Courtesy Call On Bishop Julius

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Sitting L-R : Mr Ariel, Mr Bernard, Fr Thomas, Mr Renato, Bishop Julius, Mr John Francis
Standing L-R : Josephine, Mirasol, Mary Anne, Cecilia D' Souza, Patrick Seah and Francis Tan

Sandakan : The Consul-General of the Embassy of the Philippines, Kuala Lumpur Mr Renato P.O. Villa accompanied by three embassy officials, Vice Consul John Francis Herrera, Social Welfare Attache Bernard Bonia and Assistant to National Attache Ariel Esparto paid a courtesy call on Rt Rev Julius Dusin Gitom DD, Bishop of the Diocese of Sandakan Sunday, 24th June 2012 at the Diocesan Conference Room.

During the visit, both sides discussed and explored on issues of mutual interest, particularly the concerns of Filipino migrants in the Diocese whose children have no access to education and health care and the possibility of establishing some form of partnership on combating human trafficking.

Mary Anne Baltazar of PKGS raising a point regarding collaboration in combating human trafficking

The Consul-General and delegates listening and responding to questions raised by representatives of Church groups

Joining the discussion session were Fr Thomas Makajil, rector of St Mary's Cathedral, Patrick Seah, the PPC Chairman, Cecilia D' Souza, the PPC Asst Secretary, Mary Ann Baltazar of Pusat Kebajikan Good Shepherd, Josephine Rosario and Mirasol of the Filipino Pastoral Committee and Francis Tan of the Diocesan Pastoral Office.

Mr Renato presenting a souvenir to Bishop Julius

Mr Renato signing the visitor's book