LOOK: 75th Europe Day celebration in Manila

Ambassador Santoro

MANILA, Philippines — EU Ambassador Massimo Santoro led the Europe Day celebrations held Thursday night, marking the 75th anniversary of the “Schuman Declaration,” the document that set in motion the European integration process. He was joined by Acting Foreign Affairs Secretary Theresa Lazaro and the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, Apostolic Nuncio Charles Brown, in the ceremonial toast.

The ambassador, who also spoke in Filipino, said:

“Kahit na nahaharap sa pinakamatinding pagsubok, naninindigan kami para sa pagkakaisa sa pagkakaiba-iba – nakikipagtulungan kami sa aming mga katuwang upang isulong ang malayang talakayan, nagkakaisang katatagan at pag-unlad, at pandaigdigang pagpapahalaga.”

(Even when faced with the greatest challenges, we stand for unity in diversity – working with our partners to promote open dialogue, shared stability and prosperity, and universal values.)

EU Ambassador with EU Member States Ambassadors and Consul

Foreign Affairs Acting Secretary Theresa Lazaro EU Ambassador Santoro and Dean of Diplomatic Corps Reverend Charles Brown

Los Cantantes de Manila Choir