Pinay Helper Gets Royal Recognition in Switzerland

A Filipina household helper at the Norwegian Ambassador’s residence in Berne, Switzerland was given royal recognition for rendering 30 years of loyal service, the Philippine Embassy in Switzerland said on Friday.

Alice Javier was given The Norwegian King’s Commemorative Medal, a decoration awarded to staff who work at Norwegian missions and residences in recognition for special services, Gma news online said. Javier, who came to Switzerland in 1983, has since then served at the Norwegian residence and worked under 10 Norwegian ambassadors, the embassy said.

The online news added that Norway’s Ambassador Rolf Trolle Andersen, awarded the medal to Javier on August 23 in the presence of Philippine Ambassador Leslie Baja. Moreover, Andersen said Alice, as she is fondly called, “has imbibed three cultures in her work place – Filipino, Norwegian and Swiss, bringing a perfect fusion to an outstanding service.”

Report added Baja congratulated Javier for the award, saying the recognition shows that Filipinos are among the best foreign nationals in Switzerland and serve as ambassadors of goodwill for the Philippines, Gma news online reported.

Source: Gma news online