Fond Farewell For Crown Prince
By Fei Phoon

Bandar Seri Begawan- His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Her Royal Highness Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah were bid a fond farewell when they concluded their official visit to the Republic of the Philippines.

Their Royal Highnesses were seen off , at the Bulwagan Kalayaan Villamor Airbase by Brigadier General Rolando Capacia, Wing Commander of the Philippine Armed Forces and Yen Macabenta, chairman of the Philippine Billiards and Snooker Congress.

Also present were Virginia H Benavidez, Ambassador of the Philippines to Brunei Darussalam, and Emaleen Abdul Rahman Teo, Ambassador of Brunei Darussalam to the Philippines.

His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah was in Manila to compete as a firsttimer in the World Pool Championships earlier this week, where he wowed both spectators and players alike with his prowess.

Although he lost after a narrow 8-5 defeat by world-class player Francisco Bustamante, the Crown Prince has inspired other Bruneian pool players with his skills.

His Royal Highness later paid a visit to the operations centre of the Philippines' National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) in Aguinaldo Camp in Manila, where he received a briefing on the council's Disaster Management System and related facilities.

Their Royal Highnesses also accepted an invitation from Philippines President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to discuss bilateral relations between Brunei and the Philippines.

Her Royal Highness also bore witness to the awarding of the Philippines' prestigious Order of Lakandula to her husband, in recognition of his leadership and dedication to his post.

Their Royal Highnesses were accompanied throughout their visit by Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Muda Abdul Qawi. -- Courtesy of The Brunei Times

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