15 May 2014- The Philippine Embassy in Ankara concluded its strategic planning on May 6. Members of the Team Philippines headed by Philippine Ambassador to Turkey Maria Rowena Mendoza Sanchez pledged their commitment to follow and implement the Department of Foreign Affairs Strategic Plan, the Philippine Embassy Strategic and Work Plan, the Philippines Team Section Work Plan and the member’s Individual Work Plan.

After signing a commitment pledge, Members of the Team Philippines were presented with Certificates of Participation.

On the same occasion, loyalty pins were also awarded to the following Embassy personnel for their dedicated years of service to the Department: Ms. Eunice Trinidad, Ms. Rowena Neri and Mr. Renie Santa Agata for 20 years in service; and Consul General Robert O. Ferrer, Jr. and Ms. Jackie Lou Ong for 10 years in service. END