PH EMBASSY IN WASHINGTON DC RECOGNIZES THE RESILIENCE AND CRITICAL ROLE OF FILIPINO NURSES DURING CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL NURSES WEEK

In partnership with the Philippine Nurses Association of Metro DC (PNAMDC) led by Ms. Aimee Sarmiento, the Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C., represented by Deputy Chief of Mission Felipe F. Cariño III, warmly welcomed members of the Philippine Nurses Association from Metro DC, Maryland, New Jersey, and National chapters to a picnic gathering celebrating National Nurses Week on 09 May 2026, hosted at the Embassy grounds.
In partnership with the Philippine Nurses Association of Metro DC (PNAMDC) led by Ms. Aimee Sarmiento, the Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C., represented by Deputy Chief of Mission Felipe F. Cariño III, warmly welcomed members of the Philippine Nurses Association from Metro DC, Maryland, New Jersey, and National chapters to a picnic gathering celebrating National Nurses Week on 09 May 2026, hosted at the Embassy grounds.

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In his remarks, DCM Cariño recognized the compassion, dedication, resilience, and service of Filipino nurses, whose contributions continue to strengthen communities and healthcare systems across the United States and the Philippines. He also highlighted how Filipino nurses reinforce the Filipino profile and people-to-people ties in the United States.

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The celebration featured interactive games, raffle prizes, and special performances that brought energy and excitement to the gathering. Led by PNAMDC President Aimee Sarmiento (top left photo), the event fostered a warm and festive atmosphere where nurses, families, and friends came together in the spirit of friendship, appreciation, and community.

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Officers and volunteers of PNAMDC are all smiles at the Philippine Embassy’s Nurses Week picnic. The gathering is part of the Embassy’s commemoration of 80 years of strong and enduring Philippines–United States relations. (Photo Credit - PNAMDC Facebook page)