07 June 2023, Stockholm - Philippine Ambassador Maria Lumen B. Isleta led the Philippine Embassy’s participation at the International Fundraising Bazaar for Earthquake Relief in Türkiye and Syria held on 27 May 2023 at the Garden of the Egyptian Ambassador’s Residence.

The event, organized by The Ambassadors’ Spouses Association in Stockholm, was attended by various Embassies, several of which had put up their stalls to sell food items and native products. Additionally, performances from several Embassies also formed part of the program.

Meanwhile, the Philippine Embassy donated a bottle each of Don Papa Rum and Archipelago Botanical Gin and Vodka as raffle prizes courtesy of Anora and Dica Vin & Sprit.

Featured as part of the event were the Swedish rescuers including Golden Retriever rescue dog “Killian” that were deployed to Turkey and Syria to help in efforts to locate and free trapped people and transport them out of the ruins. Many guests, including Embassy officials and staff, took the opportunity to pose with rescue dog Killian.

The proceeds raised by the Association will be donated, through Save The Children, to the survivors of the earthquake in Türkiye and Syria. END.