PH Embassy in Ankara Recognizes Women Empowerment

PHOTO: The Philippine Embassy in Ankara held activities to celebrate National Women’s Month.

During a flag-raising ceremony on 11 March 2019, Chargé d’Affaires Enrique Voltaire G. Pingol, highlighted the value of women empowerment in today’s world and recognized their valuable contribution to society.

The Embassy also hosted a meeting for the Ankara-based Filipino community leaders at the Embassy premises on 08 and 10 March 2019. The meeting is an actual demonstration of women making change work as they discuss their programs and projects among themselves as part of their commitment being the officers of the newly established Ankara Sports Committee.

A photo exhibit entitled "Filipina: Trail-blazers, Decision-makers, Leaders and Advocates,” showcasing an evolving collection of historical and modern Filipino women who have excelled in their respective fields, aimed at inspiring younger generations of Filipino nationals and other nationalities to emulate the life and work of earlier generations of strong and resilient Filipino women who have effected change in the Philippines and across the globe.

The exhibit is available for viewing at the Embassy’s consular area and will be brought and displayed to Istanbul during the monthly consular mission on 24 March 2019. (Ankara PCG photos)