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Philippine Embassy Participates in Diplomatic Ladies Group

Charity Bazaar 2009

The Diplomatic Ladies Group (DLG) in cooperation with the Diplomatic Missions in Tehran organized a “Diplomatic Charity Bazaar” held at the Egyptian Ambassador's Residence on 19 June 2009.

The DLG is an association of female diplomats and spouses of diplomats/attaches of the diplomatic missions in Tehran that aims to foster closer relationship and cultivate mutual interest in socio-cultural aspects of life.  

The event is one of the annual activities of DLG, which aimed to raise funds for the less fortunate people in Iran.

The Philippine Embassy, along with the diplomatic missions in Tehran participated in the well-attended bazaar.

The Philippine booth was decorated and manned by the staff and family member of the Embassy, Mr. Luis Davantes, Ms. Lilian Tinio, Ms. Emelyn Cosino, Ms. Bertilla Oblad, Ms. Sarah Hosseini, Mr. Mohammad Rahmani, Mr. Abu Taleb Yaghoob,  Ms. Mila Davantes and some members of the Filipino Community, Ms. Lucille Mazo and Ms. Nimfa Martinez. 

The participating countries showcased native handicrafts and products including fashion accessories, home decors, clothes and food.

Among the items sold in the Philippine booth were ladies accessories like pearls, shell and capiz products, bags, abaca placemats and table clothes. It also gave away brochures and DVD/CDs about tourist destinations in the Philippines.

Proceeds of the sale will be donated to charitable organizations for disabled children and cancer patients in Tehran. END