In line with his ARC mission of getting the Filipino community to project the best aspects of the Philippines through excellence and achievement, Ambassador Cesar Bautista invited several personalities who have been successful in their professions and careers, particularly in the sciences, finance, business, public service, and media. Shown with the Ambassador and other Embassy officials are some of the Filipino achievers who gathered at the Ambassador's residence: Rose Ann Padua, Rose Nierras, Gerovie Soutter-Davidson, Jun Vivar, Terry Hermano, Socorro Salcedo Ponsford, Chito Manalo, Rhodora Palomar Fresnedi, Luigi Bernas, Rafael Garchitorena, Mianne Laya Ortega, Lira Cabatbat, Fe Abogadie, and Linden Martinez.