On 10 September 2016, Ambassador Joselito A. Jimeno attended the 25th Anniversary of the Philippine Nurses Association, Switzerland Chapter in Zurich.
In his speech, Ambassador Jimeno congratulated the PNA leaders and members for reaching their silver jubilee, and mentioned the importance of the organization’s charity projects and how it is benefiting hundreds of Filipinos in need. The Ambassador also asked for the organization’s support for efforts to bring more nurses and healthcare workers to Switzerland through the Philippine-Swiss Trainee Agreement.
“I am meeting with the Philippine Honorary Consul Dr. Urs Lustenburger and his business colleague to explore avenues for bringing Filipino nurses to Switzerland and Germany. While we are cognizant of the restrictions presented by Switzerland’s Free Movement of People Agreement with the EU, we are still hopeful that this project can push through on a cantonal level” added Ambassador Jimeno. He encouraged the PNA members to use their unique opportunity to lead younger generations of Filipino nurses to follow their footsteps and enjoy the same great privilege.
Ambassador Joselito Jimeno with some of the new Filipino nurses in Switzerland
The anniversary celebration was also a fund-raising event aiming to donate the proceeds to the homeless families who were devastated by Typhoon Lando on October 2015 in Cabanatuan City and the construction of toilets in Alamada Elementary School in North Cotabato. It was attended by 180 members and guests of the organization.
Mrs. Anita Tanner, President of the PNA Switzerland explains the organization’s projects
The Philippine Nurses Association (PNA), Switzerland Chapter is conposed of nurses and paramedics as its members. It is actively involved in projects geared towards Filipinos who are less fortunate, indigent and homeless. Projects like building barangay health centers in Antique, water pumps, school buildings and church in South Cotabato and Iriga City were some of the organization’s noble causes. They also donated medical equipment and sponsored feeding programs that provided nourishment to children in Cabanatuan City. END
