New British Consul General Appointed for Manila Philippines
Someone mentioned it in an earlier post, but there is a new consul general in post at the British Embassy, her name is Ms Joanne Finnamore-Crorkin, and she seems nice in e mails.
I received an e mail last week from her which was personalized, not a spam mail, asking if I would be available to meet with other British residents of Bacolod City, as she has plans to visit the province of Negros Occidental some time later this year.
All of those who are registered with the British Embassy, or have done so, in the past, may have received something, I got mine because I contacted Robert Harland, whose name was given to me, by another Brit who lives in Negros Occidental, and they are part of the Foreigners group in Negros Occidental.
I heard she was visiting Davao City, but the e mail for this came through last week, I was also contacted by British expat Robert Harland, who lives in the province, he is co-ordinating arrangements for the Consul's visit, It looks like she is doing the rounds visiting BRITISH CITIZENS to explain what the Consulate can do for ex pats.
This will take the form of arriving at a hotel location and having chats and a general presentation of what the consul can do in various situations, apparently each province has a British Community Support Warden, which can spring into action if one falls foul of the Filipino authorities whilst in country.
Robert Harland is the warden for Negros Occidental, but I understand there are others, who have been sort of given an honorary title for long service in their respective provinces.
In the 3 emails I have had from the consul, she seems quite nice, but does reserve judgement until you finally meet.
