PRESS RELEASE - 07 -2020

Consul Grace Anne G. Bulos (center) poses with the Waikiki Community Center (WCC) seniors who participated in the briefing on the Philippines to learn why “It’s More Fun in the Philippines.” Mr. Jeffrey Apaka (second from the left) WCC Director for Community Relations invited the Philippine Consulate General to give the talk as part of the Center’s activities.

(5 February 2020, Honolulu, Hawaii) – As part of its community engagement and efforts to promote the Philippines as a prime tourist destination, the Philippine Consulate General, represented by Consul Grace Anne G. Bulos, gave a talk about the Philippines for the Waikiki Community Center senior citizens (kupuna) on Tuesday, 4 February 2020. 

Ms. Bulos’ presentation covered the Philippines’ geography, climate, people, history, government, economy, and culture.  She also showed participants video clips of tourist sites and activities that can be done in the Philippines that would make any visitor’s stay “more fun.”

She noted how the many similarities and shared values between the Philippines and Hawaii have served as a solid foundation for the growth and development of Philippines-Hawaii relations.  She also explained the critical role of the Philippine Consulate General in strengthening and deepening the friendship between the Philippines and Hawaii in various aspects such as economic cooperation, and people-to-people links. 

She encouraged the seniors who had not yet been to the Philippines to visit the country, and consider joining the Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour on 19 – 26 July 2020, which will take participants to Manila, Iloilo and Boracay.

The Waikiki Community Center is a non-profit organization that serves more than 20,000 seniors, families with young children and other people in need each year. END

The Waikiki Community Center seniors listen to Consul Bulos as she explains the Philippines’ rich and colorful history