PH Embassy Ladies Showcase Filipino Traditional Attire at Thai Embassy's “Proud to Wear: My National Costume” Event

Photo shows (seated from left): Madame Fransisca Budayanti from Australian Embassy, Madame Noorshanti Kusuma Wardhani from Indonesian Embassy, Madame Siriwan Prongthura from the Thai Embassy, Madame Rosidah Shafawi from Malaysian Embassy, and Madame Hyun-Kyung Sung from the Embassy of the Republic of Korea.

AMMAN, 29 April 2025 – The ladies of the Philippine Embassy in Amman proudly presented traditional Filipino clothing from various provinces in the Philippines at the ASEAN Ladies Circle in Amman (ALCA) cultural gathering titled “Proud to Wear: My National Costume” hosted by Madame Siriwan Prongthura, spouse of the Thai Ambassador to Jordan, on 29 April at the Thai Residence.

The event celebrated the rich tapestry of ASEAN culture through a vibrant display of their national attire. The Philippine delegation’s colorful ensembles highlighted the diversity and heritage of Filipino textile, drawing admiration from fellow ALCA members and guests.

The gathering also welcomed six (6) new ALCA members and honored three outgoing members with heartfelt farewell gifts: Ms. Pg Siti Norhaziya Pg Abd Halim from the Embassy of Brunei, and Ms. Teresa M. Modesto and Ms. Lily Jane Supeña from the Philippine Embassy. Followed by an update on financial matters and a brief discussion on the next ALCA activity.

The attendees were grouped from different embassies and teamed up for a spirited drawing and guessing game. The lively activity, which challenged the participants’ creativity and teamwork, added a fun and interactive element to the program—further strengthening camaraderie and fostering closer bonds and helping strengthen friendships among ALCA members.

ALCA currently comprises 36 members representing the Embassies of Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand. The event concluded with a sumptuous buffet lunch featuring authentic Thai cuisine and the awarding of prizes to game winners. END

Second Secretary and Consul Angeli A. Payumo (4th from left) and Third Secretary and Vice Consul Sheila Marie G. Andales (4th from right) with Madame Siriwan Prongthura of the Thai Embassy (center) together with the Philippine Embassy ladies present during the event namely (from left): Secretary to the Ambassador Elijah I. Ang-Encarnacion, Assistance-To-Nationals Head Charisse F. Malabanan, Property Officer Teresa M. Modesto, Lily Jane Supeña, Collecting Officer Princess C. Cañon; and Cultural Officer, ALCA Coordinator for the Philippines and ALCA Treasurer Rachel Joy A. Pamorada.

ALCA Farewell gift presented to Ms. Teresa M. Modesto with Madame Siriwan Prongthura from the Thai Embassy, Madame Noorshanti Kusuma Wardhani from Indonesian Embassy, and Madame Rosidah Shafawi from Malaysian Embassy.

ALCA Farewell gift presented to Ms. Lily Jane Supeña with Madame Noorshanti Kusuma Wardhani from Indonesian Embassy, Madame Rosidah Shafawi from Malaysian Embassy, and Madame Siriwan Prongthura from the Thai Embassy. 

Welcoming of three (3) ALCA new members being interviewed by Counsellor Samerjikit Limlikit from the Thai Embassy namely (from left): Ms. Princess C. Cañon and Ms. Charisse F. Malabanan both from the Philippine Embassy, and Ms. Kyal Dagoon from the Thai Embassy.