Honorary Georgian Consul Thelmo Cunanan Jr has been actively discussing and promoting the issue of Georgia’s occupied territories on different Philippine media outlets.

His most recent appearances were on Radyo Balintataw on DZRH with Cecile Guidote-Alvarez and Radyo Inquirer with Ira Panganiban and Dem Marquez. These two AM radio stations are among the most popular in the Philippines, with millions of listeners all over the Philippines and abroad.

In his latest radio interviews, Consul Cunanan highlighted the plight of the Georgian refugees from the breakaway provinces of Abkhazia and South Ossetia and emphasized the Georgian government’s official position regarding these two territories. As part of the dialogue, Consul Cunanan entertained numerous questions from callers who were interested to know more about the country and its political issues.

Consul Cunanan regularly guests on Philippine television where he promotes Georgia and talks about issues relating to the country. Aside from the territorial question, Consul Cunanan also often discusses Georgia as a heritage and eco-tourism destination for travellers.