Vice President Sara Z. Duterte and Lao Ambassador Songkane Luangmuninthone (Photo by OVP MPRD)

PASIG CITY, 17 August 2022 – Lao Ambassador Songkane Luangmuninthone in Pasig City. In his remarks, the Ambassador congratulated the Vice President on her election as Vice President and Secretary of Education.

Ambassador Luangmuninthone emphasized the importance of education in securing the future of the country to which the Vice President agreed. The Ambassador expressed appreciation for educational institutions in the Philippines citing that the country offers quality education at a reasonable price compared to other countries.

The Vice President recommendedthat the Commission on Higher Education(CHED) mayconduct roadshows in Laos to attract more Lao students to study in the Philippines. Ambassador Luangmuninthone also acknowledged the importance of the English language and recognized the contributions of Filipino English teachers in Laos.

The Ambassador invited Vice President Duterte to visit Laos. Towards the end of the call, the Vice President wished the outgoing Lao Ambassador well in his next posting.