PHL Embassy in Belgium joins charity bazaar
06/09/2011
GMANews.tv
Philippine officials in Belgium participated in the 2011 Charity Bazaar organized by the Asia Pacific Women's Association (APWA) in Brussels on June 4.
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) cited a report from the Philippine Embassy in Belgium that the bazaar was held at the Woluwe Cultural Center in Brussels.
"Chargé d' Affaires, a.i. Marichu Mauro and Mrs. Pamela Manalo, wife of Ambassador Enrique A. Manalo, spearheaded the Embassy's participation in this event," the DFA said.
Aside from participating in the traditional "Parade of Nations," the Embassy put up a Philippine booth showcasing Filipino handicrafts and other products.
"APWA President Shaista Jilani, spouse of the Pakistani Ambassador in Belgium, had announced during the program that the proceeds of this year's Bazaar will benefit Al Mumainah Foundation in Indonesia (an orphanage), Ausi Alofa in Tuvalu (livelihood for people with disabilities) and L'Eglantier in Brussels (for women of domestic violence)," the DFA said.
The APWA, founded in 1987, consists of the spouses of the Asia-Pacific Ambassadors and Heads of Missions in Brussels. - VVP, GMA News
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) cited a report from the Philippine Embassy in Belgium that the bazaar was held at the Woluwe Cultural Center in Brussels.
"Chargé d' Affaires, a.i. Marichu Mauro and Mrs. Pamela Manalo, wife of Ambassador Enrique A. Manalo, spearheaded the Embassy's participation in this event," the DFA said.
Aside from participating in the traditional "Parade of Nations," the Embassy put up a Philippine booth showcasing Filipino handicrafts and other products.
"APWA President Shaista Jilani, spouse of the Pakistani Ambassador in Belgium, had announced during the program that the proceeds of this year's Bazaar will benefit Al Mumainah Foundation in Indonesia (an orphanage), Ausi Alofa in Tuvalu (livelihood for people with disabilities) and L'Eglantier in Brussels (for women of domestic violence)," the DFA said.
The APWA, founded in 1987, consists of the spouses of the Asia-Pacific Ambassadors and Heads of Missions in Brussels. - VVP, GMA News
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