Embassy of the United States in Manila

Inauguration of Manila Halfway House for Victims of Human Trafficking. Atty. Oscar M. Sevilla, General Manager of the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) turns over the Symbolic Key to Bahay Silungan sa Daungan to Atty. Joaquin Garaygay, Chair of the Visayan Forum Foundation (VFF) at the inauguration of the building at North Harbor, last April 10, 2008. Bahay Silungan sa Daungan is a halfway house for victims of trafficking in persons. It was built by the PPA and will be operated by the VFF with funding from the U.S. government. Shown in photo from L-R: Engr. Claro Maranan, Asst. General Manager for Engineering (PPA); Ms. Aida Dizon, Asst. General Manager for Finance (PPA); Atty. Garaygay; Atty. Sevilla; and Deputy Chief of Mission of the U.S. Embassy, Mr. Paul W. Jones, who was the keynote speaker during the inaugural ceremonies. Standing behind is Engr. Constante T. Fariñas, Jr. Port Manager of North Harbor.

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Last Update :: 04/21/2008

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