24 April 2022, Manama – The new Head of Mission of the Philippine Embassy in Manama, Charge d’ Affaires, ad interim, Anne Jalando-on Louis, attended the Oath-Taking and Turn Over Ceremony of the Philippine Teachers Association – Bahrain (PTAB) on 22 April 2022 at the Unitag House in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain.

CDA Louis inducted into office PTAB’s newly-elected Executive Committee for the year 2022-2023 and also delivered an inspirational message.  In her message, CDA Louis commended the officers and members of PTAB for their spirit of volunteerism and dedication in promoting the interests of its members, including advancing their knowledge and skills as educators. As a former clinical instructor herself, CDA Louis conveyed her affinity with the teaching profession and expressed her joy over meeting the group of Filipino teachers in Bahrain at her first Filipino community event.

CDA Louis arrived in Manama on 19 April 2022 and immediately assumed her duties at the Philippine Embassy in Manama. She was accompanied by her spouse, Dr. Gerard Joseph Louis. Prior to her assignment to Manama, CDA Louis served as Deputy Chief of Mission and Consul General of the Philippine Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 30 August 2019 to 18 April 2022.  END