Amb. Gaa Awarded by Ohio Filipino Community for Promoting Closer Ties Between Philippines and the State of Ohio
Philippine Ambassador to
the United States Willy C. Gaa received an award in recognition of the
Ambassador’s concern for the Filipino American community in the State of
Ohio and for his work in promoting closer relations between the State of
Ohio and the Philippines during the Induction Ball of the Philippine
American Society of Greater Dayton, Inc. on 16 February 2008 at the
Holiday Inn in Fairborn, Ohio. During the event, Ambassador Gaa inducted
the executive officers of the Philippine-American Society of Greater
Dayton and commended them in his remarks for their efforts to promote
unity and cooperation among the Filipino American community in the city
of Dayton, Ohio.
Ambassador Gaa also took this opportunity to inform members of the
Filipino American community and other local guests, which included city
officials and businessmen, of the latest developments in the
Philippines, particularly opportunities for trade and investment, the
country’s strong economic performance and its efforts to fight
corruption and address the problem of unexplained killings.
PHOTOS: (Upper left) Ambassador Gaa receiving an award from Mr.
Armin Sayson, President of the Philippine American Society of Greater
Dayton. (Upper right) Ambassador Gaa delivering his remarks during the
Induction Ball of the Philippine American Society of Greater Dayton.
(Bottom) Ambassador Gaa administering the oath of office of the
executive officers of the the Philippine American Society of Greater
Dayton.