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Month: October 2024

VIDEO PRIMER ON ONLINE / INTERNET VOTING FOR REGISTERED OVERSEAS VOTERS

EMBASSY ADVISORY | AD-045-2024 The Philippine Embassy in Singapore, in partnership with the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), presents an initial video primer on Online Voting for the 2025 Philippine National-level Elections. This informative video provides an outline of the online voting process, key dates, and a step-by-step guide for registered overseas voters to cast their …

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PH EMBASSY, FILCOM ORGS GATHER AT FOURTH UGNAYAN AND LAUNCH OF UP VINTA IN SINGAPORE

The Philippine Embassy in Singapore successfully held the fourth and final installment of this year’s UGNAYAN: Bagong Pilipinas Town Hall Meeting on Sunday, 27 October 2024. With over 50 Filipino community leaders and stakeholders in attendance and a live stream of the meeting on the Embassy’s Facebook page, the event marked another milestone in Post’s efforts to involve Filipinos in Singapore in programs and initiatives that support their growth and empowerment.

PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD DELEGATION STRENGTHENS TIES IN SINGAPORE THROUGH STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENTS

Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Medardo G. Macaraig, together with Colonel Egberto O. Dacoscos, PA (GSC), Defense and Armed Forces Attache, warmly welcomed a delegation from the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), in a courtesy call on 24 October 2024 at the Philippine Embassy in Singapore. The delegation, led by Commodore Joel M. Simo-ag, PN, visited Singapore from 20 to 25 October 2024 as part of the Coast Guard Officer Senior Executive Course (CGOSEC) Class 03-2024 Foreign Academic Travel. This visit underlined the commitment of both the Philippines and Singapore to fostering stronger maritime ties and advancing shared goals in maritime safety and regional stability.

DISCOVER THE WONDERS OF THE PHILIPPINES AT ITB ASIA 2024

The Philippines is set to captivate international markets at ITB Asia 2024, Asia’s leading travel trade show, taking place from 23 to 25 October 2025 at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore.

Come and join us! Visit the Philippine booth at ITB Asia to discover the beauty of the Philippines – where your next adventure begins!

FILIPINO GAME DEVELOPERS SHINE AT GAMESCOM ASIA 2024, SHOWCASE FILIPINO TALENT AND INNOVATION

PRESS RELEASE | PR-126-2024 22 October 2024, Singapore – Filipino game developers and companies took center stage at the Philippine Pavilion during Gamescom Asia 2024, held from 17 to 20 October 2024 at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. Organized by the Game Developers Association of the Philippines (GDAP) in collaboration with the Philippine …

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US, JAPAN AND THE PHILIPPINES HOLD INAUGURAL TRILATERAL CYBER AND DIGITAL DIALOGUE IN SINGAPORE

A Philippine delegation comprising officials from the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), National Security Council (NSC) and National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), attended the United States-Japan-Philippines Trilateral Cyber and Digital Dialogue on 18 October 2024 at the US Embassy in Singapore. The said Dialogue was held on the sidelines of the 9th Singapore International Cyber Week.

DBM SECRETARY PROMOTES EMPOWERMENT OF MUSLIM COMMUNITIES AT 2024 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON COMMUNITIES OF SUCCESS

Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) participated in the International Conference on Communities of Success (ICCOS) 2024 in Singapore on 14-15 October 2024, upon the invitation of Singapore Minister for Social and Family Development and Second Minister for Health, Mr. Masagos Zulkifli.

Secretary Pagandaman was the sole representative of the Philippine government and the only female among the global leaders at the Conference.

The Conference gathered Muslim minority groups and global leaders to showcase how current and future community leaders can nurture, empower and build trust in their respective communities.

PHILIPPINES WINS BEST DIVE DESTINATION IN ASIA PACIFIC AT TRAVEL WEEKLY ASIA READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS 2024

For the second year in a row, the Philippines was once again recognized as the Best Dive Destination (Asia Pacific) during Travel Weekly Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2024. Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Medardo G. Macaraig received the award, on behalf of the Philippine Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), at the ceremony held in Conrad Singapore Orchard Hotel on 15 October 2024.

SINGAPORE GALLERY FEATURES TALES ON BAGUIO AND CORDILLERAN ART SCENE THROUGH EXHIBITION, BOOK, AND FILM

PRESS RELEASE | PR-122-2024 16 October 2024, Singapore – In a stirring celebration of heritage, creativity, and shared stories, the Philippine Embassy in Singapore proudly joined the opening of Tiw-Tiwong: Tales & Turns in the Art of Baguio and the Cordilleras at Gajah Gallery on 11 October 2024. Co-curated by Singapore’s Joyce Toh and Baguio-born …

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PHILIPPINES PARTICIPATES IN 9TH SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL CYBER WEEK

PRESS RELEASE | PR-121-2024 SINGAPORE, 15 October 2024 – The Philippines, led by Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Ivan John E. Uy, attends the Opening of the 9th Singapore International Cyberweek (SICW) taking place from 15 to 17 October 2024 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center. Secretary Uy delivered the opening remarks …

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PH EMBASSY WELCOMES NEW HEADS OF ATTACHED AGENCIES

The Philippine Embassy in Singapore welcomed the arrival of two (2) new Heads of its attached agencies, namely, the Migrant Workers Office (MWO)-Singapore, and the Office of the Defense and Armed Forces Attaché (ODAFA)-Singapore. MWO’s new Labor Attaché (Labatt), Ms. Haney Lynn G. Siclot, assumed her role as the Head of MWO-Singapore on 30 September 2024. Labatt Siclot replaced former Labor Attaché Margarita Eugenia F. Victorino, whose tour of duty in Singapore concluded last January 2023. The Embassy also welcomed Col. Egberto O. Dacoscos PA (GSC) as the new Philippine Defense and Armed Forces Attaché (DAFA) in Singapore, replacing Capt. Sherwin E. Respeto PN (GSC), who ended his three-year tour of duty in Singapore on 30 September 2024.

Philippines, Singapore Convene 7th Defense Policy Dialogue

September 19, 2024 (Singapore) – Department of National Defense (DND) Assistant Secretary for Strategic Assessments and International Affairs, Marita I Yoro, CESO III met with her Singaporean counterpart, Brigadier General Frederick Choo, Deputy Secretary (Policy), for the convening of the 7th Defense Policy Dialogue (DPD). The DPD serves as a working-level bilateral dialogue platform that …

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DFA Statement on Iranian Missile Barrage on Israel

MANILA 04 October 2024 – The Philippines expresses grave concern over the increasing tensions in the Middle East region. We urge all parties to refrain from escalating the violence and to work towards a peaceful resolution of the conflict. We emphasize the need to adhere to international humanitarian law, especially the principles of proportionality and …

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DFA Statement on the Israeli Ground Operation in Lebanon

MANILA 04 October 2024 – The Philippines expresses grave concern over the increasing tensions in the Middle East region marked by Israeli ground operations in Lebanon. We urge all parties to refrain from escalating the violence and to work towards a peaceful resolution of the conflict. We emphasize the need to adhere to international humanitarian …

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EMBASSY CONCLUDES OVERSEAS VOTER REGISTRATION FOR 2025 ELECTIONS

The Philippine Embassy in Singapore successfully concluded on 30 September 2024 its 22-month long Overseas Voter (OV) registration for the 2025 national elections. A total of 7,199 Filipinos in the city-state applied for registration, certification, transfer and reactivation of their voter’s record during the period. The nearly two-year registration exercise, which began on 12 December 2022, aimed to provide qualified overseas Filipinos the opportunity to exercise their right to vote in the national elections.

HFSE STUDENTS IN SINGAPORE JOIN IN MANA MO’S CALL FOR RESPONSIBLE USE OF MARINE RESOURCES AND PROTECTION OF MARINE BIODIVERSITY

Primary and secondary students of Filipino-run school in Singapore, HFSE International School, joined the Philippines’ observance of the Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month (MANA Mo) this September.

In conjunction with the school’s annual Science Week, and in support of the Philippine Embassy’s call to support the MANA Mo campaign, the HFSE International School hosted a series of activities to raise their students’ awareness on the importance of marine conservation and protection.

REMINDER AGAINST THIRD-COUNTRY RECRUITMENT SCHEMES

The Philippine Embassy continues to receive disturbing allegations of illegal recruitment emanating from Singapore for work in other countries.

In this regard, the Philippine Embassy reiterates its reminder to our kababayans in Singapore to exercise extreme caution when encountering advertisements, whether through online platforms (Facebook, WhatsApp) or by word of mouth, which promise higher-paying jobs in another country.

Under this scheme, recruiters target Overseas Filipino Workers already deployed in their destination countries, including Singapore, with employment opportunities in Canada, Poland, Germany, Malta, Mongolia, and other countries.

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