Philippine Embassy's 2nd donation of books to UBD

Philippine Ambassador hands over a set of books on the Philippines to the Vice Chancellor of UBD.

The Philippine Ambassador to Brunei, Virginia H Benavidez, formally handed over a set of books to UBD's Vice Chancellor Dr Hj Ismail Hj Duraman, at a book donation ceremony held at the university's Information Communication Technology Centre on Monday afternoon, said a press release.

In his welcoming remarks, Dr Hj Ismail thanked the Philippine Embassy for its contribution, citing that it was the second time, and expressed hope that the building up of UBD Library's collection about the Philippines will be an ongoing collaborative effort between them.

In her message, Ambassador Benavidez said that she placed great importance in boosting the University Library's collection, being the repository of knowledge as well as ideas and an invaluable source of information about the Philippines for students and the visiting public.

She assured the Vice Chancellor of the Philippine Embassy's continuing support, specifically the sharing and donation of books and information about the Philippines for the University's students and visiting public.

The collection of books donated to the University comprised readings on Philippine politics, history, foreign policy, education, laws and jurisprudence, as well as some general information materials on the Philippines.

Also in the collection were materials on BIMP-EAGA, including a CD-ROM on the latest developments in BIMP-EAGA and the Philippines Embassy as well as the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs.

Others present at the book donation ceremony were Dr Hj Suhaimi Hj Abd Karim, Acting Director of Library; Dr Diana PP Cheong, Director of the International Office; Hj Adanan Hj Besar, Deputy Dean of the Sultan Haji Omar Ali Safuddien Institute of Islamic Studies as well as some other University officials and staff.

Ambassador Benavidez was accompanied by Third Secretaries and Vice Consuls Arlene Tullid-Magno and Jaime Ramon T Ascalon as well as Information Attache Heidi Gardose.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin