Diplomatic Corps win
By Tony Alabastro

 
Dr Bounthong receiving the Challenge Trophy from Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Abdul Hamid.

Dr Bounthong receiving the Challenge Trophy from Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Abdul Hamid. The Diplomatic Corps emerged the overall winner at the 1st Diplomatic Corps - Prime Minister's Office Golf Tournament held at the RBA Golf Club last Sunday.

A total of 42 golfers from among the diplomats, led by Dr Bounthong Vongsaly, Lao Ambassador to Brunei and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, and officials of the Prime Minister's Office, headed by Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Abdul Hamid bin Pengiran Haji Mohd. Yassin, Permanent Secretary, participated in the meet.

In her opening remarks at the awarding ceremony, Philippine Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez, who is also the golf coordinator for the Diplomatic Corps, cited the importance of the game of golf in getting together men and women of diverse backgrounds and nationalities and of various professions, to be at equal footing and enjoying each other's company and enhancing camaraderie, friendship and networking that pervade every golf game and get-together.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin