Press Release - PRIB: Senate thanks gov't agencies for APPF31's success

The Senate on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, adopted a resolution expressing its gratitude to various national and local government agencies for their contributions to the country's successful hosting of the three-day 31st Asia Pacific Parliamentary Forum (APPF31).

Sponsored by Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" F. Zubiri, the chamber unanimously adopted Senate Resolution No. 870 (SRN 870), commending relevant government agencies and local government units for their assistance in the successful hosting of the regional parliamentary forum which was participated by 19 parliamentary delegations, totaling 267 individuals from the Asia-Pacific.

"I am happy to say that APPF31 was a resounding success, bringing together 19 member countries for a productive slate of plenary sessions and working groups, not to mention the drafting committee, and unanimously approving 10 resolutions on political and security matters, economic and trade matters, regional cooperation, and gender and development and women in leadership," the Senate President said.

According to Zubiri, the successful hosting of the three-day meeting would not have been possible without the unequivocal assistance and support of several agencies and offices that collaborated with Congress to ensure a smooth and memorable experience for the attendees.

"I would like to thank all the offices that generously offered their time, services, and expertise for the APPF," said Zubiri, the chairperson of the APPF31.

The chamber expressed gratitude to President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr., for coordinating efforts through the issuance of Memorandum Circular No. 36. The directive instructed all concerned government agencies to provide full support to the Senate and the House for the hosting of the APPF31.

In its resolution, the chamber also conveyed appreciation to the President for hosting the welcome reception at Malacañang on November 23, 2023, for the APPF31 delegates. The event demonstrated that the doors of Malacañang and the country are always open for cooperation and the strengthening of bilateral and multilateral friendships.

The Senate also expressed gratitude to the Bureau of Immigration for facilitating