Month: May 2026

Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines Gen. Romeo S. Brawner Jr. joined the Simultaneous Special Session on Building Defense-Industrial Resilience on 30 May 2026 as one of the panel speakers together with Germany’s Chief of Defense General Carsten Breuer, India’s Defense Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh; Poland’s Deputy Defense Minister Paweł Zalewski; and Canada’s Senior Associate Deputy Minister for National Defense Kevin Brosseau.

Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the Republic of Singapore Medardo G. Macaraig received Mr. Edgar Doerig, Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of the Embassy of Switzerland in Singapore and Ambassador-designate of the Swiss Confederation to the Philippines, during a courtesy call at the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Singapore on 28 May 2026.

The Philippine Embassy in Singapore joins the observance of National Flag Days from 28 May to 12 June 2026, in accordance with Executive Order No. 179 and Republic Act No. 8491, or the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines.

PRESS RELEASE | PR-163-2026 SINGAPORE, 26 May 2026 – Philippine Ambassador to Singapore H.E. Medardo G. Macaraig received the new Australian High Commissioner to Singapore, Ms. Robyn Mudie, in a courtesy call on Friday, 22 May 2026, during which both sides reaffirmed the longstanding and strategic relations between the Philippines and Australia. Ambassador Macaraig and …

Philippine and Australian Heads of Mission Affirm Partnership During Courtesy Call Read More »

IN PHOTOS | PR-158-2026 (Left photo) DOH Secretary Teodoro Herbosa and NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health Dean, Prof Teo Yik Ying (photo: Singapore Embassy in Manila)  On 6 May 2026, the Philippine Department of Health (DOH) and National University of Singapore formalized a landmark partnership, the first collaboration between DOH Philippines and …

DOH and National University of Singapore Forge Alliance to Develop Effective Health Policies and Programs Read More »

PRESS RELEASE | PR-157-2026 18 May 2026, Singapore – The Philippine Embassy in Singapore, in partnership with The Orchard Hotel Singapore, launched the 2026 edition of “Manila Meets Madrid” at The Orchard Café on 18 May 2026, in celebration of the 57th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Singapore, and …

Philippine Embassy in Singapore Celebrates 57 years of PH-SG Relations and Heritage Month through “Manila Meets Madrid” Luncheon Read More »

PRESS RELEASE | PR-156-2026 SINGAPORE, 17 May 2026 – The Filipino community in Singapore gathered in the early morning of Sunday, 17 May 2026 for PAL Run 2026 powered by the Business Network Group (BNG), held at Arena Park outside the OCBC Arena in Singapore.  Organized by the BNG, a network of Filipino and Filipino-run …

Filipino Community in Singapore Celebrates Wellness and Solidarity at PAL Run 2026 Read More »

PRESS RELEASE | PR-154-2026 Today marks 57 years of Philippines-Singapore diplomatic relations.  As neighbors and fellow founding members of ASEAN, We share common goals, visions and aspirations for a peaceful, stable, secure and prosperous region, guided by the principles of international law and respect for the rule of law. The Philippines, as the 2026 Chair …

57th Anniversary of the Establishment of Philippines-Singapore Diplomatic Ties Read More »

PR-151-2026 The Philippine Embassy in Singapore invites cultural institutions, festival programmers, production agencies, presenters, touring networks and performing arts stakeholders to participate in the Manila International Performing Arts Market (MIPAM) 2026, to be held from 11 to 13 September 2026 at the Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez (CCP Black Box Theater) in Pasay City, Philippines. With the …

MIPAM 2026: PHILIPPINES TO CONVENE GLOBAL LEADERS IN THE PERFORMING ARTS INDUSTRY Read More »

PRESS RELEASE | PR-150-2026 Following the First and Second Special ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meetings held virtually on 13 March and 13 April 2026, Secretary of Foreign Affairs Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro and Secretary of Trade and Industry Ma. Cristina A. Roque, in their respective capacities as Chairs of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and …

PHILIPPINES CONVENES JOINT ASEAN FOREIGN AND ECONOMIC MINISTERS MEETING Read More »

PRESS RELEASE | PR-149-2026 CEBU, PHILIPPINES, 7 May 2026 – Ahead of the 48th ASEAN Summit today, the ASEAN Foreign Ministers convened in Cebu on 7 May 2026 for a high-level meeting chaired by Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro, in her capacity as the 2026 ASEAN Chair. During the meeting, the Ministers …

ASEAN FOREIGN MINISTERS AFFIRM REGIONAL UNITY AHEAD OF 48TH ASEAN SUMMIT Read More »

PRESS RELEASE | PR-147-2026 SINGAPORE, 6 May 2026 – The Philippine Embassy in Singapore welcomes Mr. Marc Angelo A.S. Punsalang, Chief of Mission II, as the newly-seconded official of the Philippines to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Secretariat based in Singapore, where he will serve as Program Director. Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Medardo G. Macaraig, …

Embassy Welcomes Philippine Official to APEC Secretariat and New Second Secretary to Embassy Team Read More »

PRESS RELEASE | PR-145-2026 This National Heritage Month (May), step inside a piece of our home — right here in Singapore.  The Philippine Embassy warmly invites the Filipino community to take part in its “Tuloy Po Kayo!” Chancery Tour, a guided experience that brings together Philippine history, art, and identity within the Embassy’s newly reconstructed …

Tuloy Po Kayo: Rediscover Filipino Heritage at the Chancery This May Read More »

PRESS RELEASE | PR-144-2026 As we mark the 128th Anniversary of the Declaration of Philippine Independence this year, the Philippine Embassy shares the invitation for Fiestang Pinoy 2026,  a vibrant showcase of Filipino culture, heritage, and talents, organized by the Filipino community in Singapore. Below are the details:   📍 Suntec Singapore, Hall 406   📅 …

2026 Fiestang Pinoy in Singapore! Read More »

PRESS RELEASE | PR-143-2026 (4 May 2026, Singapore) – In celebration of National Heritage Month this May and in the lead-up to Philippine Independence Month in June, the Philippine Embassy in Singapore, in partnership with The Orchard Hotel Singapore, proudly presents the return of its much-anticipated culinary showcase: 🍴 Manila Meets Madrid: Bigger, Better, Bolder …

Orchard Hotel Brings Back “Manila Meets Madrid” with Expanded Filipino Feast Read More »