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AMB. DIZON-DE VEGA DELIVERS KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT THE HARVARD MODEL CONGRESS ASIA 2023


(Left photo) Amb. Dizon-De Vega delivered an inspiring message for the student participants of the HMC Asia 2023. (Upper right photo) Amb Dizon-De Vega poses for a photo opportunity with Filipino student and teacher participants of the HMC Asia 2023.

10 January 2023 - Ambassador Theresa Dizon - De Vega delivered the keynote address at the Harvard Model Congress Asia 2023 held at the EWHA Womans University on 07 January 2023. She likewise had the opportunity to welcome and meet the sizeable Philippine delegation at the HMC Asia 2023.

In her Keynote address, Ambassador Dizon-De Vega congratulated the organizers and delegates on taking part in the HMC Asia Platform and to engage their peers in discussions, debates, and collaboration on major global concerns, the attainment of the SDGs, and youth empowerment. She further stated that she looked forward to their future involvement in governance and international relations. END

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