Top Photo: Ambassador Elizabeth P. Buensuceso and Mme. Doris Novicio with the children of Mission’s personnel. Bottom Photos: Ambassador Buensuceso and Mme. Doris Novicio engage the children with different activities at Mission’s newly established daycare and lactation room.

The Philippine Mission in Jakarta established a daycare and lactation room in its new Chancery as part of its commitment towards Gender and Development (GAD) initiatives with a view to providing its personnel with services that support balancing family obligations and work responsibilities.  The daycare center and lactation room provides a safe space for children of Mission’s personnel during their visits.  On 17 October 2017, the children ranging from the ages of one to three years old enjoyed a story time session led by Ambassador Elizabeth P. Buensuceso and also participated in a coloring activity with Mme. Doris D. Novicio held at the newly established daycare and lactation room.

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