PRESS RELEASE PR-007-2024 16 February 2024, Singapore – The Philippine Embassy in Singapore bids farewell to OWWA Welfare Officer Ms. Marivic C. Clarin who ends her tour of duty in Singapore after three years of service to our kababayans. Welfare Officer Clarin previously served at the Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong from 29 January …
PRESS RELEASE PR-006-2024 The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) En Banc declared today, February 12, 2024 (Monday) as the “National Voter’s Day” or “Pambansang Araw ng mga Botanteng Pilipino”. In support of this activity, Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Medardo Macaraig participated in the overseas voter registration exercise conducted by the Philippine Embassy. Ambassador Macaraig encourages qualified …
PRESS RELEASE PR-005-2024 #FLASHBACKFRIDAY The Philippines participated in the 4th ASEAN Digital Ministers’ Meeting (ADGMIN) and Related Meetings held in Singapore from 30 January to 2 February 2024. The Philippine Delegation was led by Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Ivan John Uy. He was joined by Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Medardo Macaraig, …
PHILIPPINES PARTICIPATES IN 4TH ASEAN DIGITAL MINISTERS’ MEETING AND RELATED MEETINGS Read More »
PRESS RELEASE PR-004-2024 2 February 2024, Singapore – In a Change of Leadership Ceremony held on 31 January 2024 at the Counter-Terrorism Information Facility (CTIF) at the Changi Naval Base, Singapore, Colonel Joel F. Castro, PA, assumed as Head of the CTIF for 2024, succeeding LTC Mohamad Heikal bin Mohamad Hairi of Malaysia. Philippine Ambassador …
PHILIPPINES ASSUMES LEADERSHIP OF COUNTER-TERRORISM INFORMATION FACILITY IN SINGAPORE Read More »
29 January 2024, Singapore – Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Medardo G. Macaraig, met leaders of the different Filipino organizations in Singapore on Sunday, 28 January 2024, during the quarterly Ugnayan held at the Philippine Embassy. The Ugnayan, the first one held this year, was held in hybrid format, with around 50 members of the Filipino …
PRESS RELEASE PR-002-2024 (25 January 2024, Singapore) – Zach Ramin Sales, the youngest Filipino to win the Singapore International Open, the country’s most prestigious bowling competition, visited the Philippine Embassy in Singapore on 24 January 2024 and paid a courtesy call on Philippine Ambassador to Singapore, His Excellency Medardo G. Macaraig. He was joined by …
FILIPINO TEEN BOWLING CHAMP AND WINNER OF SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL OPEN VISITS PH EMBASSY Read More »
PRESS RELEASE PR-001-2024 23 January 2024, Singapore -The Philippines participated in the recently-concluded 12th International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD) Sherpa Meeting held on 21-23 January at the Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore. Senior defense officials, military officials and members of the academe from more than 25 countries exchanged views on topics such …
PHILIPPINES PARTICIPATES IN 12TH IISS SHANGRI-LA DIALOGUE SHERPA MEETING Read More »
PRESS RELEASE PR-145-2023 Simple wreath-laying ceremony at Jose Rizal’s marker at the Asian Civilisations Museum Grounds led by H.E. Medardo G Macaraig Officers and staff of the Philippine Embassy in Singapore and representatives from its attached agencies pose for a group photo during its last official event for 2023. 30 December 2023, Singapore – His …
EMBASSY ADVISORY AD-053-2023 The public is advised that the Philippine Embassy will be closed on Monday, 1 January 2024 for New Year’s Day. Regular operations will resume on the next business days. For any emergency such as death or arrest of an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW), or urgent labor-related inquiries, please contact our partner agencies …
MANILA 11 December 2023 – The Department of Foreign Affairs summoned today Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian to convey the strong protest of the Philippine Government against the back-to-back aggressive and harassing actions undertaken by Chinese forces against Philippine vessels in the West Philippine Sea over the weekend. DFA Undersecretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro verbally delivered …
EMBASSY ADVISORY AD-051-2023 The public is advised that the Philippine Embassy will be closed in observance of the following Philippine and Singapore declared public holidays in the month of December 2023: 8 December, Friday – Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary (PH holiday) 25 December, Monday – Christmas Day (PH and …
EMBASSY ADVISORY AD-050-2023 In view of recent reports of rising respiratory cases and local COVID-19 infections in Singapore, Filipinos living and working in Singapore are advised to remain vigilant, maintain good personal hygiene and take precautions when traveling. The Singapore Ministry of Health (MOH) issued a Public Advisory with the following highlights: Local Respiratory illness …
ADVISORY: INCREASING CASES OF COVID-19 INFECTIONS IN SINGAPORE Read More »
PRESS RELEASE PR-143-2023 29 November 2023, Singapore – The Philippine Embassy in Singapore joins the departments and agencies of the Philippine Government in commemoration of the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW) which runs from 25 November to 12 December 2023. The 2023 Campaign marks the second year the theme “UNiTEd for a …
PRESS RELEASE PR-142-2023 (28 November 2023, Singapore) – To culminate its 2-month long ART Trek15 season, the Philippine Embassy in Singapore unveiled on 22 November 2023 its final ART Trek 15 exhibit entitled “Bridging Horizons: Naval Cultural Exchange Thru Arts,” by Philippine visual artist Kristine Lim and YN2 Numero “Uno” Lim, Councilor of the 2nd …
PRESS RELEASE PR-141-2023 (28 November 2023, Singapore) – Diplomatic missions from the ASEAN Member Countries in Singapore, led by the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia, ASEAN Chair for 2023, held the ASEAN Gala Night at the Grand Ballroom of Orchard Hotel on Tuesday, 21 November 2023, with the theme “Harmonious ASEAN in Diversity.” Held …
PHILIPPINES HIGHLIGHTS PASKONG PINOY DURING ASEAN GALA NIGHT 2023 Read More »
PRESS RELEASE PR-140-2023 (28 November 2023, Singapore) – The Philippine Embassy in Singapore, in partnership with the Embassy of Mexico, lent its support to the Asian Civilisations Museum’s (ACM) special exhibition, “Manila Galleon: From Asia to Americas,” which officially opened on 16 November 2023. The exhibit highlights the shared cultural heritage and historical significance of …
PH & MEXICAN EMBASSIES STAGE MANILA GALLEON EXHIBIT IN SINGAPORE Read More »
EMBASSY ADVISORY AD-049-2023 The Philippine Embassy in Singapore has been alerted on the existence of an online platform that is facilitating the supply of Filipino Household Service Workers (HSWs) to Singapore by actively soliciting, enlisting, and advertising them to potential employers online. This website is publicly posting profiles containing sensitive information of applicants, with the …
BEWARE OF ILLEGAL RECRUITMENT OF FILIPINOS OVERSEAS Read More »
EMBASSY ADVISORY AD-047-2023 (22 November 2023, Singapore) The Philippine Embassy in Singapore has recently been alerted of a fraudulent certification that is being circulated with the intention to deceive, scam and defraud travelers. The fake document falsely states that the Embassy certifies the inclusion of the traveler in the blacklist of various Singapore government agencies, …
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY WARNS AGAINST FAKE CERTIFICATION SCAM TARGETING TRAVELERS Read More »
PRESS RELEASE PR-139-2023 (21 November 2023, Singapore) – The Philippine Embassy’s ART Trek 15 continues with its 7th art exhibition and 5th Embassy-hosted exhibit entitled, “Shades of the Wind“, featuring the works of nine (9) Filipino visual artists last 10 November 2023. Shades of the Wind, presented by One East Asia, explores the intriguing realm …
PRESS RELEASE PR-137-2023 (17 November 2023, Singapore) More than 20 participants from the Philippines, consisting of Vice Governors, Mayors and other local government officials, are currently in Singapore to participate in the Foreign Study Mission on Smart and Sustainable Cities and Communities, organized by the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) and the National University …
PRESS RELEASE PR-136-2023 The Philippine Embassy invites everyone to join the 8th Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) happening from 15 to 17 November at the Singapore EXPO. The Philippine Embassy is excited to announce that H.E. Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr., President of the Philippines, will deliver a groundbreaking keynote address via hologram on Wednesday, 15 Nov …
JOIN US AT THE 8TH SINGAPORE FINTECH FESTIVAL (SFF), 15-17 NOVEMBER 2023, SINGAPORE EXPO Read More »
PRESS RELEASE PR-135-2023 9 November 2023, Singapore – Philippine Army Officer Lt. Col. Jimrhic Obias completed the Command and Staff Course (CSC) at the prestigious Goh Keng Swee Command and Staff College (GKS CSC) of the Singapore Armed Forces Training Institute, Military Institute (SAFTI MI) held from 16 January 2023 to 2 November 2023. The …
PRESS RELEASE PR-132-2023 (3 November 2023, Singapore) – Personnel of the Philippine Embassy in Singapore participated in the Bayanihan Walk 2023, a 3.8 kilometer fun walk to and from the Bayanihan Center in Pasir Panjang and around Hort Park, organized by the Philippine Bayanihan Society Singapore (PBSS), on Sunday, 29 October 2023. This year’s theme, …
FILIPINO COMMUNITY IN SINGAPORE GATHERS AT BALIK BAYANIHAN 2023 Read More »
PRESS RELEASE PR-130-2023 (3 November 2023, Singapore) – In continuation of this year’s ART Trek 15, the Philippine Embassy in Singapore opened on 27 October 2023 its 6th art exhibition and 4th Embassy-hosted exhibit “Harmony Across Horizons: A Cultural Tapestry of Traditions” featuring the works of nine (9) Filipino and Singaporean artists. Harmony Across Horizons, …
PRESS RELEASE PR-131-2023 (31 October 2023, Singapore) – The Philippine Embassy in Singapore, along with the Embassies of Indonesia and Thailand, and the High Commission of Malaysia, supported the AXEAN Festival 2023 held from 27 to 29 October 2023 at the Goodman Arts Center in Singapore. Launched virtually in 2020 at the height of COVID-19 …
FILIPINO MUSIC ARTISTS TAKE CENTER STAGE AT AXEAN FESTIVAL 2023 IN SINGAPORE Read More »
PRESS RELEASE PR-129-2023 (25 October 2023, Singapore) The Philippines joins ITB Asia 2023, Asia’s leading travel trade show happening in Singapore from 25 to 27 October 2023 at the Marina Bay Sands. Philippine Ambassador to Singapore H.E. Medardo G. Macaraig attended the ITB Asia 2023 Opening Ceremony and visited the Philippine booth, with 24 participants, …
PHILIPPINES JOINS ITB ASIA 2023, ASIA’S LEADING TRAVEL TRADE SHOW Read More »
PRESS RELEASE PR-128-2023 On the part of the Department of Foreign Affairs, our resolve to continue pursuing our mandate of protecting and upholding the country’s legal maritime entitlements remains firm. We are making full use of diplomatic processes and exercising all possible actions available to us. That includes summoning the Chinese Deputy Chief of Mission …
STATEMENT OF THE DFA SPOKESPERSON ON THE 22 OCTOBER 2023 AYUNGIN SHOAL INCIDENT Read More »
EMBASSY ADVISORY AD-042-2023 It has come to the attention of the Philippine Embassy that the Facebook page “Lending ph-63” is using the names and official seals of the Philippine Embassy, the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and other Philippine government agencies. We wish to inform the public that this …
PRESS RELEASE PR-127-2023 GMA Sparkle Artist Mr. Kimson Tan paid a courtesy call on Philippine Ambassador to Singapore, H.E. Medardo G. Macaraig yesterday, 18 October 2023 at the Philippine Embassy. Mr. Tan is currently in Singapore for an ongoing shoot of a joint National Heritage Board and Singapore Tourism Board commissioned film entitled “King of …
PRESS RELEASE PR-126-2023 The Philippines, led by DICT Secretary Ivan John E. Uy participated in the 8th ASEAN Ministerial Conference on Cybersecurity (AMCC) today, 18 October 2023, on the sidelines of the Singapore International Cyber Week. DFA Assistant Secretary for Civilian Security Alan L. Deniega joined Secretary Uy in the conference. Singapore Minister for …
PRESS RELEASE PR-125-2023 DICT Secretary Ivan John Uy meets with the Minister for Communications and Information of Singapore, Ms. Josephine Teo, on 16 October 2023, ahead of the Singapore International Cyber Week (SICW), which runs from 17 to 19 October 2023. During their meeting, both Ministers discussed a range of critical issues in the field …
PRESS RELEASEPR-124-2023 #LOOK Department of Information and Communications Technology – DICT Secretary Ivan John E. Uy serves as a panelist for the SICW High-Level Panel 1: “Navigating Tech Bifurcation: the age of walls and bridges”, where he shared his views on the #Philippines’ efforts to strengthen its cybersecurity measures amidst global challenges, to include capacity …
PRESS RELEASE PR-123-2023 The Philippines is represented at the Opening Ceremony of the 8th Singapore International Cyber Week taking place in Singapore from 17 to 19 October 2023 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center. Led by Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Ivan John Uy, the Philippine Delegation is composed of officials …
PHILIPPINES JOINS 8TH SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL CYBER WEEK 2023 Read More »
PRESS RELEASE PR-122-2023 (18 October 2023, Singapore) – The Philippine Embassy in Singapore’s Art Trek 15 continues to support Filipino artists by partnering with Whitestone Gallery and New Art Museum as it features the solo exhibit of leading Filipino contemporary artist Ronald Ventura entitled “An Introspective” during its grand opening on 14 October 2023. …
WORK OF FILIPINO ARTIST RONALD VENTURA FEATURED AT WHITESTONE GALLERY OPENING Read More »
PRESS RELEASE PR-121-2023 (16 October 2023, Singapore) – The Philippine Embassy in Singapore opened on 13 October 2023 its second of Art Trek 15 exhibit entitled “Cacao Dream: Realism Unveiled in Cebu” featuring the art work of 17-year-old Filipino cacao artist John Paul Toquero Choa. John Paul, or JP, was born in 2006 and is …
YOUNG CACAO ARTIST JOHN PAUL CHOA OPENS SOLO EXHIBIT AT PH EMBASSY FOR ART TREK 15 Read More »
PRESS RELEASE PR-120-2023 (16 October 2023, Singapore) – Philippine Ambassador to Singapore, H.E. Medardo G. Macaraig, along with the personnel of the Philippine Embassy, graced the Prime Videos global premiere and the only in-cinema screening of the Filipino horror film “In My Mother’s Skin” on 12 October 2023 at GVMax Vivocity in Singapore. Joining the …
FILIPINO FILM “IN MY MOTHER’S SKIN” PREMIERS IN SINGAPORE Read More »
PRESS RELEASE PR-118-2023 (16 October 2023, Singapore) As a continuing effort to observe the Maritime Archipelagic Nation and Awareness Month or MANAMo, pursuant to Proclamation No. 316, s. 2017, the Philippine Embassy in Singapore, in partnership with Waterways Watch Society (WWS), a nonprofit organization that promotes awareness, protection and appreciation of the water reservoirs in …
PRESS RELEASE PR-117-2023 (16 October 2023, Singapore) The Philippine Embassy in Singapore, led by Ambassador Medardo G. Macaraig, joined Department of Agriculture (DA) Senior Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban and other DA officials, for a briefing and tour of Republic Polytechnic’s (RP) “The Greenhouse” facility on 09 October 2023. The Greenhouse, launched in 2022, is an educational …
AD-039-2023 The Philippines condemns the killing of two (2) Filipino nationals and all other acts of terrorism and violence as a result of Hamas actions against Israel. The Philippines is ready to work with other countries towards a long-lasting resolution to the conflict, in accordance with pertinent UN Security Council Resolutions and the general principles …
PRESS RELEASE PR-116-2023 (10 October 2023, Singapore) Six (6) marriage ceremonies between Filipino couples were solemnized at the Sentro Rizal of the Philippine Embassy in Singapore in September, the highest in a single month since December 2019. Since the start of 2023, a total of 20 marriage ceremonies have been officiated at the Sentro Rizal. …
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY’S SENTRO RIZAL OFFERS INTIMATE VENUE FOR FILIPINO WEDDINGS Read More »
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