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Business > Maritime
A Norwegian Embassy advisor's admiration for Filipino seafarers
By Yashika F. Torib
May 01, 2024 12:06 am

From outsider to advocate

SOMETIMES, the best and deepest appreciation comes from someone outside of an industry.

Ana Maria Francesca Florentino, a senior business and trade advisor for the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila, exemplifies the power of an outsider's perspective. With a background in communications and no personal connection to the maritime industry, her appreciation for Filipino seafarers stems from genuine wonder and admiration.

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