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24 January 2019 – Ambassador Joseph Del Mar Yap and representatives of 17 Filipino-owned businesses discussed yesterday the prospect of creating a Philippine Chamber of Commerce in Singapore. The meeting was attended by representatives of : Afreight, Ayala Land, BDO Unibank, Churreria La Lola, Excent One, HFSE International School, Human Nature and Greenpicks, Jollibee, LBC …

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Singapore, 26 January 2019 – The Philippine Embassy in Singapore held its regular Filipino Community Leaders meeting, where Ambassador Joseph M. Yap announced its plans to hold special activities to mark the 50th Anniversary of the establishment of Philippines-Singapore diplomatic relations. The Embassy presented the official logo of the 50th Anniversary program, the result of …

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31 January 2019 – The Philippine Embassy in Singapore, in coordination with the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO), successfully conducted its first Sunday consular services for 2019 last 27 January. With Consul Gonaranao B. Musor as supervising officer, the Embassy and POLO completed a total of 386 transactions: 88 passport renewals processed, 8 passport validity …

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14 January 2019 – Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Joseph Del Mar Yap proudly announces the launch of the official logo and tagline for the 50th anniversary of Philippines-Singapore relations this year. The logo was chosen from 37 entries submitted in a competition jointly conducted by the Philippine Embassy in Singapore and the Singapore Embassy in …

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The Embassy would like to apologize for the inconvenience caused by the recent delay in the delivery of passports from Manila. Before heading out to the Embassy on the estimated date of release, our clients are kindly requested to check the Embassy website first (click the icon “ePassports Ready for Collection”) if their passports are …

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21 December 2018 – Ambassador Joseph Del Mar Yap led the oath-taking ceremony yesterday of Filipinos who successfully passed the Special Professional Licensure Examination (SPLE) conducted in Singapore on 24-26 August 2018. Out of the 96 who qualified to take their respective licensure examination, 34 professionals passed or 32.64% of the total number of examinees. …

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8 December 2018 – The Philippine Embassy celebrated International Migrants Day and the Christmas season with the Filipino Community in Singapore. One hundred and fifty representatives of Filipino clubs and organizations joined the gathering. Ambassador Yap reported to the Filipino Community leaders on the highlights of the Embassy’s operations for the period January-November 2018. The …

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In commemoration of the 122nd anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal’s 1896 execution at Bagumbayan, the Philippine Embassy in Singapore held an advance simple ceremony on 06 December 2018 in front of the Jose Rizal marker at the Asian Civilization Museum. Ambassador Joseph del Mar Yap delivered the opening remarks and a message on the life …

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The Philippine Embassy hosted a get-together with Filipino graduate students from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) on 9 November 2018. Three Filipino students are taking up MSc International Relations, two are studying MSc Strategic Studies, one is an MSc in International Political Economy student and another one is a PhD candidate who are all from S. …

Filipino NTU Students meet and learn more about the Philippine Embassy Read More »

The Singapore Red Cross launched a commemorative photo exhibition entitled “Bangon. Arise. Stories of Hope & Resilience” at The Cathay which was held from 2 to 4 November 2018. The exhibition was inspired by the survivors of Typhoon Haiyan that caused widespread devastation in the Philippines five years ago. Consul General Victorio Mario M. Dimagiba, …

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The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) – Misamis Oriental Chapter, in partnership with the Philippine Embassy in Singapore conducted a free legal aid mission on 28 October 2018. Four (4) lawyers, namely Attys. Rex Jose P. Raagas, Rey P. Raagas, Robert W. Raypon and JR Elumba provided legal advice to a total of thirty …

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31 October 2018 – Two Education Students of the Nueva Ecija University of Science & Technology, Messrs. Jade O. Hizon and John Rusty T. Perena, won 2nd place in the ASEAN Data Science Explorer 2018 held last 25 October in Singapore. Messrs. Hizon and Perena, who are on their last year for their Bachelor’s Degree …

PH wins 2nd Place in the ASEAN Data Science Explorer 2018 Read More »

Art Trek 12 held its closing exhibit at Di Legno Gallery on 19 December 2018. Consul General Victorio Mario M. Dimagiba, Jr. graced the opening of the exhibition on behalf of Ambassador Joseph del Mar Yap. Consul General Dimagiba, in his remarks, conveyed the Embassy’ appreciation to all those who supported Art Trek 12 and …

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22 October 2018 – It’s an early Christmas celebration at Mandarin Orchard as they hosted an event for media and other influencers last 19 October that showcased capiz parols from Pampanga. Ambassador Joseph Del Mar Yap was among the VIPs invited to this exclusive event. “No one celebrates Christmas the way Filipinos do – colourful …

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22 October 2018 – Ambassador Joseph Del Mar Yap made a courtesy call on Minister of Environment and Water Resources Masagos Zulkifli last 19 October at the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources Building. Mr. Masagos is also concurrently the Minister-in-Charge of Muslim Affairs. Both sides discussed possible cooperation on environment and climate action, …

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Art Trek 12 reached its home stretch with the opening of its eighth exhibition on 11 October 2018 at the Goshen Art Gallery and its ninth exhibition on 12 October 2018 at the Miaja Art Collection. Ambassador Joseph Del Mar Yap graced the opening of the two exhibitions. Members of the diplomatic corps including Ambassador …

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      The Philippine Embassy’s Art Trek, an annual cultural event, showcased its sixth and seventh exhibitions on 4 October 2018 at the Utterly Art Gallery and on 5 October 2018 at the Kult Studio and Gallery. Utterly Art’s featured artist, Mr. Jonathan Joven, captivated art enthusiasts with his depiction of life from the …

Avante-Garde Exhibitions Featured in Art Trek 12 Read More »

15 October 2018 – Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones officially visited Singapore on 07-10 October 2018, where she got to observe first-hand a primary and a secondary school, as well as meet with her Singaporean counterpart, Education Minister Ong Ye Kung. Secretary Briones, accompanied by First Secretary Gonaranao B. Musor, DepEd Director …

PH Looks to SG for Reforms in its Education System Read More »

Art Trek, a yearly event organized by the Philippine Embassy, in collaboration with various Singapore galleries and Filipino artists, which is now on its 12th year, opened  its fourth and fifth exhibitions on 30 September 2018 at the Pinta Contemporary and on 3 October 2018 at Taksu Gallery, respectively. Ambassador Joseph Del Mar Yap graced …

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The Philippine Embassy in Singapore is pleased to announce the holding of the 2019 FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICER (FSO) EXAMINATIONS. Applicants for the examination must be knowledgeable in the economic, political, and social conditions of the Philippines, and must possess not only facility in oral and written communications but also the traits essential to the performance …

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The representatives from the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) – Misamis Oriental Chapter will hold a free legal aid clinic at the Philippine Embassy on 28 October 2018 (Sunday), from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. Those who have queries relating to Philippine civil and criminal laws may wish to avail of the free consultation …

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Two of the exhibitions featured in Art Trek 12 had art and science meet that enabled viewers to have a deeper experience at art appreciation. At Goshen Art Gallery’s “Jubilation: The Art of Jeff Dahilan”, which was opened on 27 September 2018, Jeff Dahilan’s impressive technique involved employing visual tricks in his   abstract and figurative …

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TESDA delegates headed by Executive Director Maria Susan P. Dela Rama paid a courtesy call on Ambassador Joseph Del Mar Yap at the Philippine Chancery on Monday, 24 September 2018. TESDA Executive Director Maria Susan P. Dela Rama briefed Ambassador Yap on the onsite assessment program (OAP) of TESDA for our overseas Filipinos workers (OFWs) …

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27 September 2018 – The Philippine Embassy in Singapore congratulates Dr. Mely Caballero-Anthony on her recent promotion to Full Professor at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU). “The Embassy is proud to have another Global Filipina making her mark in Singapore, which is among the centers of academic excellence in Asia and in the rest of …

Filipina Promoted to Full Professor at NTU Read More »

26 September 2018 – The 12th instalment of Art Trek, the centrepiece of the cultural diplomacy program of the Philippine Embassy in Singapore officially kicked off on 25 September 2018 with the back-to-back exhibition of Filipino artists, Abigail Dionisio and Joel ‘Welbart’ Bartolome, entitled “Travel Light” at the One East Asia Gallery. “Leveraging on Singapore’s …

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Twelve Filipino Startup entrepreneurs participated in the 2018 SWITCH (Singapore Week of Innovation & Technology) convention for technology entrepreneurs, held at Sands Convention Centre, 17-20 September 2018. The Filipino participation was led by QBO Innovation Hub, the business incubator established as a PPP (Public-Private Partnership) program between the Philippines Department of Trade and Industry Exporting …

FILIPINO TECH STARTUP ENTERPRISES IN 2018 SWITCH Read More »

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 50 out of 176 Registered Electrical Engineers and 307 out of 393 Registered Master Electricians successfully passed the Electrical Engineer Licensure Examinations given by the Board of Electrical Engineering in: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Al-Khobar, Jeddah and Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; Bahrain; Qatar; Kuwait; Oman and in Singapore last …

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Singapore, 29 August 2018 –– A delegation of the Department of Energy (DOE) was in Singapore to participate in the Southeast Asia Petroleum Exploration Society (SEAPEX) Conference and to promote the bidding out of 14 petroleum blocks in various locations in the Philippines. The delegation met with Ambassador Joseph M. Yap and Commercial Counsellor Cynthia …

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10 September 2018 – The Philippine Embassy in Singapore is proud to present Art Trek 12, which will feature 24 Filipino artists and 9 Singapore galleries that will start on 25 September until the end of October. Apart from the many participating painters, this year’s Art Trek will also feature sculptors and a toy artist …

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