November 2017

27 November 2017 – Outgoing Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Antonio A. Morales formally bid farewell to Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and President Halimah Yacob on 21 and 21 November 2017, respectively, at the Istana. During both calls, Ambassador Morales conveyed his appreciation for the support that the Singaporean government has extended to the […]

16 November 2017 – The National Gallery Singapore launched on 15 November 2017 the “Century of Light” showcase that features 19th century art. Part of this showcase is an exhibition entitled “Between Worlds” that features Juan Luna as one of two Southeast Asian artists. Senior Minister of State Maliki Osman was the guest of honor

The Department of Labor and Employment has ordered the suspension of acceptance and processing of all new applications for overseas employment certificates (OEC) for all overseas Filipino workers, including direct hires. Excluded from the coverage of the suspension are workers hired by international organizations and members of diplomatic corps and royal families, seafarers hired by

08 November 2017 – The Department of Tourism (DOT) was recognized as Tourism Organization of the Year by the CAPA Asia Pacific Aviation Awards for Excellence during a Gala Dinner held at Capella Singapore-Sentosa Island last 07 November. Specifically, DOT was awarded for being a tourism organization “that has positively impacted and inspired the tourism

Eighty-four students together with the members of the faculty from Far Eastern University (FEU) Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management paid a courtesy call on officials of the Philippine Embassy in Singapore on 7 November 2017. Aside from a courtesy visit to the Embassy, they had educational visits to various hospitality and restaurant institutions in

The second batch of Davao del Norte delegation to the ASEAN Integration Learning Exchange Caravan (AILEC) visited the Philippine Embassy in Singapore on 6 November 2017.  The delegation was headed by Hon. Alan R. Dujali, Vice Governor of Davao del Norte.  On 7 November 2017, the delegation had a meeting with officials from the Singapore

30 October 2017 – Three (3) talented fashion designers – Albert Andrada, Mimi Parrel Pimentel and Steffy de Mylo – were among those featured during the Asia Fashion Designers Showcase at Singapore Fashion Week (SGFW) last 27 October held at the National Gallery. Albert Andrada is known for designing the iconic blue gown of Pia