02 October 2014 – The Philippine Embassy in Ankara attended the 1st International Beşiktaş Municipality Art Days in Istanbul, Turkey on September 28 to support the participation of Filipino artist, Mr. Jonal Buenafe in the said art show. Mr. Buenafe was one of the 63 professional artists from 26 countries who showcased their paintings and gained recognition in the exhibit organized by the Office of the Municipal Mayor of Beşiktaş.
On the same day as the art event, the Philippine Embassy served as observers at the election of officers of the ‘Filipino Community in Istanbul’ (FCI).
The regular monthly consular mission in Istanbul was also conducted by the Embassy team on September 27 at the Office of the Philippine Honorary Consul General in Aksaray, Istanbul. END