On July 17, 2013, Consul Cunanan hosted a cocktail for travel agents and tour operators, journalists, and food writers and aficionados. The aim of the event was to promote Georgian cuisine and wine to Filipinos and market Georgia as a tourist destination. Georgia’s history, with its mix of Turkish, Russian, Persian, and Central Asian influences, has resulted in its exotic culture and gastronomic delights. The event was held in Paulie’s Wine Bar and Restaurant, Burgos Circle, The Fort, Taguig City. Among those who attended the event were Mike and Bim Zulueta of Interlink Travel Corporation, Marfee Dizon of Plenus Travel, writer and food blogger JJ Yulo, Food magazine Editor-in-Chief Nana Ozaeta, passionate foodies Gina and Mikeli Mapua, and Travel Bucket List organizer and founder Riva Galvez-Tan.

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In the evenings of May 25 and 26, 2013, thousands of people watched “From Georgia With Love”, a light, sound, and water extravaganza, featuring traditional Georgian music synchronized with the fluid movements and captivating illuminations of Rizal Park’s Central Lagoon Musical Dancing Fountain. Conservative estimates place the crowd in and around the fountain area at 10,000 people.

The event, an initiative of Consul Cunanan, was organized in partnership with the National Parks Development Committee (NPDC), the agency of the Department of Tourism tasked with managing and developing Rizal Park, to celebrate Georgia’s Independence Day.

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On July 18, 2013, Consul Cunanan met with LPU Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Conrado E. Inigo Jr. to discuss the student and faculty exchange program between LPU and its partner university in Georgia, CU.

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Following a successful four-year term (2008 – 2012) as Board Director of San Miguel Corporation (San Miguel Brewery Hong Kong Ltd), Consul Cunanan has been appointed adviser to the Hong Kong subsidiary by SMB HK Chairman and SMC President and Chief Operating Officer, Ramon S. Ang.

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