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Month: March 2024

ACM MANILA GALLEON INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE EXPLORES RICH LEGACY OF MARITIME TRADE

PRESS RELEASE PR-030-2024 25 March 2024, Singapore – A week ahead of the conclusion of the four-month Manila Galleon special exhibition at the Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) on 17 March 2024, the ACM hosted the Manila Galleon International Conference on 9-10 March 2024 to highlight the historical significance of the Manila-Acapulco Galleon trade. With a …

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EMBASSY HOLDS PRODUCTIVE WORKSHOP ON WEBSITE CONTENT MANAGEMENT

PRESS RELEASE PR-029-2024 (25 March 2024, Singapore) – Key personnel of the Philippine Embassy in Singapore successfully completed a two-day training workshop entitled “Introduction to WordPress: Web Content Management Essentials,” held on the 23rd of February and 22nd of March 2024. Designed to technically upskill participants and ensure the continuity of the Embassy’s website operations, …

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WAX FIGURE OF MISS UNIVERSE PIA WURTZBACH UNVEILED BY MADAME TUSSAUDS

PRESS RELEASE PR-028-2024 Photo: Madame Tussauds Singapore 23 March 2024, Singapore – The wax figure of 2015 Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach, one of the four Filipinas to clinch the prestigious title, is the latest addition to the Madame Tussauds attraction in Sentosa, Singapore. Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Medardo G. Macaraig, along with other Embassy officials …

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GIVE MOTHER EARTH A 60-MINUTE BREAK | EARTH HOUR 2024

In support of the worldwide campaign to help save Mother Earth,  the Philippine Embassy encourages everyone to participate in Earth Hour 2024 tomorrow, 23 March 2024, Saturday, from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm, by simply switching off lights. Earth  Hour  is  a  global  grassroots  movement  uniting  people  to  take  action  on environmental  issues.  This  event  …

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PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR ATTENDS ANNUAL DIPLOMATIC RECEPTION HOSTED BY SINGAPORE PRESIDENT THARMAN

PRESS RELEASE PR-026-2024 (Photo from FB of President Tharman) Philippine Ambassador Medardo G. Macaraig was honored to join fellow Ambassadors and Heads of Missions in Singapore at the President’s Annual Diplomatic Reception, the first to be hosted by Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, at The Istana on Wednesday, 20 March 2024.  Ambassador Macaraig and the other Ambassadors …

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PH AMBASSADOR ADDRESSES ASEAN AND EU AMBASSADORS AT LUNCHEON HOSTED BY EUROPEAN UNION AMBASSADOR

PRESS RELEASE PR-025-2024 (21 March 2024, Singapore) On 19 March 2024, Philippine Ambassador to Singapore, H.E. Medardo G. Macaraig, upon the invitation by the Ambassador of the European Union in Singapore, H.E. Iwonka Piórko, addressed his fellow Ambassadors and Heads of Missions of ASEAN and European Union Member States at the Shangri-la Rasa in Sentosa, …

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HEALTH SECRETARY HERBOSA VISITS SINGAPORE, DISCUSSES PHILIPPINES-SINGAPORE HEALTH COOPERATION

PRESS RELEASE PR-024-2024 (21 March 2024, Singapore) The Philippine Embassy in Singapore welcomed a delegation from the Department of Health (DOH), led by Secretary Teodoro Herbosa, who visited Singapore on 18-20 March 2024. While in Singapore, Secretary Herbosa met with his counterpart, Singapore Minister of Health Ong Ye Kung, to discuss health cooperation between the …

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2024 NATIONAL WOMEN’S MONTH PHOTO CONTEST

PR-023-2024 Calling all kababayans in Singapore!  The Philippine Embassy will give away free tickets to S.E.A. Aquarium Sentosa, Cloud Forest+Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay, Bird Paradise and Universal Studios Singapore, as part of the Embassy’s appreciation to seven (7) individuals with the winning entries in this year’s celebration of National Women’s Month (NWM).  …

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DFA STATEMENT ON REMARKS OF CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTRY SPOKESPERSON

Click here for the DFA Statement: https://tinyurl.com/24ppzefs 17 March 2024 – The 14 March 2024 statement of the spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry of China on the supposed historic rights and sweeping claims of China on the South China Sea is baseless and misleading. The Philippines has long had sovereignty and exercised administrative control over …

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THREE FILIPINO CHANGI AIRPORT PERSONNEL AWARDED BY CHANGI AIRPORT MANAGEMENT

PRESS RELEASE PR-022-2024 On 15 March 2204, Assistant Labor Attaché and Officer-in-Charge of the Migrant Workers Office (MWO)- Singapore, Atty. Eduard Ferrer, along with Welfare Officer Florencio Teves III, attended the Changi Extra Mile Award ceremony at the Changi Experience Studio, upon the invitation of Ms. Katrina Quitain, an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) serving as …

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PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR WELCOMES NEW KOREAN AMBASSADOR TO SINGAPORE

PRESS RELEASE PR-021-2024 (18 March 2024, Singapore) Philippine Ambassador to Singapore H.E. Medardo G. Macaraig received the new Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Singapore, H.E. Hong Jin-wook, in a courtesy call by the latter on 15 March 2024 at the Philippine Embassy. Both Ambassadors noted that the year 2024 marks a milestone year …

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THAI AMBASSADOR-DESIGNATE CALLS ON PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR

PRESS RELEASE PR-019-2024 (12 March 2024,  Singapore) Ambassador-designate of Thailand to Singapore, H.E. Ureerat Chareontoh, paid an introductory courtesy call on Philippine Ambassador Medardo G. Macaraig this morning, 12 March 2024,  at the latter’s residence. As both the Philippines and Thailand are founding members of ASEAN, both Ambassadors emphasized the importance of bilateral relations between …

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PH EMBASSY CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY, CALLS ON FILIPINO COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT PH ADVOCACY OF GENDER EQUALITY AND WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

PRESS RELEASE PR-018-2024 (11 March 2024, Singapore) – The Philippine Embassy in Singapore joins the global community in celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD). The celebration includes the launch of the Embassy’s National Women’s Month (NWM) Photobooth Corner and giving of NWM tokens to its female clients. The IWD, which is the highlight of the Philippine’s …

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AMB MACARAIG MEETS WITH NEW IISS-ASIA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

PRESS RELEASE PR-017-2024 On 6 March 2024, Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Medardo G. Macaraig met with Ms. Veerle Nouwens, the new Executive Director of the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) – Asia at the latter’s office. Ms. Nouwens plays a leading role in organizing the annual IISS Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia Pacific’s premier security and defense …

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PHILIPPINE TOURISM PROMOTIONS BOARD TO HOLD LOVE THE PHILIPPINES – BISITA, BE MY GUEST PROGRAM IN SINGAPORE

PRESS RELEASE PR-016-2024 Attention all Filipinos in Singapore! The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, the marketing arm of Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT), will hold the Love the Philippines- Bisita, Be My Guest (BBMG) Program Campaign in Singapore on Saturday, 23 March 2024 at the Hilton Singapore Orchard. The BBMG campaign aims to encourage Overseas …

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PHILIPPINE SENATOR ALAN CAYETANO VISITS SINGAPORE ANTI-SCAM CENTRE

PRESS RELEASE PR-015-2024 8 March 2024, Singapore. The Philippine Embassy in Singapore accompanied Senator Alan Peter S. Cayetano, Chairperson of the Philippine Senate Committee on Science and Technology, in his visit to the Anti-Scam Centre of the Singapore Police Force on 6 March 2024. The visit was an opportunity for the Philippine delegation to gain …

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NEW TIMOR-LESTE AMBASSADOR TO SINGAPORE H.E. ALEXANDRE TILMAN PAYS COURTESY CALL ON PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR

PRESS RELEASE PR-014-2024 8 March 2024, Singapore – Ambassador Medardo G. Macaraig welcomed the new Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste to Singapore, H.E. Alexandre Vital da Cruz Araujo Tilman during the latter’s courtesy call on 7 March 2024 at the former’s Official Residence. During the call, Ambassador Macaraig and Ambassador Tilman agreed to …

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PH Embassy Kicks-Off 2024 National Women’s Month Celebration with Purple Friday and #WecanbeEquALL Campaign

PRESS RELEASE PR-013-2024 04 March 2024, Singapore – The women and men of the Philippine Embassy in Singapore join the departments and agencies of the Philippine Government in observance of the 2024 National Women’s Month (NWM) which runs from 01 to 31 March 2024. This annual monthly celebration goes back to 1988 when former President …

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