LOOK: Palace's farewell call for outgoing Spanish Ambassador Miguel Utray

GMA Network - Oct 12, 2026

A farewell call was held for outgoing Spanish Ambassador to the Philippines Miguel Utray at the Study Room in Malacañan Palace.

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