DFA San Fernando Pampanga Embraces Individuality and Self-Expression Through Its Accessory Crafting Workshop in Celebration of the National Women’s Month

The DFA Consular Office in San Fernando, Pampanga with its women and girl guests during its Accessory Crafting Workshop in celebration of the 2024 National Women’s Month. (DFA-PAO Pampanga photo)

SAN FERNANDO 04 April 2024 – Recognizing the importance of individuality and self-expression in today’s modern society, the Department of Foreign Affairs - Consular Office in San Fernando, Pampanga (CO Pampanga) carried out its Accessory Crafting Workshop, and provided basic crafting supplies to interested Women and Girl personnel and guests on 01 March 2024.

Guided by the CO’s GAD Team (Ms. Janine Ann B. Santos, Ms. Dani P. Piozon and Ms. Sarah Milloroso), the Consular Office introduced basic bead making to thirty-five (35) participants, encouraging individuality through creativity, and encouraging business ideas through a new-found hobby. The workshop harmonizes with CO Pampanga’s Lingap Program, emphasizing the uniqueness of each individual.

Mr. Berlin A. Tolosa, Head of the Consular Office, delivered a closing message emphasizing the importance of self-expression in today’s world, specifically those of Women and Girls. This event reflects CO Pampanga's commitment to contributing to the holistic development of the community, transcending physical differences such as age and gender.

In addition, and aligned with this year's National Women’s Month theme, "Lipunang Patas sa Bagong Pilipinas: Kakayanan ng Kababaihan, Patunayan!", the CO, in partnership with the Public Attorney’s Office Region III, provided Free Notarial Services and Legal Consultation to sixty-eight (68) DFA applicants on 08 March 2024. 

To conclude the Consular Office’s National Women’s Month activities, and to show appreciation, the CO distributed Purple Loot Bags and Friendship Bracelets on 15 March 2024 to its Women and Girl applicants.

These impactful events form an integral part of the Consular Office’s Gender and Development and Cultural Diplomacy program, embodying a gender-responsive society where individuality is celebrated, and every person is given equal opportunity to express themselves. The initiatives resonate the Department's commitment to building a Bagong Pilipinas that recognizes and values the potential of each member. END

PAO-Pampanga District Chief Atty. Socrates A. Padua led a team of legal officers in rendering free notarial and legal consultation services to passport and apostille applicants during the DFA Consular Office’s National Women’s Month celebration. (DFA-PAO Pampanga photo)

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National Women's Month, March 2024

DFA Consular Office - San Fernando, Pampanga