Photo Release
November 3, 2010

MADRID, SPAIN: Senator Edgardo J. Angara receives the prestigious Premio Casa Asia from Juan Pablo de Laiglesia, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Latin America of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Spain. The award, presented at the Palacio de Viana in Madrid, is bestowed on individuals and organizations that “have made exceptional contribution towards promoting knowledge, understanding and dialogue between Spain and the Asia-Pacific.” Casa Asia is the cultural arm of the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Angara authored the Philippine-Spanish Friendship Act which has given birth to major initiatives in the area of legislation, culture, education, language, and sports.

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