Karla Vicencio-Luz

Dalawampung araw na lamang ang natitira upang makapag online voting enrollment para sa 2025 overseas elections.

The Philippine Embassy in Singapore proudly joined Filipino entrepreneurs in showcasing the Philippines’ growing food and beverage sector at the FHA-Food & Beverage 2025 Expo, held from 08 to 11 April 2025 at the Singapore EXPO.

Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Medardo G. Macaraig and Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Commissioner Maria Norina Tangaro-Casingal officially launched the Overseas Online Voting period in Singapore this morning at the Philippine Embassy. The event, attended by Embassy personnel and COMELEC officials, was live streamed on the Embassy’s Facebook page.

The 30-day Philippine overseas online voting period officially opens today, 13 April 2025. Enrolled registered overseas voters in Singapore may now cast their e-ballots through the official voting portal ov.comelec.gov.ph/vote (copy and paste the link to a new browser window) or through phinsg.com/votenow, or by scanning the QR code below.

The overseas voting period will end on 12 May 2025 at 7:00 PM.

The Philippine Embassy in Singapore on Friday, 11 April, conducted the Final Lockdown and Sealing (FLS) of the Online Voting and Counting System (OVCS) in preparation for the start of overseas online voting on Sunday, 13 April 2025 at 8:00 AM.

The FLS confirmed that the OVCS to be used for online voting is still inactive and uninitialized, and free of any votes prior to the start of the official overseas voting period. The official digital ballots can only be accessed by all pre-enrolled voters starting from 13 April at 8:00 AM.

The Philippine Embassy in Singapore is pleased to announce its Gabay Botante: Enrollment Support Sessions — para lamang ito sa mga registered overseas Filipino voters na sumubok nang mag-enroll ngunit nahirapan o nagka-problema sa proseso ng online voting enrollment.

To commemorate National Literature Month this April, the Philippine Embassy in Singapore, in collaboration with Penguin Random House Southeast Asia (PRH SEA), and supported by the National Library Board of Singapore, organized an event entitled “Voices from the Philippines: A Celebration of the National Literature Month” held on 10 April 2025 at the Central Public Library in Singapore.

The Philippine Embassy in Singapore welcomed more than forty (40) graduating AB International Studies students from Xavier University–Ateneo de Cagayan during their courtesy call on Ambassador Medardo G. Macaraig on 10 April 2025. The students, accompanied by their faculty advisors, Ms. Ruby Jane B. Rivera and Ms. Aizzle Kay E. Tabafa, are in Singapore for a weeklong academic excursion from 8 to 13 April 2025 to deepen their understanding of diplomacy, the foreign service, and the role of Philippine embassies in advancing the country’s interests.

PRESS RELEASE | PR-075-2025 Mga kababayan, tatlong araw na lamang bago magsimula ang Philippine Overseas Voting para sa 2025 National Elections! Mayroong isang buwan o 30 days para makaboto sa #Halalan2025 na magsisimula sa darating na Linggo, 13 April, 8:00 AM at magtatapos ng Lunes, 12 May, 7:00 PM.  Sa mga nakapagenroll na sa www.phinsg.com/prevotingenrollment …

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Dreaming of a retirement filled with ease, comfort, and adventure? Look no further than the Philippines! Spend your retirement in tropical paradise! Visit the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA)’s booth (BD01) at the 16th World Ageing Festival 2025 happening at Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre from 8 to 9 April 2025.

PRESS RELEASE | PR-069-2025 Isang taos-pusong pasasalamat sa lahat ng rehistradong overseas voters sa Singapore na nakatapos na ng kanilang pre-voting enrollment para sa #Halalan2025!   Para naman sa mga hindi pa nakakapag-enroll, lubos na pinapaalalahanan ng Embahada ang mga rehistradong overseas voters sa Singapore na kinakailangang magsagawa ng pre-voting enrollment ang mga nais bumoto …

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April is Filipino Food Month (FFM) or Buwan ng Kalutong Filipino!

One Week Before Election!

Sa pangunguna ng Pambansang Komisyon para sa Kultura at mga Sining, Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino, at ang Pambansang Lupon sa Pagpapaunlad ng Aklat o National Book Development Board – Philippines, alinsunod sa Proklamasyon Bilang 968 (2015), nakikibahagi ang Pasuguan ng Pilipinas sa Singapore sa pagdiriwang ng National Literature Month o Buwan ng Panitikang Filipino ngayong buwan ng Abril.

The Philippine Embassy in Singapore invites interested exhibitors and trade buyers to the country’s biggest international food trade show happening on May 22-24, 2025, at the World Trade Center Metro Manila, Pasay City!

PRESS RELEASE | PR-064-2025 The Philippine Embassy is pleased to share the following Facebook Twibbons that registered overseas Filipino voters may use for their social media profile photo once they have successfully undertaken any of the following overseas online voting-related activities: (1) pre-registration enrollment; and (2) voting online for the 2025 National Elections.  The Facebook …

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Ambassador Sengkeo Pouangpadith, who is concluding his tour of duty as Lao PDR’s envoy to Singapore, pays a farewell call on Philippine Ambassador Medardo G. Macaraig. During the call, both Ambassadors recognized the robust and friendly ties between the Philippines and Lao PDR, which also extended to the engagements between the countries’ diplomatic posts in the city-state.

Kabayan, nakapagPRE-VOTING ENROLLMENT ka na ba? Nakapag-TEST VOTE ka na rin ba?

Sampung (10) araw na lamang ang natitira para makapag-test vote ang mga rehistradong Filipino overseas voters sa Singapore. Kung hindi ka pa naka-enroll, i-click lamang itong link: www.phinsg.com/prevotingenrollment

Philippine Ambassador to Singapore H.E. Medardo G. Macaraig signed the book of condolences at the Embassy of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar in Singapore this morning, expressing the Philippine Government’s sympathies and solidarity with the people of Myanmar following the devastation caused by the recent 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand on 28 March 2025.

This April, we celebrate Buwan ng Panitikang Filipino or the National Literature Month, to honor the rich literary heritage of the Philippines! Under Proclamation No. 968, this annual observance highlights the significance of Philippine literature in shaping our history and culture.

Filipino Community leaders in Singapore participated in the hybrid Special Ugnayan: Bagong Pilipinas TownHall Meeting organized by the Philippine Embassy on Sunday, 30 March 2025 to discuss the conduct of Philippine Overseas Online Voting for the 2025 National Elections. It was also streamed live via the Embassy’s Facebook page.

In response to the catastrophic 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar, resulting in over 1,000 confirmed deaths and widespread destruction, the Philippine government is urgently mobilizing humanitarian assistance. The earthquake’s tremors were felt as far away as China and Thailand, where Bangkok has reported six fatalities, 26 injuries, and 47 people missing.

The Philippine Embassy in Singapore shares the free downloadable Viber Stickers featuring the various characters and scenes in the animation videos of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)’s mini-animated series, Barriolympics: Laro▶️Play.

The Philippines is gravely concerned over Israel’s  latest offensive in the Gaza Strip, which resulted in the tragic loss of more than 400 Palestinian lives, including over a hundred children, as well as more than 500 injured. 

 Following the implementation of the New Philippine Passport Act (Republic Act. No. 11983), the Department of Foreign Affairs – Office of Consular Affairs (DFA-OCA) informs the public that married women who will renew their passports may now voluntarily revert to their maiden names ONCE.

The Philippine Embassy informs the public that the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has officially launched the platform for online pre-voting enrollment for registered overseas voters. The 46-day enrollment period is open beginning today until 07 May 2025.

The Ambassador of the Philippines to Singapore, H.E. Medardo G. Macaraig addressed senior and chief financial officers at the Global CFO Network event to share an overview of the Philippines’ investment climate and economic outlook.

He highlighted the country’s economic priorities, key growth industries, and government efforts to attract more investments—including reforms, infrastructure development, and measures to improve ease of doing business.

The session, moderated by Simon Hayes, provided valuable insights into why the Philippines continues to gain momentum as a prime investment destination in the region.

he Philippine Embassy in Singapore, led by Ambassador Medardo G. Macaraig, together with its attached agencies, bid farewell to Deputy Head of Mission and Consul General Dr. Emmanuel R. Fernandez, who will be leaving for Pakistan on 22 March 2025 to assume his new assignment as Ambassador-designate of the Republic of the Philippines to the Republic of Pakistan with concurrent jurisdiction over Afghanistan.

Watch and support the Philippine Women’s Team as they compete in the Women’s World Floorball Championship! 🏑💪

PR-042-2025 Catch top basketball stars from Asia and Oceania, and our very own from the Philippines, take the court as the FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup returns to Singapore for the fourth straight year in March! From 26 to 30 March, the tournament will once again take place at OCBC Square at the Singapore Sports Hub, …

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The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has announced that the 2025 Special Professional Licensure Examination (SPLE) for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Singapore will be conducted on 6-8 June 2025. The examination venue will be announced at a later date.

The Philippine Embassy informs all Filipino registered overseas voters in Singapore that the pre-voting enrollment period for online overseas voting in the upcoming Philippine national elections will begin on Thursday, 20 March 2025.

The Philippine Embassy, on Sunday, 09 March 2025, commemorated International Women’s Day, with a forum titled, “Kababaihan at Balota: Remembering the History of Women’s Suffrage and Mobilizing Filipina Migrants”.

The Embassy collaborated with Dr. Mary Dorothy “Doti” DL. Jose, Associate Professor at the Department of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Manila, on this endeavor which aims to foster awareness among women Filipino migrants of their political rights, particularly of their right to vote.

PRESS RELEASE | PR-037-2025 Today, on International Women’s Day, I would like to recognize all the women in the Philippine Foreign Service, across all offices, here and abroad, whose collective efforts, for over 126 years, have helped established the reputation of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) as one of the most prestigious and highly …

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The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), on 3 March 2025, launched the call for nominations for the ASEAN Prize 2025, and will be accepting nominations until 16 May 2025.

Now on its 8th edition, the ASEAN Prize continues to recognize and honor individuals and/or organizations for their contributions to ASEAN Community building. The ASEAN Prize 2025 Recipient will receive a trophy and monetary prize of US$ 20,000.

hilippine Ambassador to Singapore H.E. Medardo G. Macaraig participated in the Sustainability in Action Conference as one of the panel speakers at the Ambassador’s Panel, “Perspectives on Practical Sustainability”. The Conference was organized by Jicara Media, in partnership with South African High Commission in Singapore on 28 February 2025 at the ParkRoyal Marina Bay.

The Philippine Embassy in Singapore joins the observance of National Women’s Month this March. To kick off the celebration, the Philippine Embassy, led by Ambassador Medardo G. Macaraig and Second Secretary Jhullie Anne A. Beniahan, Gender and Development (GAD) Focal Person, spearheaded the Flag Raising Ceremony this morning at the Philippine Embassy in Singapore.