Ambassador of Ghana to the Philippines honored in luncheon by Honorary Consul Betty Chua

Philstar - Oct 7, 2026

On Sept. 3, a distinguished Farewell and Honor Luncheon was held at 12 p.m. at Peking Hall, Canton Road, Shangri-La The Fort, honoring Her Excellency Florence Buerki-Akonor, Non-Resident Ambassador of Ghana to the Philippines (resident in Malaysia), and celebrating the commendation of Honorary Consul Betty Lao Ang.

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