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PHILIPPINE EMBASSY BIDS FAREWELL TO A VALUED COLLEAGUE |
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Islamabad, 8 November 2025 - The
Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Islamabad bid a heartfelt
farewell to Mr. Ariel F. Gatchalian, Foreign Service Staff Employee II (FSSE
II), as he concluded his tour of duty and departed for the Philippines
together with his spouse, marking the close of a dedicated chapter in
his career with the Philippine Foreign Service. On 7 November 2025, Mr. Gatchalian's final day of work, Ambassador Emmanuel R. Fernandez presented him with a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of his valuable contributions, professionalism, and steadfast commitment to the Embassy's mission throughout his tenure in Islamabad. The Ambassador commended Mr. Gatchalian for his hard work, dependability, and camaraderie-qualities that have left a lasting mark on the Embassy community. The day concluded with a farewell dinner at Kabul Restaurant, attended by Embassy officers and staff, representatives of attached agencies, their spouses, and several locally engaged foreign service staff employees (LEFSS). In the evening of 8 November 2025, Ambassador Fernandez and his spouse Madame Alice Kalaw-Fernandez -- together with Embassy personnel, attached agencies, and several LEFSS and their dependents -- gathered at Islamabad International Airport to send off Mr. Gatchalian and his spouse, endearingly called "Ate Winnie". The Embassy family joined together to wish them a safe journey, and an exciting new chapter ahead as Mr. Gatchalian enters retirement after years of dedicated service. |
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