launches its 2014 J-pop Anime Sing and Dance Contest to celebrate Philippine-Japan Friendship Month this July.
She came to the Philippines to learn how to smile again. After nearly four years of diplomatic posting, Paulina Silva, wife of Chilean Ambassador Roberto Mayorga, is leaving the country with happy memories.
At the birthday dinner of Paulina Silva, her husband, Ambassador of Chile Roberto Mayorga delivered a speech showering her with superlatives.
They were a picture of a happy pair—or that’s how they portrayed themselves to the press. Dutch Ambassador Ton Boon von Ochssée and his vivacious Belgian wife, Martine, were among the most invited couples in the diplomatic corps; they were the life of the party.
When debonair Italian ambassador Massimo Roscigno is invited to be a judge in a beauty contest, his Filipino wife, Agnes, tags along. She says in jest that she’s making sure that he comes straight home after the event.
“Chäschüechli,” said the gracious Filipino hostess with a slight contraction on the throat, followed by an expulsion of breath.
Camp John Hay recently hosted a farewell party and golf tournament for outgoing US Ambassador Harry Thomas Jr. More than any other envoy to the Philippines, Thomas has created extraordinary ties to the country and will depart with his Filipino ladylove, exotic beauty Mithi Aquino, naturellement.
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