PH Consulate General in Istanbul Joins the National Women’s Month Celebration

The men and women of the Philippine Consulate General in Istanbul, led by Consul General Shirlene C. Mananquil, pose with the National Women’s Month photo frame (Istanbul PCG Photo).

10 March 2023 - The Philippine Consulate General in Istanbul kicked off the National Women’s Month Celebration last week by observing #PurpleWednesday on 08 March 2023 where all Consulate personnel wore anything purple to show support for gender equality and women empowerment. The celebration coincided with the celebration of International Women’s Day on the same day.

The Consulate also installed a mini-National Women’s Month booth for its consular clients with a photo frame where clients were encouraged to have their photos taken after availing of consular services. All clients were, likewise, given purple tokens with inspirational note cards to spread a positive outlook, give encouragement, and promote inclusivity.

According to the Philippine Commission on Women, purple is globally recognized as the color of women and it symbolizes justice and dignity. Join us in visibly supporting women empowerment and the move that #WEcanbeEquALL by wearing purple every Wednesday until the end of the month. - END

Left Photo: Vice Consul and GAD Focal Person Maika Ros B. Fontelera (left) briefly explains the 2023 National Women’s Month theme to the Consulate Team. Right Photo: Consul General Shirlene C. Mananquil (right) gives her remarks in relation to the celebration (Istanbul PCG Photo).

Consul General Shirlene C. Mananquil (center), Consul Lorena Joy Banagodos (5th from right), Vice Consul Maika Ros B. Fontelera (4th from left) and the men and women of the Philippine Consulate General in Istanbul pose with the National Women’s Month photo frame (Istanbul PCG Photo).

The mini-National Women’s Month booth installed at the Consulate’s consular section (Istanbul PCG photo).