Month: May 2017

Philippine students at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies of Nanyang Technological University (NTU-RSIS) on Monday, 29 May 2017 visited the Philippine Ambassador’s residence in Singapore at the invitation of Ambassador Antonio A. Morales who hosted them to dinner. The students, who also count Minister and Consul General Victorio Mario M. Dimagiba Jr., are …

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The Philippine Embassy participated in the weekend Carnival of the International Friendship Day 2017 (IFD 2017) at the Singapore Discovery Centre (SDC) on Sunday, 28 May 2017. The activity is part of the Embassy’s ASEAN 50-related activities this year. A PHL station at the Carnival was set up that featured Filipino favorites including rice cake …

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The Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Antonio A. Morales graced the 7th anniversary celebration of the Light of Jesus group at the Singapore Expo on Sunday, 28 May 2017. He was accompanied by his wife Ms. Shirlene C. Mananquil. In his remarks, Ambassador Morales congratulated the group for reaching the milestone. He thanked its leaders for …

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29 May 2017 – Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Antonio A. Morales (center) received last 19 May at the chancery Mr. Jerry G. Tizon (rightmost), Executive Director III of the National Book Development Board (NBDB). Mr. Tizon was in Singapore to attend the Asian Festival of Children’s Content (AFCC) last 17-21 May and scout for possible …

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26 May 2017 – Next to remittances, IT and IT-enabled services are the largest contributors to the Philippine economy at US$ 22 billion. This is according to Undersecretary Monchito B. Ibrahim of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) during the Philippines Connect Seminar held last 24 May at the sidelines of CommunicAsia 2017. …

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On 19 May 2017, athletes from Singapore and other ASEAN countries gathered for the opening of the 9th Special Olympics at the Bishan Stadium. President Tony Tam Keng Yam opened the games. He was accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Mary Tan. The Special Olympics was participated in by 660 athletes and 170 coaches from various …

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The President of Noble Life International and the company’s marketing officer visited the Philippine Embassy in Singapore on Tuesday, 23 May 2017. The officials were received by Philippine Ambassador Antonio A. Morales. Noble Life International markets a series of organic health foods (its core product being natural PPARs – Peroxisome Proliferator Activated Receptors) and distributes …

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Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Antonio A. Morales on Monday, 22 May 2017, administered the oathtaking ceremony of the new set of officers of the Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers (IIEE) Singapore Chapter at the Philippine chancery. The new set of officers will be in office from 2017 to 2018. Prior to the ceremony, the IIEE …

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On Sunday, 21 May 2017, Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Antonio A. Morales attended the Pinoy Got Talent 2017 edition at the YWCA Singapore. The biennial event organized by OFW Pinoy Star is one of the most-anticipated beauty pageants and talent competitions involving candidates from the Philippines in Singapore. There were three (3) categories of the …

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On 14 May 2017, the Philippine Embassy in Singapore joined the Mother’s Day Celebration of the Foreign Domestic Worker Association for Social Support and Training (FAST). Ms. Jennifer Yeo, Chairperson of the law firm Yeo-Leong and Peh LLC and wife of former Singapore Foreign Minister George Yeo was the guest of honor. During her talk, …

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The Philippine Embassy and the Philippine Overseas Labour Office in Singapore hosted the third general meeting of leaders of the Filipino community (Filcom) on Saturday, 20 May 2017. More than a hundred officials of Filcom organizations and other entities participated in the meeting, which dealt on a number of agenda items including preparations for activities …

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The first of three (3) Hamilton-class frigate of the Philippine Navy, BRP Gregorio del Pilar (FF15) made a port-of-call at Changi Naval Base in Singapore to take part in the international maritime review held on the occasion of the Republic of Singapore Navy 50th anniversary (RSN50) on 15 May 2017. The Philippine Navy ship joined …

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The Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Antonio A. Morales on Tuesday, 16 May 2017, joined the Philippine delegation and other foreign contingents at the opening of the International Maritime Defence Exhibition (IMDEX) Asia 2017 at the Changi Exhibition Centre, Singapore. The Philippine delegation was headed by Vice Admiral Ronald Joseph Mercado, Flag Officer in Command (FOIC) …

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The Bayanihan Walk, a four-kilometre fun walk, was successfully organized by the Philippine Embassy and the Philippine Bayanihan Society Singapore (PBSS) on Sunday, 21 May 2017, at the Labrador Park in Singapore. The walk-for-a-cause, which is already in its third edition, was held to support the charitable activities of PBSS and is intended as a …

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18 May 2017 – The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), in coordination with the Department of Tourism (DOT), successfully conducted a Philippine Sales Mission in Singapore last 16 May at the Mandarin Orchard. The sales mission aimed to strengthen the market position of the Philippines as an ideal leisure and Meetings, Incentive Travel, Conventions and Exhibitions …

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The Philippine Embassy celebrated Labour Day 2017 with the Philippine Overseas Labour Office/Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (POLO/OWWA) and the Filipino Overseas Workers in Singapore (FOWS) at the Xian Ci Restaurant, Civil Service Club Singapore, on Sunday, 14 May 2017. The event was held also held to observe the the 105th anniversary of the Philippine Department …

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Permanent Representative of the Philippines to ASEAN, Ambassador Elizabeth P. Buensuceso, on 02 May 2017, participated as one of the distinguished members of the panel in a live discussion at “Perspectives Episode #6: The Future of ASEAN in 2025”. The event was held at the Singapore Management University (SMU) Labs at the corner of Armenian …

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The Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Antonio A. Morales on Thursday, 11 May 2017, led some forty-five players at tee-off time at the ASEAN Friendly Golf Game 2017 held at the Tanjong Puteri Golf Resort in Pasir Gudang, Johor, Malaysia. The sporting event is one activities organized by the Philippine Embassy in Singapore on the occasion …

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Congressman Arthur C. Yap, 3rd District Bohol and Chair of the House Economic Affairs Committee, led a delegation of the House of Representative to an educational tour in Singapore on 19-22 April 2017. The group was on the second leg of its two-country trip that also included Malaysia. Congressman Yap was accompanied by Congressman Cesar …

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The Philippines is featured in a booth at the special exhibition dubbed “Flatworld and Mashup” organized by Singapore Discovery Centre (SDC). The exhibition is curated by SDC in partnership with various embassies, government agencies and private organizations. It is a multifaceted, multisensory and highly interactive featuring personal stories, hands-on activities and innovative products as well …

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The Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Antonio A. Morales joined his colleagues from the diplomatic community at the annual diplomatic reception held at the Istana, Singapore, on Wednesday, 3 May 2017. The reception was hosted by the President of Singapore Tony Tan Keng Yam and his wife Mary. The regular event, which was also attended by …

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