Ghana opens consulate in Philippines

MANILA, Philippines -- The Republic of Ghana has opened its consulate in the Philippines to extend and render assistance to Ghanaians here and help maintain good relations between the two countries.

The Philippines’ honorary consul to the African country is Ramon Z. Abad, the chair of the Monheim Group of Companies and former chair of the Development Bank of the Philippines.

The new consulate is now issuing entry visas to Ghana, according to Abad.

Interested persons may get their application forms at the Ghana Consulate - Penthouse A Ritz Towers, 6745 Ayala Avenue in Makati City.