Left photo shows Minister of Culture Mr. Itthiphol Kunplome delivering his message at the Opening Ceremony of the celebration of 2019 ASEAN DAY under the theme, “ASEAN: Street Food: Coconut, Essence of ASEAN Food”, held on 8 August 2019 at the ASEAN Cultural Center in Bangkok. The event run for 3 days from 8 to 10 August 2019. Middle photo shows Philippine Ambassador Mary Jo A. Bernardo-Aragon receiving a souvenir basket of Thai coconut products from Minister of Culture Itthiphol Kunplome. Right photo is a group picture of the officials from the ten ASEAN Member States together with Minister Itthipol Kunplome.

Above, Philippine Ambassador Mary Jo A. Bernardo-Aragon, in pink Filipiniana jusi barong, joins the Minister of Culture and other officials from MoC and ASEAN Embassies for a group picture with the ten performers of VIVA Asean, each holding a banner with a picture of a popular spot of each country. The performer representing the Philippines, wearing a traditional barong (fourth from right), was holding a banner with Paoay Church as the symbol of the country. 

Amb. Mary Jo A. Bernardo-Aragon, in pink jusi barong dress (far right), poses with Ms. Delia Sala, owner of  the  New  Mabuhay Restaurant in red  saya  (middle) and Filipino friends, and  Post’s Cultural Officer Edith C. Mallillin on far left.