DFA Protocol Conducts Training on Basic Diplomatic and Government Protocol for National Anti-Poverty Commission
Office of Protocol Director Siegfred T. Masangkay conducts Lecture on Basic Diplomatic and Government Protocol for the NAPC. (DFA-OP photo)
QUEZON CITY 12 March 2024 - The Office of Protocol of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA-OP) conducted a training on basic diplomatic and government protocol for the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) on 5 to 6 March 2024 at the LWUA Auditorium, MWSS-LWUA Complex, Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City.
Secretary Lope B. Santos III, NAPC Lead Convenor, thanked the DFA for conducting the training which would equip their organization with the proper knowledge in the conduct of official ceremonial and social functions that adheres to proper government and diplomatic protocol. NAPC regularly engages with other national and local government unit agencies and institutions, as well as foreign diplomatic missions, international organizations, and the basic sector stakeholders
The two-day lecture-training led by Acting Director Siegfred T. Masangkay of DFA-OP covered concepts of diplomatic and government protocol such as order of precedence, flag protocol, and conference management. Group scenario simulation exercises for both ceremonial and social protocol were conducted to cap off the training to ensure relevant skills and knowledge retention among the participants. Thirty NAPC officers and staff benefited from the lecture/training. END
Director Siegfred T. Masangkay with NAPC Lead Convenor Sec. Lope B. Santos III (center) along with the officers and staff of NAPC. (DFA-OP photo)
