28 January 2025, Guam - The Philippine Department of Tourism - Office of Product Development (PDOT-OPD) led by Director Paulo Benito S. Tugbang paid a courtesy call on Consul General Rosario P. Lemque during their visit in Guam on 17 January 2025.
The PDOT-OPD delegation visited Guam to participate in the “New Year, New You” Mini Wellness Fair held on 18 January 2025 at the Micronesia Mall, Dededo, Guam.
The Philippine delegation included Justinne Aubrey P. Guce (PDOT-OPD, Tourism Operations Officer), representatives from Avignon Clinic, namely: Christopher R. Cachuela (President), Benedict E. Sy (Corporate Secretary), Jocelyn B. Managula (Public Relation Officer, Dr. Marri Frenchizka Untivero (Urban Smiles Dental Clinic, Head Dentist) and Mary Ann B. Lee (Department Manager) of Makati Medical Center.
Representatives of Philippine Airlines, namely: Mr. Bryan Lim Ang (Regional Head - Japan, Korea and Oceania) and Mr. Israel S. Fontanilla (Area Manager) were also present in the call.
Consul General Lemque discussed the role of medical tourism in further strengthening ties between the Philippines and Guam. She highlighted the positive feedback of Guamanians on the high-quality healthcare services available in the Philippines.
The Philippine delegation visited Guam to introduce additional healthcare providers that offer high-quality services, including wellness, aesthetics, and dental care, at the “New Year, New You” Mini Wellness Fair, to prospective clients.
After the courtesy call, the Philippine delegation and PAL also held a meet-and-greet at the Sentro Rizal Agana with key stakeholders based on Guam to further promote health and wellness tourism on the island.END