WIRE โ€” PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has conferred the Order of Sikatuna, Rank of Datu (Grand Cross, Gold Distinction) on South Korean Ambassador Lee Sang-hwa during his farewell call at the Malacaรฑan Palace. The award recognized Mr. Lee's "pivotal contributions to strengthening bilateral ties." The Order of Sikatuna is the Philippines' national order or diplomatic merit

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