Consul General Pablito A. Mendoza represented the Philippine Embassy in the graduation ceremony of the Institute of Development Policy, University of Antwerp on 13 September 2023 where six Filipinos graduated with Masters degrees. They are:

1. Abdulwahid Panganting, Office of the President - National Commission on Muslim Filipinos
   Great Distinction (Magna cum Laude), Advance Master of Governance and Development Laureate/Awardee of the Province of Antwerp's Prize for Global Research
2. Marian Isabelle Carlos Nebreja (not in photo)
   Great Distinction (Magna cum Laude) and Rank 1, Advance Master in Development Evaluation and Management
   Candidate for valorisation of dissertation
3. Christie Mae Ranque Balucos, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Regional Office XI
   With Distinction (cum Laude), Advanced Masters in Development Evaluation and Management
4. Janyn Marian Lumanglas, World Vision International
   With Distinction (cum Laude), Advance Masters in Development Evaluation and Management
   Candidate for dissertation publication
5. Kevin Nicole Vega, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Secretariat
   Advanced Masters in Globalisation and Development
   Secretary-General of the Student Committee, Institute of Development Policy; Commencement Speaker for the Graduation Ceremonies
6. Ma. Catherine Bucay, United Nations Institute for Training and Research
   With Distinction (cum Laude), Advanced Master in Development Evaluation and Management