UNIS/BIO/1368
19 May 2023
(Based on information provided by the Protocol and Liaison Service)
VIENNA, 19 May (UN Information Service) – The new Permanent Representative of the Philippines to the United Nations (Vienna), Evangelina Lourdes A. Bernas, presented her credentials today to the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV), Ghada Waly.
During her career, Ms. Bernas has served in various capacities, among them:
Chair, Board of Trustees, National Museum of the Philippines, Manila (2018-present); Head of Policy, Coral Triangle Initiative, World Wide Fund for Nature, Bali, Indonesia (2007-2012); Director for Strategic Development, Foundation for Information Technology Education & Development, Makati City, Philippines (1998-2007); Programme Officer, Philippine Foundation for Global Concerns, Makati City (1998-2007); Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of Senator Gloria Macapagal, Metro Manila, Philippines (1997-1998); and Special Assistant, Office of the Chair, Senior Officials Meeting, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) – Philippines, Manila (1996).
Ms. Bernas holds a Bachelor of Arts (A.B) in Management Economics from Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City, Philippines and a Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS) from Georgetown University, Washington, D.C., United States.
Ms. Bernas speaks English and Pilipino.
* *** *
"The epidemic of violence against women and girls shames humanity." — António Guterres
"On this Day of Remembrance for All Victims of Chemical Warfare, we pay tribute to those killed or injured, and resolve to end this horror." — António Guterres
Gabon signed the United Nations Convention on the International Effects of Judicial Sales of Ships (the "Beijing Convention on the Judicial Sale of Ships") at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on 14 November 2024.
During the 141st session of the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB), the Board held consultations with Member States on the human rights dimensions of drug control.
