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Speaking at the opening of the 29th Cine Europa in Tacloban City on June 11, 2026, Irish Ambassador Emma Hickey emphasizes how film and cultural exchanges help deepen ties between the Philippines and Ireland, while expressing admiration for Leyte’s resilient people, rich heritage, and scenic landscapes.

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00:00I got here yesterday and I've really got a chance to see all it has to offer.
00:03Obviously you have to deal with a lot of challenges here but it's amazing to see
00:07the resilience of the people after Typhoon Hainan. I laid a wreath today with
00:13the EU ambassador at the Holy Cross Memorial. I got to see MacArthur's
00:18landing, got to have some delicious seafood here so really enjoying it and
00:23you just got such beautiful nature and I'm looking forward to coming back on
00:26holidays soon. The Philippines and Ireland have really really strong culture. I've
00:31been working with your ambassador in Ireland really to look at how we can
00:34enhance these these links and you have an amazing creative industry. Ireland has
00:39the same so we have very famous actors. I know many people here in the Philippines
00:44know Cillian Murphy, Saoirse Ronan, we've incredible directors and I'm delighted
00:49that we're bringing this film Four Mothers to the people of Leyte this afternoon.
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