29 November 2016 — The Philippine Embassy in Bangkok participated anew in the 63rd annual YWCA Diplomatic Charity Bazaar 2016 which was held at Central World Shopping Center in Bangkok, Thailand from November 18 to 20.
The Bazaar is an annual charity event organized by the Young Women’s Christian Association of Bangkok (YWCA) in coordination with the wives of the diplomats and diplomatic representatives from 41 countries who are all based in Thailand. The bazaar aims to raise funds for various YWCA projects for the underprivileged women, children and elderly of Thailand.
The Philippine booths showcased food, beverage and health products manufactured by Philippine companies based in Thailand such as Thai Liwayway Food Industries Co. Ltd., Goldilocks Bakeshop Company Limited Thailand, San Miguel Marketing, URC (Thailand) Co. Ltd. and UNILAB Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd.-Great Eastern Drug Co. Ltd.
Ambassador Mary Jo A. Bernardo-Aragon and Cultural Attaché Sylvia M. Reyes attended the opening ceremony of the bazaar on November 18, which was presided by HRH Princess Soamsawali. END
