Leaders of the Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII), led by its president Victor Lim and vice president Antony Chan, attended the oath-taking ceremony for newly-naturalized Filipino citizens and paid a courtesy visit to Solicitor General Darlene Marie Berberabe.
Berberabe previously served as Dean of the University of the Philippines College of Law before being appointed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to head the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG).
Lim congratulated Berberabe on her appointment and reaffirmed the organization’s strong and enduring partnership with the OSG.
He cited the memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed in 2007 between then Solicitor General Agnes Devanadera and FFCCCII, which formalized the latter’s role in assisting with the verification of naturalization applications, particularly those from Chinese nationals.
Lim expressed gratitude to previous solicitors general and the naturalization committee for their cooperation, noting that with the FFCCCII’s support, more than 100 foreign nationals have successfully become Filipino citizens through the process.
Berberabe, in turn, thanked the FFCCCII for its contributions.
She acknowledged that the organization’s involvement significantly reduced the OSG’s workload, expedited document verification and ensured the authenticity of submitted applications.
The two sides also discussed prospects for continued and enhanced cooperation in the future, underscoring their shared commitment to ensuring a fair, efficient and transparent naturalization process. Michael Wong Ho
