Italy celebrates 70th year of Italian-Philippine diplomatic relations on its 71st National Day @ Sofitel
Present at the toasting ceremony are DFA ASEC Maria Cleofe Natividad, Italian Ambassador Massimo Roscigno and Timor Leste Ambassador Juvencio de Jesus Martins
MANILA, Philippines - The celebration also marked the 30th year of the Italian Cooperation projects in the Philippines, which was highlighted by a photo exhibit. The event at the grand ballroom of Sofitel was attended by a large number of guests from the government, diplomatic corps, business leaders, and members of the Italian community.
The event was very successful with the display of a "gondola" on a backdrop from Venice Grand Canal of McKinley, top Italian brands Bulgari and Salvatore Ferragamo, with their models wearing the fabulous jewelry, and cars from Chrysler-Fiat distributors. There was the free flow of Italian “vino rosso”, “vino bianco” and “prosecco” from Ralph’s Wines and others for the celebration, accompanied by tastes of Italian food, music and images of Italy by various Italian restaurants of Metro Manila.
