PH Consulate General in Istanbul Explores Collaboration with AFAD for Disaster Preparedness in the Marmara Region

Philippine Consul General Shirlene C. Mananquil hands over Philippine Capiz plate to Istanbul Provincial Disaster and Emergency Manager Ercan Akar (Istanbul PCG Photo)

ISTANBUL 29 January 2023 — Philippine Consul General Shirlene C. Mananquil held a productive meeting with Mr. Ercan Akar, the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority - Istanbul Provincial Disaster and Emergency Manager (AFAD), on 23 January 2024.

The discussions centered around fostering collaboration, gaining insights into AFAD's ongoing initiatives, and exploring joint projects in alignment with the Consulate's commitment to providing assistance and support to Filipino nationals in the Marmara region.

Provincial Disaster and Emergency Manager Akar highlighted AFAD's sustained efforts in two key areas - 1) structure-response and 2) coordination post-disaster. Consul General Mananquil expressed a keen interest in aligning the Consulate's activities with AFAD's priorities to maximize the impact of collaborative initiatives.

Both officials reiterated their commitment to working together, particularly in conducting disaster preparedness activities for the benefit of the Filipino community in the Marmara Region. END

Consul General Shirlene C. Mananquil (2nd from left), Istanbul Provincial Disaster and Emergency Manager Ercan Akar (middle), Vice Consul Maika Ros B. Fontelera (2nd from right), ATN Officer Meri Jayne Cinco (rightmost), and Translator Nazli Öztürk (leftmost) after the productive meeting at AFAD Office (Istanbul PCG Photo).

Istanbul PCG Team with the emergency bags from AFAD (Istanbul PCG Photo).

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