Ambassador Elizabeth P. Buensuceso, Permanent Representative of the Philippines to ASEAN, proudly waves the Philippine flag in the Philippine booth at the AWC Food Fair held at the ASEAN Secretariat on 10 April 2018.

The Permanent Mission of the Philippines to ASEAN participated in the annual ASEAN Food Festival organized by the ASEAN Women’s Circle of Jakarta (AWC) on Tuesday, 10 April 2018 at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta. 

With a theme, “Food Fair 2018: ASEAN and Partners”, the Mission joined more than 20 participants from ASEAN Member States (AMS) and External Partners. Mission’s contribution of tapsilog was a favorite among the 400 guests. Proceeds from the food fair will go to charitable institutions in Indonesia.

Mme. Yasmin Fachir and Datin Chan Chin Ming cut the ribbon to formally open the AWC Food Fair 2018

The AWC is composed of spouses of diplomats and officials from AMS countries. Its membership is also open to members of the Filipino community.  The AWC’s Chief Patron is Mme. Yasmin Fachir, spouse of the Indonesian Vice Foreign Minister and Advisor is Datin Chan Chin Ming, spouse of ASEAN Secretary-General Dato Lim Jock Hoi.  The AWC aims to promote ASEAN solidarity and friendship through various socio-cultural and related activities, such as fund-raising events like the Food Festival.

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