24 November 2016 – The Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi, in cooperation with the Philippine Ladies Circle - Abu Dhabi chaired by Madame Yoko Ramos-Vingno, held a forum on credit card issues at the Embassy function hall on November 11. 

In his welcome remarks Philippine Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Constancio R. Vingno Jr., said that the activity is conducted as part of the Embassy’s financial literacy program for its personnel and their dependents.

Ms. Gay Marie Jumuad, Administration Manager at the Asian Philippine Medical Center and Executive Committee Member of the Bayanihan Council, shared an inspirational story of a woman who struggled with credit card issues and how the woman found new meaning and purpose in life while dealing with the problem. 

Ms. Dina Bonus, Managing Director of the Fine Touch Ladies Salon and Senior Officer for Learning and Development of the First Gulf Bank Business School, gave a lecture on Debt Burden Ratio. 

Ms. Elham Ali Al Tunaiji, Branch Manager at the Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank and Vice Chairman of the Philippine Business Council in Abu Dhabi, gave a lecture on facilities and debt management.

The forum was attended by Embassy personnel, members of the Philippine Ladies Circle and other invited guests.  END