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Officials of the Philippine Embassy in Singapore headed by Minister and Consul General Victorio Mario M. Dimagiba Jr., Chargé d’Affaires, a.i, on Wednesday, 2 March 2016, received a group of finance major students from St. Scholastica’s College, Manila who were on an educational tour in Singapore. During their visit, the students were briefed on the …

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The incoming Country Manager of the Philippine Air Lines (PAL) in Singapore, Ms. Jemma Saranillo, undertook her introductory visit at the Philippine Embassy in Singapore on Wednesday, 2 March 2016. She was accompanied by outgoing Country Manager Morena Aneth Trespeses. They were received by Minister and Consul General Victorio Mario M. Dimagiba Jr., Chargé d’Affaires, …

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The Singapore Asian Arts Academy and Choral Moments (group of Singaporean conductors) invited the  Hail Mary the Queen Children’s Choir, with special participation by the local primary school choirs in Singapore, to perform at the SOTA Concert Hall in Singapore on 27 February 2016. The  Hail Mary the Queen Children’s Choir claims many firsts in …

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The first Post-arrival Orientation Seminar (PAOS) was conducted at the Philippine Bayanihan Centre at Pasir Panjang Road on 21 and 28 February 2016. The event was jointly organized by the Philippine Overseas Labour Office Singapore (POLO) led by Labor Attaché Ramon Tionloc Jr. POLO is an attached agency to the Philippine Embassy. During the PAOS, …

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Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Antonio A. Morales on Thursday, 18 February 2016, administered the oath taking ceremony of the new set of officers of the Network of Filipino Churches (NetFil) Singapore, at the YCWA Singapore. Ambassador Morales was joined by officers of the Philippine Embassy. Pastor Rey Navarro of the International Baptist Church of Singapore …

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29 February 2016. Eighteen members of the San Beda Legal Aid Bureau (SLAB) led by their Executive Director Atty. Peter-Joey B. Usita called on the Philippine Embassy’s Chargé d’ Affaires Victorio Mario M. Dimagiba, Jr. on 22 February 2016.  The embassy officials briefed the law students from San Beda on the common legal cases that …

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24 February 2016. In observance of the 30th anniversary of the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution, the Philippine Embassy in Singapore posted a streamer of the 30th Anniversary of the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution logo at the Cultural Corner located near the entrance of the Chancery and also displayed Tagalog children’s books EDSA and …

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Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Antonio A. Morales received members of the Philippine delegation to the Singapore Airshow 2016 (SAS 2016) at the official residence at Victoria Park Road. On Monday, 15 February 2016, Ambassador Morales and officials of the Philippine Embassy hosted to dinner the Philippine defense and armed forces delegation headed by DND Undersecretary …

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Mr. Manuel Imson, Senior Programme Officer/Project Coordinator, International Labor Organization (ILO) Regional Office for Asia-Pacific, paid a courtesy call on Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Antonio A. Morales at the Philippine chancery on Wednesday, 17 February 2016. Mr. Imson is a former Undersecretary of the Department of Labor and Employment. During the call, Mr. Imson updated …

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19 February 2016. Singapore.  The Philippine Embassy in Singapore, led by Ambassador Antonio A. Morales, celebrated the traditional Lo Hei at the Chancery on 18 February 2015 to usher in good health and prosperity during this auspicious year of the monkey. The Embassy invited a Filipino working in a service industry in Singapore, Mr. Karlson …

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The Philippine Embassy would like to inform the members of the Filipino community that Calidad Human is holding a contest entitled Calidad Humana – Kapwa Charter Making Competition.  Calidad Humana is a positive and constructive attitude towards others beyond any kind of differences, giving priority to concern for people than to material things. Participants of the competition …

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CHANGES IN THE HOUSING REQUIREMENTS FOR WORK PERMIT HOLDERS The Philippine Embassy informs Filipinos working in Singapore of the following housing requirements for work permit holders: Foreign workers who have transferred to a new residence during their period of employment should inform their respective employers immediately, of the change in residential address; Once notified, the …

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For the information of local, international and other media representatives in Singapore, In relation to the upcoming 2016 Overseas Absentee Voting in Singapore, the Embassy would like to provide the attached COMELEC Resolution No. 10037 on  the guidelines for mass media accreditation.  Kindly take preferential note on the Rules of Conduct for all Media representatives listed in …

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For the information of the Filipino Community (FILCOM), Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) or Civil Society Organization (CSO) representatives in Singapore, In relation to the upcoming 2016 Overseas Absentee Voting in Singapore, the Embassy would like to provide the attached COMELEC Resolution No. 10036 on  the guidelines for the Filipino Community (FILCOM), Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) or Civil Society …

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22 January 2016- Mr. Valentino L. Cabansag , General Manager/CEO of the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) and Ms. Noehl  D. Bautista, Manager of the PRA’s  Marketing Department called on the Philippine Embassy’s Chargé d’ Affaires Victorio Mario M. Dimagiba, Jr. The PRA officials were in Singapore from 22-24 January 2016 to participate in an investment …

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Officials of Philippine housing agencies visited and were hosted to dinner by Minister and Consul General Victorio Mario M. Dimagiba Jr., Chargé d’Affaires, a.i., at the official residence of the Philippines in Singapore on 22 January 2016. The group conducted a study tour in Singapore on 20-23 January 2016 that was organized by the office …

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The Philippine Overseas Labor Office – Singapore (POLO-SG) has continued to implement the various provisions of the Philippine government with respect to the protection of our Household Service Workers (HSW). Under existing regulations, HSWs are entitled to US$ 400.00 or its equivalent in the local foreign currency of the destination country. From time to time, …

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The Philippine Embassy in Singapore convened the first Filipino community (Filcom) meeting for the year 2016 on Saturday, 16 January 2016, at the public area of the Philippine chancery along Nassim Road. During the meeting, Ambassador Antonio A. Morales thanked the Filcom leaders and representatives for continuously working with the Philippine Embassy in promoting the …

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Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Antonio A. Morales on Thursday, 14 January 2016, received officials of AIDHA Singapore, Mr. Paul Davies, Member of the Board and Ms. Karen Fernandez, CEO, at the Philippine chancery along Nassim Road. AIDHA, which is a Sanskrit word meaning, ‘to which we aspire’, is one of a number of non-profit organizations …

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1. How would you describe the ASEAN Community in brief? The ASEAN Community will bring the 10 Member States of ASEAN even closer together, as we will be bound by the shared vision of a durable, peaceful, stable and prosperous region. Community-building has three pillars – in the political-security, economic and socio-cultural areas. The establishment …

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On Wednesday, 13 January 2016, Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Antonio A. Morales received officials of the Alpha Phi Omega (APO) Alumni Singapore Chapter led by Mr. Christian Fabian, President. During the call, the APO officials conveyed their interest in continuing to take part in activities involving the Filipino community in Singapore. They also briefed Ambassador …

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Mr. Philip Windsor, Business Development Director of Embraer Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. paid a courtesy call on officials of the Philippine Embassy in Singapore headed by Ambassador Antonio A. Morales on Tuesday, 12 January 2016, at the Philippine Chancery along Nassim Road. Embraer Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. represents the regional interests of Embraer S.A., a …

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A piece of one of the Philippines’ most colourful religious celebrations, the feast of Señor Sto. Niño, was brought to Singapore with the “Sinulog” festival held at the Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church (OLPS) at Siglap Road, Singapore, on Sunday, 10 January 2016. Officials of the Philippine Embassy headed by Ambassador Antonio A. Morales, …

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11 January 2016. On Sunday, 10 January 2016, Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Antonio A. Morales was guest of honour during the graduation ceremony of the Skills Training Program of the Humanitarian Organization for Migration Economics (HOME) Academy at the United World College Auditorium in Tampines, Singapore. Half of a total of 800 graduates, Filipinos, of …

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On 7 January 2016, Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Antonio A. Morales joined a farewell luncheon hosted by Permanent Secretary Chee Wee Kiong at the Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) for the Heads of Mission (HOMs) of the Embassy of Indonesia, High Commission of Malaysia and the Royal Thai Embassy who are ending their tour-of-duty …

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The Philippine Embassy in Singapore, led by Chargé d’ Affaires Victorio Mario M. Dimagiba, Jr., commemorated the 119th Death Anniversary and Martyrdom of Dr. Jose P. Rizal on 30 December 2015 at the Philippine Chancery located at 20 Nassim Road. The ceremony was attended by officers and staff of the Philippine Embassy and representatives of …

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18 December 2015–Cebu Pacific launched direct flights from Singapore’s Changi  Airport  to Davao City yesterday, 17 December 2015. This direct flight to Davao is on top of Cebu Pacific’s existing direct flights from Singapore to Manila, Cebu, Clark and Iloilo.  Cebu Pacific currently flies from Singapore to Manila up to 25 times weekly and up …

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The Philippine Embassy in Singapore headed by Ambassador Antonio A. Morales celebrated an early Christmas for the Filipino community before many have left for the holidays. On Saturday, 5 December 2015, Ambassador Morales hosted the Christmas party for leaders and representatives of the Filipino community at the official residence. As has been practiced, the event …

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Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Antonio A. Morales was invited to the graduation of the Archdiocesan Commission for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People (ACMI) at the Agape Function Hall, Toa Payoh, Singapore, on 6 December 2015. The graduates, belonging to the second semester intake of ACMI’s program, were composed mostly Filipino household service …

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Two (2) Filipino household service workers (HSWs) were recipients of awards during the 6th Foreign Domestic Workers (FDW) Day and 10th Anniversary celebration of the Foreign Domestic Workers Association for Skills Training (FAST) held at the Singapore Polytechnic Convention Centre, Singapore, on 6 December 2015. Ms. Dionisia Liwag Valdez, took the runner-up honours as Most …

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On Tuesday, 15 December 2015, Ambassador Antonio A. Morales paid a courtesy call on Singapore Minister for Manpower Lim Swee Say at the latter’s office in Havelock Road, Singapore. Ambassador Morales was accompanied by PHL Labour Attaché Ramon Tionloc Jr. and First Secretary and Consul Mersole J. Mellejor, Political Section and Cultural/Community Relations Section. During …

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The traditional “Simbang Gabi” for the year 2015 started with two (2) separate eucharistic celebrations in Singapore yesterday, 15 December 2015. Fr. Angel Luciano celebrated mass at the Church of Our Lady Star of the Sea in Yishun while Fr. Charlie Oasan did another at the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour at Siglap …

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08 December 2015–A group of real estate brokers from AvidaLand, an AyalaLand Company, led by the Head of the Lead Brokers Group Ms. Hazzelle E. Garcia, organized a by-invitation event in Singapore on 05 December 2015 to promote its latest offerings and special discounts on Avida properties.  First Secretary and Consul Edna May G. Lazaro …

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08 December 2015—Filipino’s favorite hotdog is now available in Singapore.  Orient Pearl Goods & Services Pte Ltd S has brought Tender Juicy San Miguel Purefoods Hotdogs to Singapore supermarkets. TJ Hotdogs sampling promotions were held from December 4 to 6, 2015 at the following branches of NTUC Fairprice Hypermarket: 1) Jem (beside Jurong East MRT); …

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In observance of the 125th Birth Anniversary of President Elpidio Quirino, the Philippine Embassy in Singapore showcased his legacy in public service with a one-month display of framed items about his life at the cultural corner of the Philippine chancery in Nassim Road. Together with the exhibit, the Philippine Embassy also displayed a tarpaulin with …

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