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Goodbye (and Thank You!) Amb Kristie!

November 27, 2009

  
I may not know this very sociable ambassador very well, but she, in many ways has changed the way I look at how diplomats deal with people. She’s probably the most popular and approachable US diplomat we have ever known (well for me). I would always appreciate and of course, remember those times when she graced collegiate basketball tournaments and numerous TV guestings as a proof that the single most important thing to know more about Filipinos is to get involved in their activities. I’m a bit sad to know that she’s leaving already. I surely  want to extend my appreciation to all of her efforts to reach out to the masses. We’ll definitely miss her.!

And here comes a new envoy of the American government who happens to be the very first black US ambassador to the Philippines. He’s a personal choice of President Obama which others perceive as a positive news for us. Making him as a personal choice means this will go all well for friendlier, warmer and better relations.

Amb. Harry K. Thomas definitely gonna face tough time in the country because of unanswered questions and unresolved issues about the Visiting Forces Agreement and the continued presence of military troops in Mindanao. Thomas would be judged “based on his engagement of issues.” Goodluck and welcome to our country!!!

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