PRESS RELEASE NO. 10-2024

Consul General Emil Fernandez (2nd from left) and Prof. Juvanni Caballero (2nd from right) are joined by Vice Consul Leizel Caasi (leftmost) and Prof. Pia Arboleda (rightmost).

2 February 2024, Honolulu – Consul General Emil Fernandez received Prof. Juvanni Caballero, PhD, today, where he thanked the Consulate for the opportunity to speak at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. The Mindanao State University faculty member reported on the conduct of his lecture series, “Exploring Complexities of the Bangsamoro Issues” held at the university last 30 January to 1 February.

Prof. Caballero was joined by UH Indo-Pacific Languages and Literatures Department Chair Pia Arboleda, PhD, during the call. The Mindanao “expert” expounded on the peace process and continuing nation-building efforts in Southern Philippines. He also delved on the importance of cultural sensitivity in developing instructional materials and instilling appreciation for the diversity of the peoples of the Philippines, including Bangsamoro. 

The lecture series was organized by the CPS under the ambit of the Philippine Studies Visiting Scholars Fund (PSVSF). Last November 23, 2022, the Philippine Government through its Consulate General in Honolulu awarded a grant of P5 million (approximately US$ 100,000) to UH Manoa to strengthen its Philippine Studies Program. (END)