Bridges of Friendship | An Exclusive Interview with the Philippine Ambassador to Bahrain

As the Philippines celebrates its Independence Day, Bahrain This Month sits down with His Excellency Gines Jaime Ricardez D. Gallaga, Ambassador of the Philippines to the Kingdom of Bahrain, for an insightful conversation on diplomacy, community, and the enduring friendship between the two nations.In this exclusive interview, the Ambassador discusses:• The significance of Philippine Independence Day• His experiences since arriving in Bahrain• The Filipino community’s contribution to Bahraini society• The strong and growing relationship between Bahrain and the Philippines• Future opportunities for cooperation in trade, investment, tourism, education, innovation, and culture• Priorities for supporting and empowering Filipinos living in BahrainDiscover how decades of friendship, mutual respect, and people-to-people connections continue to strengthen ties between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Philippines.📍 Interview featured in the June 2026 edition of Bahrain This Month.Subscribe for more exclusive interviews, community stories, lifestyle features, and conversations shaping Bahrain.