(19 September 2023, Jakarta) – Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT) representative office in Indonesia (VFS Global) called on Ambassador Gina A. Jamoralin at the Philippine Embassy in Jakarta, and discussed ways to expand connectivity between the Philippines and Indonesia.

VFS Global Australasia Region Head Kaushik Ghosh led the visiting delegation, who informed Ambassador Jamoralin that the company is a partner of the Philippine Government in various capacities, particularly consular services (passport and visa) of some Foreign Service Posts of the Department of Foreign Affairs, and as the representative office of the DOT in Indonesia.

Mr. Ghosh is joined by VFS Head of Operations in Indonesia Prashant Kansara, General Manager Devi Sari, Ms. Sella Utami, Ms. Aline Simatauw, and Ms. Fellisha Amanda.

Ambassador Jamoralin was joined by Minister and Consul General Bryan Dexter B. Lao, Third Secretary and Vice Consul Glenn Joseph D. Teh and Economic Assistant and Attachè Quinnie R. Garces.

Both parties committed to working together in increasing tourism between the Philippines and Indonesia, particularly capitalizing on halal-friendly tourism, and education tourism.

END.