Month: September 2025

In line with the Philippine government’s mandate to promote the country’s creative economy, the Philippine Embassy in Singapore, in partnership with the Philippine Trade and Investment Council (PTIC) Singapore, the Department of Trade and Industry’s Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (DTI-CITEM) and DLM Eventive, hosted “Creative Philippines: Artists Networking Mixer” on 28 September 2025 at Octapas, a restaurant and Embassy Food Trek partner located in Clarke Quay, Singapore. The event was held in conjunction with Music Matters Live 2025 and marked the observance of Creative Industries Month.

PRESS RELEASE | PR-244-2025   The Philippine Embassy in Singapore joins the celebration of World Tourism Day this 27 September with the theme “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation”. With over 7,000 islands, the Philippines is not only blessed with diverse beauty, vibrant natural wonders and stunning landscapes, but it also offers unique cultural and gastronomical experiences …

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SINGAPORE, 26 September 2025 – The Philippine Embassy in Singapore warmly welcomed Ace, Max, Alpha, Joker, J , and Jason of the six-member Philippine-pop group 1ST ONE (@1stoneofficialph) ahead of their Music Matters Live performance at Clark Quay in Singapore this Saturday, 27 September 2025   Through its Sentro Rizal Singapore, the Embassy organized a …

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PRESS RELEASE | PR-242-2025 MANILA 25 September 2025 – On this World Maritime Day, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) of the Republic of the Philippines embraces the future of our oceans and supports the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) global theme “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity.” The Philippines reaffirms its commitment to World Maritime …

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Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro formally deposited on 23 September 2025 the Philippines’ instrument of ratification to the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement), also known as the High Seas Treaty, at the Treaty Event held during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High Level Week in New York City.

PR-240-2025 Celebrate Philippine Creative Industries Month in Singapore as Filipino talents join this year’s Music Matters Live! Catch the performances of rising P-Pop Group 1st.One, Filipino artists James Reid, Costa Cashman, Jolianne, Mikey Bustos, Fern., and Fil-Norwegian HILLARI taking the stage among 40+ emerging artists from 17 18 countries. 📅 September 26–28 & October 1, …

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PRESS RELEASE | PR-239-2025 (Singapore, 23 September 2025) H.E. Dr. Sergey Pavlovich Ganzha, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Singapore, paid a courtesy call on Ambassador Medardo G. Macaraig this morning at the Philippine Embassy. During the call, Ambassador Macaraig conveyed his intent to build on the warm rapport established with the former Russian Ambassador …

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PR-038-2025 Sentro Rizal Singapore invites you to a special cultural collaboration with the Asian Institute of Journalism and Communication (AIJC) featuring P-pop group 1st.One! Join us for “Mapping the Story of the Filipino through P-Pop,” an inspiring event celebrating Filipino creativity, heritage, and history. 📅 Date: Friday, 26 September 2025 🕓 Time: 5:00 p.m. – …

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PRESS RELEASE | PR-237-2025 SINGAPORE, 19 September 2025 – Officials of the DFA-Maritime and Ocean Affairs Office (MOAO), led by Deputy Assistant Secretary Emmanuel Donato K. Guzman joined Philippine Ambassador Medardo Macaraig for the unveiling of the 1734 Murillo Velarde Map at the Official Residence on 18 September 2025. The 1734 Murillo Velarde Map, also …

DFA-MARITIME AND OCEAN AFFAIRS OFFICIALS JOIN UNVEILING OF MURILLO MAP AT OFFICIAL RESIDENCE Read More »

PRESS RELEASE | PR-233-2025 Singapore, 15 September 2025 – Senator Loren Legarda successfully concluded her Lee Kuan Yew Exchange Fellowship (LKYEF) in Singapore, from 11 to 13 September 2025. Senator Legarda has been conferred the distinction of 83rd Lee Kuan Yew Exchange Fellow, becoming the fifth Filipino to receive the honor since the Fellowship was …

SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA UNDERTAKES LEE KUAN YEW EXCHANGE FELLOWSHIP IN SINGAPORE Read More »

PRESS RELEASE | PR-232-2025 SINGAPORE, 11 September 2025 – Senator Loren Legarda gave a public lecture titled, “Environmental Governance in the Philippines: Redefining Development and Sustainability in the Age of Climate Change”, jointly organized by the Philippine Studies Programme and the Climate Change in Southeast Asia Programme of the ISEAS–Yusof Ishak Institute. A long-standing advocate for …

SENATOR LEGARDA DELIVERS ISEAS LECTURE ON ENVIRONMENT, CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABILITY Read More »

PRESS RELEASE | PR-231-2025 SINGAPORE, 10 September 2025 – Filipino students from the National University of Singapore (NUS) Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP) paid a courtesy call on Philippine Ambassador to Singapore, H.E. Medardo G. Macaraig, at the Embassy of the Philippines on 09 September 2025. During the visit, the students shared …

FILIPINO STUDENTS FROM NUS LEE KUAN YEW SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY PAY COURTESY CALL ON PH AMBASSADOR Read More »

PRESS RELEASE | PR-230-2025 SINGAPORE , 10 September 2025 – The Philippine Embassy invites kababayans to support the  five-member Philippine national team to the Toyota World Para Swimming Championships which will be held in Singapore from 21 to 27 September 2025. The event is organized by the Singapore Disability Sports Council (SDSC) and will take …

FIVE FILIPINO PARA SWIMMERS TO COMPETE IN WORLD PARA SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS IN SINGAPORE Read More »

PRESS RELEASE | PR-228-2025 🗓️Mark your calendars! The Department of Foreign Affairs and the Philippine Embassy in Singapore invites you to the hybrid seminar jointly organized by the Philippine Studies Programme and the Climate Change in Southeast Asia Programme of the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute Singapore featuring Senator Loren Legarda. ℹ️: Senator Loren Legarda on Environmental …

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EMBASSY ADVISORY | AD-057-2025 Step in the world of diplomacy. Be part of the Philippine foreign service corps! Take the #DiplomatChallenge  Mark your calendars!The 2026 Foreign Service Officers (FSO) Examination – Qualifying Exam is scheduled on Sunday, 25 January 2026 Interested applicants may submit their applications at the Philippine Embassy in Singapore beginning Monday, 15 …

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The Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Estonia to Singapore, H.E. Veikko Kala, paid a courtesy call on Philippine Ambassador to Singapore, H.E. Medardo G. Macaraig, at the Embassy of the Philippines.

The two envoys exchanged views on regional and international developments and reaffirmed the importance of upholding a rules-based international order. They noted that such principles are indispensable in safeguarding the interests of small and medium-sized states, including the Philippines and Estonia.

PRESS RELEASE | PR-226-2025 Singapore, 04 September 2025 – The Philippine Embassy in Singapore joined the member-exclusive event of Singapore Island Country Club (SICC) entitled “Around the World Golf & Gourmet Adventure” on 30 August 2025, its signature annual event celebrating global cultures through culinary delights and premium golf experiences.   The SICC is one …

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The Philippine Embassy in Singapore congratulates the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) for being conferred with the Friend of Singapore Red Cross Award (FSRCA) during the Awarding Ceremony held this afternoon at the HomeTeamNS Khatib Ballroom, Singapore.

The prestigious award was presented by Guest-of-Honor and Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Patron of the Singapore Red Cross, and was received by Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Medardo G. Macaraig, on behalf of the PRC.

PRESS RELEASE | PR-224-2025 SINGAPORE, 3 September 2025 – The Philippine Embassy joined other ASEAN diplomatic missions, the Filipino Community in Singapore,  and other participants, volunteers and sponsors, for the inaugural ASEAN U.N.I.T.E. picnic and clean-up activity organized by the Public Hygiene Council (PHC) of Singapore on 31 August 2025. This meaningful activity was held …

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EMBASSY ADVISORY | AD-055-2025 In line with the Philippine Embassy’s commitment to enhancing public service delivery, the Embassy’s Consular and Labor Sections will implement extended operating hours effective 1 September 2025. Services will be available according to the following schedule: Monday – Friday (except public holidays) Sunday Services  1-30 September 2025 8:30 AM – 5:00 …

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MANILA 01 September 2025 – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) joins the nation in celebrating Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month, or MANAMo, 2025. As Filipinos, we take pride in our maritime and archipelagic identity, recognizing the deep ties we have to our ocean and seas.  MANAMo, commemorated in September of every year under …

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EMBASSY ADVISORY | AD-054-2025 Further to AD-053-2025 dated 28 August 2025, the Philippine Embassy informs kababayans in Singapore and Filipino travellers to Singapore that beginning Monday, 1 September 2025, individuals caught possessing, using or purchasing e-vaporizers will face higher penalties and recalcitrant  users may be required to undergo rehabilitation. Etomidate and its analogues will be …

ENHANCED PENALTIES FOR VAPING IN SINGAPORE EFFECTIVE 1 SEPTEMBER 2025 Read More »

PRESS RELEASE | PR-221-2025 SINGAPORE, 1 September 2025 – The Philippine Embassy joins the nation in the observance of the Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month (MANA Mo) this September, pursuant to Presidential Proclamation 316, signed on 14 September 2017. To mark the start of the month-long commemoration of Mana Mo 2025, personnel of the …

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