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{{Short description|Bruneian diplomat}}
{{Malay name|Megawati|Manan|note=on}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| honorific-prefix = [[Her Excellency]]
| name = Megawati Manan
| native_name = {{no bold|ميڬاواتي مانن}}
| image = Megawati Manan presenting credentials in 2023.jpg
| caption = [[Ambassador]] Megawati in 2023
| office = [[List of ambassadors of Brunei to the Philippines|Ambassador of Brunei to the Philippines]]
| termstart = 23 March 2023
| predecessor = [[Johariah Abdul Wahab]]
| birth_place = [[Brunei]]
| parents = Manan Osman (father)
| spouse = {{marriage|Rahman Durahman|1994}}
| children = 2
| occupation = Diplomat
}}
'''Megawati binti Dato Paduka Haji Manan''' is a Bruneian [[diplomat]] and holding the post of [[Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary]] of [[Brunei]] to the [[Philippines]] since 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Embassy of Brunei Darussalam in Manila, Republic of the Philippines |url=https://www.mfa.gov.bn/Pages/directoryofmissionabroad_Philippines.aspx |access-date=2024-04-28 |website=www.mfa.gov.bn}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-28 |title=28 February 2023 - HIS MAJESTY THE SULTAN AND YANG DI-PERTUAN OF BRUNEI DARUSSALAM PRESENTS AND RECEIVES LETTERS OF CREDENCE FOR NEWLY APPOINTED ENVOYS |url=https://www.mfa.gov.bn/Lists/News H...ce=/Lists/News Headlines/News Highlights.aspx |access-date=2024-04-28 |website=www.mfa.gov.bn}}</ref> Additionally, she is the alternate [[Chairperson|chair]] for Brunei in the [[Pacific Economic Cooperation Council]] (PECC).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Member committees - Pacific Economic Cooperation Council |url=https://www.pecc.org/state-of-the-region-reports/277-2018-2019/825-member-committees |access-date=2024-04-28 |website=www.pecc.org}}</ref>
== Diplomatic career ==
Megawati held the positions of National Coordinator for the [[ASEAN|Association of Southeast Asian Nations]] (ASEAN) Connectivity 2025 Masterplan, governor of Brunei Darussalam on the [[Asia–Europe Foundation]] (ASEF) [[board of governors]], and [[Director (business)|director]] of the [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Brunei)|Ministry of Foreign Affairs]]' Department of Multilateral Cooperation. During a ceremony held in the Reception Hall of [[Malacañang Palace]] on 23 March 2023, [[President of the Philippines|President]] [[Bongbong Marcos|Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr]]. accepted the [[Letter of credence|credential letters]] from Megawati, the [[List of ambassadors of Brunei to the Philippines|Ambassador of Brunei Darussalam to the Philippines]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-03-23 |title=Presentation of Credentials: Ambassador of Brunei Darussalam to the Philippines |url=https://rtvm.gov.ph/presentation-of-credentials-ambassador-of-brunei-darussalam-to-the-philippines/ |access-date=2024-04-27 |website=rtvm.gov.ph}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-03-31 |title=PRESIDENT MARCOS RECEIVES NEW AMBASSADOR OF BRUNEI DARUSSALAM TO THE PHILIPPINES |url=https://bruneipe.dfa.gov.ph/newsroo...sador-of-brunei-darussalam-to-the-philippines |access-date=2024-04-28 |website=bruneipe.dfa.gov.ph}}</ref>
During their July 2023 discussions at [[Camp Aguinaldo]], [[Gilbert Teodoro]] and Megawati expressed their gratitude for the close defense ties between the two countries, which were demonstrated by [[Delfin Lorenzana]]'s official visit to Brunei in 2022 and the dialogue initiatives under the ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting (ADMM).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Punongbayan |first=Michael |date=2023-07-13 |title=Philippines, Brunei to strengthen ties vs extremist violence |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/...-brunei-strengthen-ties-vs-extremist-violence |access-date=2024-04-28 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref>
Megawati and the Bruneian delegation participated in the 3rd Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC) held in [[Metro Manila]] on 18 August 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-08-18 |title=Philippines and Brunei Darussalam Convene Third Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation Meeting |url=https://dfa.gov.ph/dfa-news/dfa-rel...-commission-for-bilateral-cooperation-meeting |access-date=2024-04-28 |website=dfa.gov.ph}}</ref> Farm Konekt announced expansion into Brunei on 23 August, aiming to aid [[smallholder]] farmers with market access while facilitating access to Brunei's [[halal]] ecosystem for the Philippines through Megawati's technical assistance and support on bilateral policies.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-08-23 |title=Palawan-based Agritech Startup Forays into Brunei Darussalam |url=https://bimp-eaga.asia/article/palawan-based-agritech-startup-forays-brunei-darussalam |access-date=2024-04-28 |website=bimp-eaga.asia}}</ref> On 6 October, the Asian Center at the [[University of the Philippines Diliman]] (UPD) welcomed her in support of the university's [[internationalisation]] efforts, marking the first visit by a Bruneian ambassador to UPD and showcasing the embassy's interest in forging an institutional partnership ahead of the 40th anniversary of Brunei-Philippines diplomatic relations in 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-11-03 |title=UP Asian Center welcomed Brunei Ambassador to PH at AC |url=https://www.ac.upd.edu.ph/index.php...center-welcomed-brunei-ambassador-to-ph-at-ac |access-date=2024-04-08 |website=www.ac.upd.edu.ph}}</ref>
On 13 March 2024, Megawati threw a dinner event at the [[Dusit Thani Manila]]'s Mayuree Grand Ballroom to commemorate the [[National Day (Brunei)|40th anniversary of Brunei Darussalam's National Day]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-13 |title=Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the National Day of Brunei Darussalam |url=https://mb.com.ph/2024/3/12/celebra...sary-of-the-national-day-of-brunei-darussalam |access-date=2024-04-28 |website=mb.com.ph}}</ref> Later on 11 April, Megawati and her spouse threw a [[high tea]] celebration at the ambassador's home in honour of [[Eid al-Fitr]]. Along with partners and friends of the Bruneian embassy, the hosts were joined at the event by [[Robin Padilla]] and other envoys from different embassies were also present.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-04-25 |title=High tea reception to celebrate Eid al-Fitr |url=https://mb.com.ph/2024/4/25/high-tea-reception-to-celebrate-eid-al-fitr |access-date=2024-04-28 |website=mb.com.ph |language=en}}</ref>
== Personal life ==
Megawati is the daughter of Koperasi Security Officer Training School's (KOPRI) [[Chief executive officer|CEO]], Dato Paduka Haji Manan bin Osman.<ref>{{Cite web |last=James Kon |date=2017-07-14 |title=23 KOPRI security personnel complete training |url=https://borneo363.rssing.com/chan-61976226/article3507.html |access-date=2024-04-28 |website=borneo363.rssing.com}}</ref> In 1994, she married [[Colonel]] (Retired) Rahman [[Pseudonym|@]] Abdul Rahman bin Haji Durahman (born 13 September 1970), former pilot in the [[Royal Brunei Air Force]] (RBAirF).<ref name=":0" /> They are parents to a girl and a son.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Deputy Commander Royal Brunei Air Force |url=https://www.mindef.gov.bn/airforce/SitePages/Deputy Commander Royal Brunei Air Force.aspx |access-date=2024-04-28 |website=www.mindef.gov.bn}}</ref>
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[[Category:Year of birth missing (living people)]]
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{{Short description|Bruneian diplomat}}
{{Malay name|Megawati|Manan|note=on}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| honorific-prefix = [[Her Excellency]]
| name = Megawati Manan
| native_name = {{no bold|ميڬاواتي مانن}}
| image = Megawati Manan presenting credentials in 2023.jpg
| caption = [[Ambassador]] Megawati in 2023
| office = [[List of ambassadors of Brunei to the Philippines|Ambassador of Brunei to the Philippines]]
| termstart = 23 March 2023
| predecessor = [[Johariah Abdul Wahab]]
| birth_place = [[Brunei]]
| parents = Manan Osman (father)
| spouse = {{marriage|Rahman Durahman|1994}}
| children = 2
| occupation = Diplomat
}}
'''Megawati binti Dato Paduka Haji Manan''' is a Bruneian [[diplomat]] and holding the post of [[Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary]] of [[Brunei]] to the [[Philippines]] since 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Embassy of Brunei Darussalam in Manila, Republic of the Philippines |url=https://www.mfa.gov.bn/Pages/directoryofmissionabroad_Philippines.aspx |access-date=2024-04-28 |website=www.mfa.gov.bn}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-02-28 |title=28 February 2023 - HIS MAJESTY THE SULTAN AND YANG DI-PERTUAN OF BRUNEI DARUSSALAM PRESENTS AND RECEIVES LETTERS OF CREDENCE FOR NEWLY APPOINTED ENVOYS |url=https://www.mfa.gov.bn/Lists/News H...ce=/Lists/News Headlines/News Highlights.aspx |access-date=2024-04-28 |website=www.mfa.gov.bn}}</ref> Additionally, she is the alternate [[Chairperson|chair]] for Brunei in the [[Pacific Economic Cooperation Council]] (PECC).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Member committees - Pacific Economic Cooperation Council |url=https://www.pecc.org/state-of-the-region-reports/277-2018-2019/825-member-committees |access-date=2024-04-28 |website=www.pecc.org}}</ref>
== Diplomatic career ==
Megawati held the positions of National Coordinator for the [[ASEAN|Association of Southeast Asian Nations]] (ASEAN) Connectivity 2025 Masterplan, governor of Brunei Darussalam on the [[Asia–Europe Foundation]] (ASEF) [[board of governors]], and [[Director (business)|director]] of the [[Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Brunei)|Ministry of Foreign Affairs]]' Department of Multilateral Cooperation. During a ceremony held in the Reception Hall of [[Malacañang Palace]] on 23 March 2023, [[President of the Philippines|President]] [[Bongbong Marcos|Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr]]. accepted the [[Letter of credence|credential letters]] from Megawati, the [[List of ambassadors of Brunei to the Philippines|Ambassador of Brunei Darussalam to the Philippines]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-03-23 |title=Presentation of Credentials: Ambassador of Brunei Darussalam to the Philippines |url=https://rtvm.gov.ph/presentation-of-credentials-ambassador-of-brunei-darussalam-to-the-philippines/ |access-date=2024-04-27 |website=rtvm.gov.ph}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-03-31 |title=PRESIDENT MARCOS RECEIVES NEW AMBASSADOR OF BRUNEI DARUSSALAM TO THE PHILIPPINES |url=https://bruneipe.dfa.gov.ph/newsroo...sador-of-brunei-darussalam-to-the-philippines |access-date=2024-04-28 |website=bruneipe.dfa.gov.ph}}</ref>
During their July 2023 discussions at [[Camp Aguinaldo]], [[Gilbert Teodoro]] and Megawati expressed their gratitude for the close defense ties between the two countries, which were demonstrated by [[Delfin Lorenzana]]'s official visit to Brunei in 2022 and the dialogue initiatives under the ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting (ADMM).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Punongbayan |first=Michael |date=2023-07-13 |title=Philippines, Brunei to strengthen ties vs extremist violence |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/...-brunei-strengthen-ties-vs-extremist-violence |access-date=2024-04-28 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref>
Megawati and the Bruneian delegation participated in the 3rd Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC) held in [[Metro Manila]] on 18 August 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-08-18 |title=Philippines and Brunei Darussalam Convene Third Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation Meeting |url=https://dfa.gov.ph/dfa-news/dfa-rel...-commission-for-bilateral-cooperation-meeting |access-date=2024-04-28 |website=dfa.gov.ph}}</ref> Farm Konekt announced expansion into Brunei on 23 August, aiming to aid [[smallholder]] farmers with market access while facilitating access to Brunei's [[halal]] ecosystem for the Philippines through Megawati's technical assistance and support on bilateral policies.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-08-23 |title=Palawan-based Agritech Startup Forays into Brunei Darussalam |url=https://bimp-eaga.asia/article/palawan-based-agritech-startup-forays-brunei-darussalam |access-date=2024-04-28 |website=bimp-eaga.asia}}</ref> On 6 October, the Asian Center at the [[University of the Philippines Diliman]] (UPD) welcomed her in support of the university's [[internationalisation]] efforts, marking the first visit by a Bruneian ambassador to UPD and showcasing the embassy's interest in forging an institutional partnership ahead of the 40th anniversary of Brunei-Philippines diplomatic relations in 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-11-03 |title=UP Asian Center welcomed Brunei Ambassador to PH at AC |url=https://www.ac.upd.edu.ph/index.php...center-welcomed-brunei-ambassador-to-ph-at-ac |access-date=2024-04-08 |website=www.ac.upd.edu.ph}}</ref>
On 13 March 2024, Megawati threw a dinner event at the [[Dusit Thani Manila]]'s Mayuree Grand Ballroom to commemorate the [[National Day (Brunei)|40th anniversary of Brunei Darussalam's National Day]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-13 |title=Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the National Day of Brunei Darussalam |url=https://mb.com.ph/2024/3/12/celebra...sary-of-the-national-day-of-brunei-darussalam |access-date=2024-04-28 |website=mb.com.ph}}</ref> Later on 11 April, Megawati and her spouse threw a [[high tea]] celebration at the ambassador's home in honour of [[Eid al-Fitr]]. Along with partners and friends of the Bruneian embassy, the hosts were joined at the event by [[Robin Padilla]] and other envoys from different embassies were also present.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-04-25 |title=High tea reception to celebrate Eid al-Fitr |url=https://mb.com.ph/2024/4/25/high-tea-reception-to-celebrate-eid-al-fitr |access-date=2024-04-28 |website=mb.com.ph |language=en}}</ref>
== Personal life ==
Megawati is the daughter of Koperasi Security Officer Training School's (KOPRI) [[Chief executive officer|CEO]], Dato Paduka Haji Manan bin Osman.<ref>{{Cite web |last=James Kon |date=2017-07-14 |title=23 KOPRI security personnel complete training |url=https://borneo363.rssing.com/chan-61976226/article3507.html |access-date=2024-04-28 |website=borneo363.rssing.com}}</ref> In 1994, she married [[Colonel]] (Retired) Rahman [[Pseudonym|@]] Abdul Rahman bin Haji Durahman (born 13 September 1970), former pilot in the [[Royal Brunei Air Force]] (RBAirF).<ref name=":0" /> They are parents to a girl and a son.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Deputy Commander Royal Brunei Air Force |url=https://www.mindef.gov.bn/airforce/SitePages/Deputy Commander Royal Brunei Air Force.aspx |access-date=2024-04-28 |website=www.mindef.gov.bn}}</ref>
== References ==
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| before = [[Johariah Abdul Wahab]]
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| title = [[List of ambassadors of Brunei to the Philippines|Ambassador of Brunei to the Philippines]]
| years = 23 March 2023 – present
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Manan, Megawati}}
[[Category:Bruneian diplomats]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Bruneian women]]
[[Category:Bruneian women ambassadors]]
[[Category:Bruneian Muslims]]
[[Category:Bruneian women diplomats]]
[[Category:Ambassadors of Brunei to the Philippines]]
[[Category:Year of birth missing (living people)]]
Okumaya devam et...