Month: June 2026

SINGAPORE, 30 June 2026 – On 29 June 2026, Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac and other officials from the Department of Migrant Workers, namely Undersecretary Jainal Rasul Jr., Undersecretary Felicitas Q. Bay, and Assistant Secretary Julyn Ambito-Fermin, joined the Philippine Embassy’s Flag Raising ceremony and met with Ambassador Medardo G. Macaraig and other Embassy …

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PHOTO RELEASE | PR-211-2026 SINGAPORE, 29 June 2026 – While in Singapore, Secretary for Migrant Workers Hans Leo J. Cacdac met separately with Minister for Manpower Dr. Tan See Leng and Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung to further strengthen bilateral labor relations between the Philippines and Singapore. This year marks the 57 years of …

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PHOTO RELEASE | PR-210-2026 Department of Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac led a delegation from the DMW in their visit to the ISEAS Yusof Ishak Institute on 29 June 2026. Second Secretary and Consul of the Philippine Embassy Teddy Edmund Pavon joined the delegation. During the meeting, ISEAS and the Philippine officials discussed potential …

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Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac met with Filipino community leaders in Singapore during the “Kamustahan with Sec. Hans” on Sunday, 28 June 2026 at the Embassy’s Sinagtala Hall, and visited Filipinos at the Centre for Domestic Employees (CDE) on 29 June 2026.

PRESS RELEASE | PR-208-2026 Singapore, 29 June 2026 – The Philippine Embassy in Singapore welcomed internationally acclaimed Filipino visual artist Elito “Amangpintor” Circa and Melbourne-based Filipino classical guitarist Bernardo Soler during a courtesy call on Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Medardo G. Macaraig at the Embassy. A renowned visual artist based in Nueva Ecija, Philippines, Amangpintor …

Filipino Artists Amangpintor and Bernardo Soler unite in art-music showcase at Sentro Rizal Read More »

PRESS RELEASE | PR-207-2026 Singapore, 29 June 2026 – The Philippine Bayanihan Society Singapore (PBSS) gathered members of the Filipino community, past and present officers, volunteers, and partners for its “Moving Out, Moving On” event on 27 June 2026, marking the conclusion of the Bayanihan Centre’s chapter at its Pasir Panjang location as the lease …

Embassy Reaffirms Support for Filipino Community at PBSS “Moving Out, Moving On” Gathering Read More »

PRESS RELEASE | PR-205-2026 Embassy officials, leaders and representatives of the Filipino community organizations in Singapore SINGAPORE, 26 June 2026 – Leaders and representatives of Filipino community organizations attended the Second Quarter Ugnayan: Bagong Pilipinas Town Hall Meeting held on 25 June 2026 at the Philippine Chancery. Organized by the Philippine Embassy in Singapore, the …

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The Philippine Embassy in Singapore proudly invites everyone to watch the Pilot Episode of the Filipino animated series, “Sun Chaser”.  Created by Bernard Badion and Bobby Pontillas and produced by Toon City Animation and  PlayLab Animation Studios, Sun Chaser is a groundbreaking creator-owned animated series developed and produced entirely in the Philippines. Inspired by Filipino …

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PRESS RELEASE | PR-203-2026 DFA Undersecretary Maria Theresa B. Dizon-De Vega and MARINA Executive Director Sonia B. Malaluan sign the MOA integrating the DFA eApostille System and the MARINA MeCAV System on 25 June 2026 at Rizal Park Hotel, in conjunction with the celebration of the Day of the Seafarer. MANILA 25 June 2026 – …

DFA, MARINA Mark Seafarer’s Day with Launch of eApostille System for MeCAV Read More »

Calling Filipino Scientists, Researchers, and Innovators in Singapore Your expertise can help shape the future of the Philippines. The Department of Science and Technology’s Balik Scientist Program invites overseas Filipino experts to share their knowledge with Philippine universities, research institutions, government agencies, and industries.    Whether your field is science, engineering, healthcare, technology, innovation, or …

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PRESS RELEASE | PR-199-2026 As part of the Philippine Embassy in Singapore’s Art Trek 17 this year, we share an invitation to visit Vignettes of the Past – Singapore, a solo exhibition by Singapore-based Filipino artist Ronald Gochangco at Serenity Gallery. Featuring scenes of historic streets, heritage shophouses, and everyday life in Singapore, the exhibition …

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The Philippine Embassy in Singapore extends its heartfelt congratulations to Ms. Joyleen E. Santos on her promotion to the rank of Career Minister.

On 17 June 2026, the Philippine Commission on Appointments gave its consent to and confirmed the ad interim appointment of Ms. Santos, alongside 84 other officials of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). She formally took her oath of office before Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Medardo G. Macaraig on 23 June 2026, in fitting coincidence with the 128th Founding Anniversary of the DFA.

PRESS RELEASE | PR-196-2026 MANILA, 23 June 2026 – The Philippine Embassy in Singapore proudly extends its warmest congratulations to Second Secretary and Consul Atty. Joy Anne B. Lai, Head of the Consular and Assistance-to-Nationals Section and the Philippine Chancery Project Focal Person, who was  conferred the Gawad Mabini with the rank of Dakilang Kasugo …

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The Philippine Embassy in Singapore was honored with a Special Commendation Award by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) during the 128th DFA Founding Anniversary Conferment of Awards held today in Pasay City, Philippines. The award was conferred by Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro, recognizing the Embassy’s successful redevelopment of its Chancery at 20 Nassim Road.

PRESS RELEASE | PR-197-2026 Manila, 23 June 2026 – The Philippine Embassy in Singapore congratulates the following four (4) Embassy personnel who received Loyalty Awards for their dedication to and length of service at the Department-level awarding ceremony held this afternoon at the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Pasay City, Philippines: 15 YEARS OF SERVICE …

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In solidarity with refugees, asylum seekers, stateless persons, and displaced communities around the world, the Philippine Embassy in Singapore joined the observance of National Refugee Day 2026 this morning with a brief commemorative program following a flag-raising ceremony.

MANILA 17 June 2026 – The Philippines welcomes the “peace deal” reached between the US and Iran following mediation efforts by Pakistan and other regional actors. We commend the constructive role played by Pakistan, Qatar, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and other partners in advancing dialogue and promoting a peaceful resolution of the conflict  The conflict has …

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The Department of Transportation (DOTr), in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), held its joint plenary session of the market sounding session on 17 June 2026 at the Philippine Embassy’s Sinagtala Hall. The session forms part of the market sounding activities in Singapore from 17 to 19 June 2026 to present key railway projects to prospective partners and investors.

PRESS RELEASE | PR-185-2026 (L-R): Ms. Indranee Rajah, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, Second Minister for Finance and National Development, Singapore; Mr. Lavan Thiru, Executive Director, Infrastructure Asia, Ms. Rizza Blanco-Latorre, Executive Director of PPP-Center and Philippine Ambassador to Singapore, H.E. Medardo G. Macaraig. SINGAPORE, 16 June 2026 – Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Medardo …

Public-Private Partnership Center of the Philippines, Infrastructure Asia, Renew Partnership Agreement on Infrastructure Development Read More »

PRESS RELEASE | PR-180-2026 Officials and personnel of the Philippine Embassy in Singapore, together with H.E. Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, Singapore Minister for Foreign Affairs and Guest of Honor (8th from L), and Members of Parliament Mr. Yip Hon Weng (6th from L) and Mr. Vikram Nair (7th from R). SINGAPORE, 15 June 2026 — In …

PH Embassy’s Kalayaan 2026 Diplomatic Reception Highlights Heritage, Creativity and Friendship with Singapore Read More »

PRESS RELEASE | PR-179-2026 SINGAPORE, 10 June 2026 – Philippine Ambassador to Singapore H.E. Medardo G. Macaraig received today the courtesy call by H.E. Fernando Julio Antonio Quirós Campos, Ambassador of the Republic of Peru to Singapore, at the Philippine Embassy. During the call, the two Ambassadors reaffirmed the longstanding friendship between the Philippines and …

Peruvian Ambassador Pays Courtesy Call on PH Ambassador Read More »

PR-178-2026 🇵🇭🍽️ Kabayan, let’s celebrate this June through our Food Trek partners’ Independence Month promotions! Throughout the month, Filipino restaurants and food businesses across Singapore are joining our 128th Kalayaan celebration with special menus, promotions, and culinary offerings that showcase the richness and diversity of Filipino cuisine. Whether you’re craving classic Filipino comfort food, regional …

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PRESS RELEASE | PR-177-2026 09 June 2026, Singapore – The Philippine Embassy in Singapore officially launched Flavors of Diplomacy: The Philippine Food Guide in the Lion City on 08 June 2026 during the Embassy’s flag-raising ceremony commemorating the start of the Philippine Independence week to mark the 128th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence. …

Philippine Embassy Launches “Flavors of Diplomacy: The Philippine Food Guide in the Lion City” Read More »

PRESS RELEASE | PR-176-2026 09 June 2026, Singapore – The Philippine Embassy in Singapore officially opened its Independence Week celebrations with a flag-raising ceremony on 08 June 2026 at the Embassy grounds on Nassim Road. The event brought together members of the Filipino community, Embassy personnel, and representatives of attached agencies in a shared celebration …

Embassy Opens Independence Week, Marks 128th Independence Anniversary with Filipino Community at New Chancery Read More »

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), in coordination with the Migrant Workers Office-Singapore, successfully conducted the 2026 Special Professional Licensure Examination (SPLE) in Singapore from 29 to 31 May 2026.