Month: March 2026

PRESS RELEASE | PR-092-2026 SINGAPORE, 31 March 2026 – Lubos na nagpapasalamat ang Embahada sa mga kababayan sa Singapore sa pakikilahok sa “Special Overseas Voter (OV) Priority Lane Para sa mga Kababaihan” nitong buwan ng Marso bilang pakikiisa sa 2026 National Women’s Month at bahagi ng serbisyo para sa mga kababaihan, na handog ng Embahada …

Embassy Concludes Special Overseas Voter Priority Lane Para sa mga Kababaihan Read More »

PRESS RELEASE | PR-088-2026 The Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) held its Open Day today, 27 March 2026, at the ASEF Headquarters in Singapore.   The Philippine Embassy team, led by Charge d’ Affaires Joyleen E. Santos, joined the interactive learning activities, explored booths of participating ASEF member-countries, and engaged in meaningful conversations with ASEF Executive Director …

Embassy Engages with Asian and European Participants at ASEF Open Day 2026 Read More »

PRESS RELEASE | PR-091-2026 SINGAPORE, 30 March 2026 – To conclude its observance of the 2026 National Women’s Month, and in observance of the Women’s Disability Day today, the Philippine Embassy in Singapore highlights the gender-responsive and inclusive features of its new chancery, underscoring its commitment to providing safe, accessible, and dignified spaces for all …

Philippine Embassy in Singapore Spotlights Gender-Responsive and Inclusive Facilities for National Women’s Month Read More »

In commemoration of Earth Hour 2026 on Saturday, 28 March 2026,  the Philippine Embassy in Singapore encourages everyone to turn off their lights from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM,  in solidarity with the international observance of this global initiative. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Earth Hour since it was first held in 2007 …

Earth Hour 2026 Read More »

PRESS RELEASE | PR-084-2026 SINGAPORE, 26 March 2026 – Justice Amy C. Lazaro-Javier, the 182nd Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines, delivered the 2026 Jones Day–CALS Professorial Lecture on the Rule of Law at the National University of Singapore (NUS) yesterday, 25 March 2026. In her lecture, “Safeguarding Judicial Independence: Strengthening the …

Philippine Supreme Court Champions Innovation and Inclusive Justice at NUS Lecture Read More »

SINGAPORE, 24 March 2026- Philippine Ambassador to Singapore H.E. Medardo G. Macaraig received a courtesy call from the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Singapore, H.E. Abdulaziz Bin Ahmed Al-Malki Al Jehani, at the Philippine Embassy today, 24 March 2026. Ambassador Abdulaziz assumed his post in January 2026 following the presentation of his credentials …

New Qatari Ambassador Pays Courtesy Call on PH Ambassador Read More »

PRESS RELEASE | PR-081-2026 Photo credit: Ms. Lea Salonga SINGAPORE, 23 March 2026 – The Philippine Embassy in Singapore joined the Filipino community, alongside Singaporean and international audiences, in celebrating the phenomenal success of Lea Salonga – Stage, Screen & Everything in Between, staged at  the Esplanade Theatres on the Bay from 20 to 22 …

Lea Salonga Returns to Singapore with Four Sold-Out Shows Read More »

PRESS RELEASE | PR-080-2026 23 March 2026, Singapore – Around sixty (65) leaders of the Filipino Community in Singapore gathered at the new Philippine Chancery for this year’s first Ugnayan: Bagong Pilipinas Town Hall Meeting on Friday, 20 March 2026, organized by the Philippine Embassy in Singapore. The meeting marked the first Ugnayan held at the …

Filcom Leaders Gather at New Chancery for First Friday Ugnayan Townhall Meeting Read More »

PRESS RELEASE | PR-079-2026   SINGAPORE, 23 March 2026 – The Philippine Embassy launched on Friday the first edition of its 2026 OFW Handbook – a digital guide for newly-arrived overseas Filipinos in Singapore.    The handbook contains practical information about Singapore, an overview of the consular and labor services that kababayans may avail of …

Empowering Filipinos in Singapore: PH Embassy Launches 2026 OFW Digital Handbook Read More »

PRESS RELEASE | PR-076-2026 Today marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting also known as Hari Raya Puasa. The Philippine Embassy in Singapore wishes our brothers and sisters of Muslim faith with good health, peace, joy and bountiful blessings for this joyous celebration of Eid! May this Eid al-Fitr or Hari …

Hari Raya Puasa Greetings from the Philippine Embassy Read More »

PRESS RELEASE | PR-077-2026 SINGAPORE, 20 March 2026 – The Philippine Embassy in Singapore is pleased to announce the winners of its 2026 National Women’s Month Photo Contest “Babaylan 2.0: Larawan ng Babaeng Namumuno” held from 3 to 16 March 2026:   Ms. April B. Fernandez; and  Ms. Bobette M. Oguis.   The above winners …

Winners of Babaylan 2.0 Larawan ng Babaeng Namumuno Photo Contest Read More »

PRESS RELEASE | PR-073-2026 SINGAPORE, 16 March 2026 – The Philippine Embassy in Singapore, in line with its continuing commitment to assist Filipinos overseas who are in distress, extended assistance to repatriates from Tehran, Iran as they transited through Singapore on their way back to the Philippines. This effort was carried out in coordination with …

PH Embassy Ensures Safe Transit of Second Batch of Overseas Filipinos From Iran Read More »

MANILA 16 March 2026 – In response to the Chinese Embassy’s erroneous and misleading statement issued on Saturday, 14 March 2026, the Department of Foreign Affairs firmly underscores the Philippines’ indivisible, incontrovertible and longstanding sovereignty over Bajo de Masinloc and the Kalayaan Island Group. The historical and legal foundations of Philippine sovereignty over Bajo de …

Statement of the DFA Spokesperson for Maritime Affairs on Sovereignty of the Philippines over Bajo De Masinloc Read More »

The Philippine Embassy in Singapore, through its Sentro Rizal, hosted a book talk by Dr. Gene Segarra Navera entitled Beauty Spectacle: Pageants, Fan Culture, and the Filipino Adoration for Queens on 13 March 2026, at the newly relaunched Sentro-Rizal Singapore at 20 Nassim Road. The event formed part of the Embassy’s National Women’s Month (NWM) activity series under the theme “WE for Gender Equality and Inclusive Society” and the call to “Lead like the Babaylans, Filipinas!”.

PHOTO RELEASE | PR-072-2026 Our friendship and bond with Singapore and other ASEAN brothers and sisters run deep.  We remain committed to strengthening Philippines-Singapore bilateral relations as well as our regional and multilateral engagements. On Friday, 13 March, Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Medardo G. Macaraig attended the Annual Diplomatic Reception hosted by Singapore President Tharman …

Amb Macaraig Attends 2026 Diplomatic Reception Hosted by Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam Read More »

On 13 March 2026, the Philippines, as ASEAN Chair, convened a virtual Special ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on the Situation in the Middle East to exchange views on the evolving situation in the region and to address its implications for ASEAN. The Meeting was attended by the Foreign Ministers of Singapore, Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Thailand, and Vietnam, as well as the SOM or Senior Official Leaders of Cambodia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Timor-Leste.

1. The ASEAN Foreign Ministers convened a Special Meeting on 13 March 2026, via videoconference, to exchange views on the evolving situation in the Middle East and to address its implications for ASEAN. 2. The Meeting expressed serious concern over the escalation of conflict in the Middle East following the attacks initiated by Israel and …

ASEAN Chair’s Statement on the Outcomes of the Special Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on the Situation in the Middle East Read More »

-The Philippine Embassy in Singapore joined the Filipino Community at the concert of OPM Band Cup of Joe with guest performer Ms. Yeng Constantino on Sunday, 8 March 2026.

Cup of Joe is a Filipino pop rock band from Baguio, formed in 2018, known for hits like “Tingin” and “Multo”. They’ve quickly risen as one of the most streamed and in-demand bands in the Philippines.

PRESS RELEASE | PR-063-2026 SINGAPORE, 13 March 2026 – The Philippine Embassy assisted 24 overseas Filipino repatriates from Jeddah who are transiting in Singapore on their way  home to the Philippines.  Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Medardo G. Macaraig personally welcomed the group, composed of nine (9) male and fifteen (15) female overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), …

24 Filipino Repatriates Arrive in Singapore-Chartered Flight From Saudi Arabia Read More »

Calling all Filipino Migrant Workers! The National Museum of Singapore  is offering an additional day of free admission for Migrant Workers to its galleries on 15 March 2026. This is in addition to Free Admission to museums every last Sunday of the month until September 2026.  The Embassy invites kababayans to visit National Museum’s SG60 …

March Holidays Family Fun at National Museum Singapore Read More »

PR-060-2026 The National Museum of Singapore is offering FREE workshops to 13 pair slots for migrant domestic workers (MDWs) to a hands-on flower-making workshop entitled “Blooms of Home: A National Flowers Crafting Workshop:   🗓️Date: Sunday, 15 March 2026 🕑Time: 2:00 PM – 4:15 PM 📍Venue:The Salon, Level 1, Recommended for pairs of migrant domestic …

Blooms of Home: A National Flowers Crafting Workshop Read More »

PRESS RELEASE | PR-058-2026 SINGAPORE, 10 March 2026 – Philippine Ambassador to Singapore, H.E. Medardo G. Macaraig, received a courtesy call from the new Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Singapore, H.E. Dr. Hotmangaradja Pandjaitan, at the Philippine Embassy today, 10 March 2026. Ambassador Pandjaitan assumed his duties as the Ambassador of the Republic …

NEW INDONESIAN AMBASSADOR PAYS COURTESY CALL ON PH AMBASSADOR Read More »

PRESS RELEASE | PR-057-2026 10 March 2026, Singapore – The Department of Transportation (DOTr), in collaboration with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB), supported by Infrastructure Asia, is hosting a market sounding session in Singapore from 09 to 11 March 2026 to present two key DOTr projects:  the Philippine …

Philippines Invites Partners at Singapore Market Sounding for Fare Collection Projects Read More »

PRESS RELEASE | PR-056-2026 Ahead of our Philippine Food Month celebration this April, Red House Seafood @ Grand Copthorne teams up with the Philippine Embassy to welcome back Ms. Dedet dela Fuente a.k.a. Lechon Diva (Pepita’s Kitchen), renowned Filipino culinary icon famous for her whole-roast stuffed lechon and Filipino Degustacions. For a limited time, she …

Invitation to Cross-Cultural Filipino Dining Featuring Red House Seafood x Lechon Diva Read More »

PRESS RELEASE | PR-055-2026 05 March 2026, Singapore – Philippine government agencies demonstrated strong representation at the GovInsider Festival of Innovation 2026, held on 3–4 March 2026 in Singapore, with several Philippine public sector leaders and agencies receiving awards, special recognitions, and finalist placements for their innovative initiatives and digital transformation efforts. GovInsider’s Festival of …

Philippine Agencies Recognized at GovInsider’s Festival of Innovation 2026 Read More »

PRESS RELEASE | PR-054-2026 MAKATI CITY, 5 March 2026 — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian and Singapore Social and Family Development Minister Masagos Zulkifli signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on cooperation in the field of social sector development. The signing, held on Wednesday, 4 March 2026 at The …

Philippines and Singapore Strengthen Cooperation on Social Development Read More »

MANILA 04 March 2026 – Members of the DFA Press Corps, A pleasant day to all of you. Let me begin by making a rejoinder to recent statements that question the Philippines’ incontrovertible and indivisible sovereignty over Bajo de Masinloc. Bajo de Masinloc, then known as “Panacot”, was portrayed by the Murillo Velarde map published …

Statement of the DFA Spokesperson on Maritime Affairs Read More »

PRESS RELEASE | PR-051-2026 In celebration of National Women’s Month (NWM) 2026, the Philippine Embassy in Singapore invites all Filipino women and girls in Singapore to join our photo contest inspired by the 2026 NWM subtheme – “Lead Like Babaylans, Filipinas!” The theme pays tribute to the babaylans – the pre-colonial spiritual leaders, healers, and …

National Women’s Month Photo Contest “Babaylan 2.0: Larawan ng Babaeng Namumuno” Read More »

he Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) continues to coordinate closely with Philippine Foreign Service Posts in the region and has actively monitored the situation over the past 72 hours to ascertain the status of Filipinos in their respective jurisdictions. Our Posts remain on the ground and vigilant. The crisis alert levels for concerned countries in …

DFA Statement on Crisis Alert Levels in the Middle East Read More »

PRESS RELEASE | PR-050-2026 SINGAPORE, 02 March 2026 – The Embassy of the Philippines in Singapore formally kicked off the 2026 National Women’s Month Celebration during its first Monday flag-raising ceremony, aligning with the nationwide observance led by the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW). The ceremony, facilitated by an all-women Embassy team, was led by …

PH Embassy Kicks Off 2026 Women’s Month Celebration at Flag Raising Ceremony, Highlights Women’s Leadership Read More »

PRESS RELEASE | PR-049-2026 SINGAPORE, 2 March 2026– The Philippine Embassy in Singapore, led by Ambassador Medardo G. Macaraig, participated in the Second Asia-Europe Friendship Walk, held under the theme: “Bridging Asia and Europe in the AI Age.” The second iteration of the Asia-Europe Friendship Walk celebrates two significant milestones – Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Day …

Philippines Joins Second Asia-Europe Friendship Walk Read More »

PRESS RELEASE  | PR-048-2026 SINGAPORE, 2 March 2026 –  The Philippine Embassy in Singapore successfully launched its first Extended Friday Consular and Labor Services Program on 27 February 2026.  Every last Friday of the month this year, the extended service hours until 8:30 PM intends to better accommodate Filipinos who are unable to visit the …

Filipinos in Singapore Welcome Embassy’s First Extended Friday Consular and Labor Services Read More »

PRESS RELEASE | PR-047-2026 Singapore, 2 March 2026 — The Philippines, through the Lapu Lapu City (LLC) Tourism Performing Arts, proudly participated in the Chingay Parade 2026 held on 27 and 28 February 2026 at the F1 Pit Building in Singapore. Originating from Singapore’s tradition of celebrating multiculturalism through elaborate performances and colourful floats, Chingay …

Philippines Participates at Chingay Parade 2026, Showcaes Culture and ASEAN Unity Read More »

The Philippine Embassy in Singapore joins the National Women’s Month Celebration (NWMC) this March 2026, under the theme “WE for Gender Equality and Inclusive Society” and the call to “Lead like the Babaylans, Filipinas!”.

This year’s observance honors the leadership and contributions of Filipino women as champions of governance, peace, security, and economic development in the Philippines and across ASEAN. Inspired by our pre-colonial spiritual leaders, the Babaylans, the celebration highlights pathways to transformative leadership, promotes gender-responsive programs and policies, and strengthens collaboration and accountability across all sectors.

Together, let us celebrate Filipinas who lead with wisdom, courage, and vision.