DBM Secretary Pangandaman Connects with Filipino Community in Consulate Town Hall Meeting in New York
DBM Secretary Pangandaman Connects with Filipino Community in Consulate Town Hall Meeting in New York DBM Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman (5th from left), Philippine Permanent Representative to the UN Amb. Antonio Lagdameo (4th from left), and Consul General Senen T. Mangalile (5th from right) are joined by Filipino community members and New York PCG personnel for a family photo. NEW YORK CITY, 29 September 2024 — Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) engaged with members of the Filipino community in a town hall meeting hosted by the Philippine Consulate General in New York on 28 September 2024 at the Philippine Center in New York. The event was held on the sidelines of her visit to the city as a member of the Philippine delegation to the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Consul General Senen T. Mangalile, in his welcome remarks, highlighted the Consulate’s efforts to provide opportunities for the Filipino community to connect with visiting Philippine government officials. He noted that town hall meetings are an essential platform for keeping the community informed about current developments in the Philippines. In her presentation, Secretary Pangandaman outlined the Philippine government’s ongoing key initiatives and budget…