Manila: Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Masna binti Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, who serves as Ambassador-at-Large at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, visited the Republic of the Philippines from 5th to 7th November 2024. The visit marked the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Brunei Darussalam and the Philippines. According to Radio Television Brunei, Princess Hajah Masna was accompanied by Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Lela Cheteria Sahibun Najabah Pengiran Anak Haji Abdul Aziz bin Pengiran Jaya Negara Pengiran Haji Abu Bakar. During her visit, she explored 'The Artistry of the Philippines Textiles' Gallery at the National Museum of Anthropology on 6th November. This gallery features traditional textiles crafted by indigenous and cultural communities in the Philippines. In the afternoon of the same day, Princess Hajah Masna, together with First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos, attended a reception at the Shangri-La Hotel the Fort. The event was organized to cele brate the 40-year diplomatic relationship between Brunei Darussalam and the Philippines and included a fashion show titled 'Brunei Darussalam-Philippines: The Fabrics of Friendship.'
