PH Embassy in Paris Launches GAD-Responsive Wellness Program for Employees

Philippine Ambassador to France Maria Theresa Lazaro and resource speaker Professional hair and makeup artist based in Paris Suzette Suzette Riego (eigth from left) with the participants of pilot session of the Embassy's wellness program. (Paris PE photo)

PARIS 13 February 2020 – The Philippine Embassy in Paris organized the pilot session of its newly-established wellness program for its employees called “BE Well” on 08 February 2020.

The first activity - one among four to be programmed for each quarter of the year - was entitled, “BE Well-groomed and Stylish”, and featured local Filipina expertise through the participation of a professional hair and makeup artist based in Paris Suzette Riego. She has been recognized for her outstanding work by being voted by Expatriates Magazine as “Best Makeup Artist in Paris” for 2015 and 2019.

Ms. Riego’s talk had provided the participants with advice on the different ways one can harness their physical and inner attributes to be the best version of themselves, thereby allowing them to exude confidence, credibility and strong positive vibes to those they interact with professionally and socially. Apart from a presentation on skincare, dressing professionally and other grooming hacks, Ms. Riego did a makeup demonstration for the women colleagues of the Embassy and gave pointers on the essential cosmetics and skincare products.

 “In line with the DFA’s commitment to looking after the holistic well-being of its employees - in order for them to be healthy, happy and more capable to provide satisfactory public service, the Embassy has taken a proactive step by institutionalizing a wellness program for its employees, with of course a special focus on its female employees”, Philippine Ambassador to France Maria Theresa Lazaro said in her remarks.

“This women’s focus is a testament to our commitment to mainstream gender and development (GAD) principles in all aspects of our work. As we continue to engage our female and male employees to determine their most pressing wellness needs, we are confident that this program’s future activities will only become better and have a more lasting positive impact to our employees and ultimately, to the clients we serve,” Ambassador Lazaro added.

The Embassy’s wellness program “BE Well” is spelled with the abbreviation BE, which stands for the French word “bien-être”, which translates to well-being in English. For more information, visit the Embassy’s website and Facebook page. END.

 Professional hair and makeup artist based in Paris Suzette Riego does a presentation on power dressing and essential grooming practices. (Paris PE photo) 

Professional hair and makeup artist based in Paris Suzette Suzette Riego does makeup demonstration and gives specific advice to women employees on enhancing their cosmetics and skincare collection. (Paris PE photo)

For more information, visit  https://www.parispe.dfa.gov.ph, http://www.facebook.com/PHinFrance   or https://twitter.com/PHinFrance.