PRESS RELEASE PR-080-2023 (5 June 2023, Singapore) Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Medardo G. Macaraig hosts a dinner reception for the Philippine delegates to the just concluded 20th International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Shangri-La Dialogue on 4 June 2023 at the Official Residence. Led by Senior Undersecretary Carlito Galvez Jr., Officer-in-Charge of the Department of …
PRESS RELEASE PR-079-2023 (3 June 2023, Singapore) Senator Loren Legarda, a four-term Senator of the Philippines and currently the Senate President Pro Tempore, in a speech during the Special Session on “Balancing Asia-Pacific Minilateralism and ASEAN Centrality” of the 20th International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Shangri-La Dialogue, underscored that minilateral cooperation can be viewed …
PRESS RELEASE PR-078-2023 (3 June 2023, Singapore) Senior Undersecretary Carlito Galvez Jr., Officer-in-Charge of the Department of National Defense and Head of the Philippine Delegation to the 20th International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Shangri-La Dialogue, shared the Philippines’ perspectives on “Building a Stable and Balanced Asia-Pacific” at a Plenary Session on 3 June 2023. …
PRESS RELEASE PR-077-2023 (2 June 2023, Singapore) General Andres C. Centino, PA, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, delivered his remarks at the Special Session on “Challenges of Asia-Pacific Military Capability Development” at the 20th International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Shangri-La Dialogue on 2 June 2023. In his remarks, General …
PRESS RELEASE PR-076-2023 (2 June 2023, Singapore) In recognition of common interests in deepening bilateral cooperation on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR), the Philippines and Singapore signed today the Arrangement between the Department of National Defense of the Republic of the Philippines and the Ministry of Defence of Singapore Concerning the Conduct of Education, …
PH AND SINGAPORE SIGN HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE AND DISASTER RELIEF ARRANGEMENT Read More »
PRESS RELEASE PR-075-2023 (2 June 2023, Singapore) A high-level Philippine delegation, composed of Senior Undersecretary Carlito Galvez Jr., Officer-in-Charge of the Department of National Defense; General Andres Centino, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines; Senator Loren Legarda, Senate President Pro Tempore; and Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Medardo Macaraig, participates in the …
PH SENDS HIGH-LEVEL DELEGATION TO 20TH IISS SHANGRI-LA DIALOGUE IN SINGAPORE Read More »
PRESS RELEASE PR-074-2023 (26 May 2023, Singapore) Philippine Ambassador to Singapore H.E. Medardo G. Macaraig received H.E. Daniel Antonio Rosa, Non-Resident Ambassador of the Republic of Angola to the Philippines with residence in Singapore, during the latter’s courtesy call on 25 May 2023 at the Philippine Embassy. During the courtesy call, both Ambassadors said that …
PH AND ANGOLA AMBASSADORS SEEK TO STRENGTHEN BILATERAL TIES Read More »
PRESS RELEASE PR-073-2023 19 May 2023, Singapore – Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Medardo G. Macaraig welcomed to the Official Residence a Congressional delegation led by Representative Jose Francisco “Kiko” B. Benitez (3rd Dirtrict, Negros Occidental), Chairperson of the House Committee on Housing and Urban Development, on 17 May 2023. Other members of the delegation included …
AMBASSADOR MACARAIG RECEIVES HOUSE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Read More »
PRESS RELEASE PR-071-2023 (5 May, 2023, Singapore) Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Medardo G. Macaraig, together with Vice Admiral Toribio Adaci Jr, PN, Flag Officer In Command of the Philippine Navy, hosted a reception on board BRP Antonio Luna (FF151), the Philippines’ most advanced, multi-capable frigate on 4 May 2023 at the Changi Naval Base in …
AMB MACARAIG, PH NAVY CHIEF ADACI HOST RECEPTION ABOARD BRP ANTONIO LUNA (FF151) Read More »
PRESS RELEASE PR-070-2023 (4 May 2023, Singapore) Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Medardo G. Macaraig joined the Philippine delegation to the 13th International Maritime Defense Exhibition and Conference (IMDEX) Asia, which opened yesterday, 3 May 2023 at the Changi Exhibition Center, and will run until 5 May 2023. IMDEX Asia provides a platform for the defense …
PRESS RELEASE PR-069-2023 (3 May 2023, Singapore) Philippine Ambassador to Singapore H.E. Medardo G. Macaraig led the delegation comprising the first Singapore Business Mission to Clark City from 28 to 29 April 2023. Joining him were the Philippine Embassy’s Economic Team composed of Third Secretary and Vice Consul Atty. Joy Anne B. Lai (Head, …
PRESS RELEASE PR-068-2023 (3 May 2023, Singapore) Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Medardo G. Macaraig hosted a welcome dinner for the Philippine Navy and Philippine Coast Guard delegations, led respectively by Vice Admiral Toribio D. Adaci Jr, Flag Officer In Command, and Vice Admiral Rolando Lizor N. Punzalan Jr., at the Official Residence on 2 May …
PRESS RELEASE (PR-067-2023/ Reposted from Philippine Navy Press Release Nr: 0423-005) 28 April 2023, NAVAL STATION JOSE ANDRADA, Manila – The Philippine Navy (PN) held a send-off ceremony on Thursday, April 27 for Naval Task Group 80.5 on board BRP Antonio Luna (FF151) with embarked AW109 naval helicopter to participate in the ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME) …
PH NAVY SENDS OFF CONTINGENT TO FIRST-EVER ASEAN-INDIA MARITIME EXERCISE Read More »
PRESS RELEASE PR-066-2023 (28 April 2023, Singapore) Philippine Ambassador to Singapore H.E. Medardo G. Macaraig graces the launch of Cebu Pacific’s inaugural flight between Singapore and Clark City, Philippines this afternoon at the Changi International Airport. Joining him at the launch and send-off ceremony are Ms. Alicia Chen, General Manager, Market Development of Changi Airport …
PRESS RELEASE PR-065-2023 (27 April 2023, Singapore) The Philippine Embassy in Singapore, through its Migrant Workers Office (MWO), and in coordination with the Professional Regulations Commission (PRC), successfully conducted the 2023 Special Professional Licensure Examination (SPLE) on 22-24 April 2023, held in two locations in Singapore, the Bayanihan Center and NTU@One North. The three-day examinations …
PH EMBASSY, MWO AND PRC CONDUCT SPECIAL PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE EXAMS IN SINGAPORE Read More »
PRESS RELEASE PR-064-2023 25 April 2023, Singapore – Singapore Foreign Minister Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan visited the Philippine Embassy this morning to sign, on behalf of the Government of Singapore, the condolence book in honor of former Philippine Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Albert F. del Rosario. After signing the condolence book, Minister Balakrishnan conveyed to …
PRESS RELEASE PR-063-2023 The Philippine Embassy in Singapore mourns the passing of former Secretary for Foreign Affairs Hon. Albert F. del Rosario. He was Philippine Secretary for Foreign Affairs from 2011 to 2016. The Embassy informs the public that an Online Condolence Book has been made available for those who wish to send their messages …
ONLINE CONDOLENCE BOOK FOR FORMER SFA ALBERT F. DEL ROSARIO Read More »
PRESS RELEASE PR-062-2023 15 April 2023, Singapore – Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Medardo G. Macaraig paid a courtesy call on Minister for Trade and Industry, Mr. Gan Kim Yong, at The Treasury on 14 April 2023. During the courtesy call, Ambassador Macaraig said that Singapore is an important key partner of the Philippines in terms …
EMBASSY ADVISORY AD-019-2023 MWO-Singapore wishes to inform all applicants to the April 2023 Special Professional Licensure Examination (SPLE) that the Professional Regulations Commission (PRC) will be conducting verification/ validation of applications at the Bayanihan Center located at 43 Pasir Panjang Rd, Singapore 118503 on the following dates: DATE AND TIME OCCUPATION/PROFESSION 19 April 2023, 9:00 …
2023 Special Professional Licensure Examination (SPLE) Read More »
PRESS RELEASE PR-060-2023 (11 April 2023, Singapore) Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Medardo G. Macaraig paid a courtesy call on Minister for Manpower and Second Minister for Trade and Industry, Dr. Tan See Leng, at the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) on 11 April 2023. During the call, Ambassador Macaraig expressed appreciation to the Singapore Government, through …
PRESS RELEASE PR-061-2023 03 April 2023, Singapore – As a show of support to the Philippine tourism and diving sector, the Philippine Embassy in Singapore visited the Philippine Pavilion at the Asia Dive Expo (ADEX) Mission 2023, the largest and longest-running dive consumer and trade show in Asia. Previously called ADEX, the expo has evolved …
PHILIPPINES IS ONCE AGAIN OFFICIAL COUNTRY PARTNER TO ASIA DIVE EXPO (ADEX) 2023 Read More »
PRESS RELEASE PR-059-2023 (5 April 2023, Singapore) Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Medardo G. Macaraig met Minister for Health of Singapore, Mr. Ong Ye Kung, during his introductory call on the latter on 4 April 2023 at the Ministry of Health. During the call, Ambassador Macaraig and Minister Ong discussed the Philippines’ and Singapore’s COVID-19 response …
AMBASSADOR MACARAIG MEETS WITH HEALTH MINISTER ONG Read More »
PRESS RELEASE PR-058-2023 4 April 2023, Singapore – The Philippine Embassy in Singapore held an awarding ceremony on Sunday, 2 April 2023, for the winners of the “Filipinas Can? Can!” Photo Contest in celebration of the 2023 National Women’s Month. Ms. Bobette Mangaoang Oguis who won first prize for her photo entry entitled “In the …
PRESS RELEASE PR-057-2023 (3 April 2023, Singapore) Ambassador Medardo G. Macaraig paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Education of Singapore, Mr. Chan Chun Sing, on 3 April 2023 at the Ministry of Education Headquarters. During the call, Minister Chan and Ambassador Macaraig noted with satisfaction the longstanding partnership between the Philippines and Singapore …
PH AMBASSADOR CALLS ON EDUCATION MINISTER, DISCUSSES COOPERATION IN EDUCATION Read More »
PRESS RELEASE PR-056-2023 3 April 2023, Singapore – H.E. Medardo G. Macaraig, Ambassador of the Philippines in Singapore, joined the Awarding Ceremony of the prestigious Asia’s Best 50 Restaurant held in Resorts World Sentosa on 28 March 2023, where two (2) Filipino restaurants in Makati made it to the list and a Filipina Chef bagged …
2 PH RESTAURANTS, FILIPINA CHEF BAG AWARDS AT ASIA’S BEST 50 AWARDING CEREMONY Read More »
EMBASSY ADVISORY AD-016-2023 31 March 2023, Singapore – The Philippine Embassy is pleased to announce the following winners of the 2023 National Women’s Month photo contest entitled “Filipinas Can? Can!” which ran from 12 March to 26 March 2023. 1st Prize: Ms. Bobette Mangaoang Oguis (MB Ng Pinas) Runners-up: Ms. Janelyn Dupingay Vergara (Jane Lyn Dupingay) …
WIINERS OF NATIONAL WOMEN’S MONTH PHOTOCONTEST FILIPINA CAN? CAN! Read More »
Ambassador Medardo G. Macaraig pays a courtesy call on Dr. Ng Eng Hen, Minister for Defense of the Republic of Singapore (Photo: Ministry of Defense) PRESS RELEASE PR-055-2023 (30 March 2023, Singapore) Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Medardo G. Macaraig paid an introductory courtesy call on Dr. Ng Eng Hen, Minister for Defense of Singapore on …
PH AMBASSADOR CALLS ON SINGAPORE’S MINISTER FOR DEFENSE Read More »
PRESS RELEASE PR-052-2023 (21 March 2023, Singapore) Who would have thought that one could feel an instant connection to his/her Filipino roots with a quick visit to Robertson Quay in Singapore? Ambassador Medardo G. Macaraig had this realization when he visited Robertson Quay one Friday afternoon after work. At the heart of Robertson Quay are …
PRESS RELEASE PR-054-2023 27 March 2023, Singapore – The Philippine Embassy in Singapore supported the Sunday Luxe Series of At-Sunrice Global Chef Academy featuring Filipino Culinary Heritage, hosted by the guest chef, Chef Edward Lim Esmero on 26 March 2023. The Philippine Embassy contingent, led by Deputy Head of Mission and Consul General Emmanuel R. …
AT-SUNRICE GLOBAL CHEF ACADEMY’S SUNDAY LUXE SERIES FEATURES FILIPINO CULINARY HERITAGE Read More »
PRESS RELEASE PR-053-2023 27 March 2023, Singapore – Twenty-seven (27) Grade 5 students of Filipino, Chinese, Indian and Burmese descent from the Heritage Academy visited the Philippine Embassy in Singapore on 24 March 2023 for an Embassy and Sentro Rizal Familiarization Tour. The students were accompanied by their school principal and other faculty members. Hosted …
The Bagong Bayani Awards (BBA) is a worldwide search for the country’s outstanding and exemplary Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). It seeks to recognize and pay tribute to OFWs for their significant efforts in fostering goodwill among peoples of he world, enhancing the image of the Filipino as a competent and responsible worker and greatly contributing …
The Philippine Embassy in Singapore joins the entire nation in celebrating World Water Day 2023 and encourages everyone to participate in the campaign for accelerating change to solve the water and sanitation crisis. This is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) No. 6 to ensure the availability and sustainable management of water …
PRESS RELEASE PR-051-2023 20 March 2023, Singapore – The Philippine Embassy in Singapore, in partnership with the Migrant Workers Office (MWO)-Singapore, conducted its first Post Arrival Orientation Seminar (PAOS) for 2023 on Sunday, 19 March 2023. Held virtually, the seminar, which was also live-streamed on Facebook, was attended by almost a hundred Filipino workers, most …
PH EMBASSY CONDUCTS 1ST POST ARRIVAL ORIENTATION SEMINAR (PAOS) FOR 2023 Read More »
EMBASSY ADVISORY AD-012-2023 (12 March 2023, Singapore) Calling all Filipinas in Singapore! In celebration of the 2023 National Women’s Month (NWM), the Philippine Embassy in Singapore calls on the active support of Filipinas working or residing in Singapore to take part in the event by wearing any purple attire to signify support of gender equality and …
PRESS RELEASE PR-050-2023 09 March 2023, Singapore – The Philippine Embassy in Singapore joined the rest of the world in celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD) on 08 March 2023. The IWD, which the United Nations adopted as an international annual observance in 1975, recognizes the contributions and accomplishments of women in all spheres of life. …
PH EMBASSY IN SINGAPORE CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY Read More »
PRESS RELEASE PR-049-2023 5 March 2023, Singapore – The Philippine Embassy in Singapore – Filipino Community Relations Section, along with the attached agencies, DMW and OWWA, joined Aidha in its celebration of International Women’s Day as it inaugurates its new campus at Catapult on 5 March 2023 with festivities including free financial education workshops and …
AIDHA CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY WITH CAMPUS INAUGURATION AT THE CATAPULT Read More »
PRESS RELEASE PR-048-2023 05 March 2023 – The Filipino Overseas Workers in Singapore – Skills Training Program (FOWS-STP) conducted an orientation program on its resumption of in-person classes at the Philippine Bayanihan Center. Attached agencies of the Philippine Embassy in Singapore such as the DMW, OWWA, and SSS and industry partners such as PNB, AFreight, …
FOWS CONDUCTS COURSE ORIENTATION, WELCOMES BACK STUDENTS AT THE PH BAYANIHAN CENTER Read More »
PRESS RELEASE PR-047-2023 After a 2-year hiatus, Foreign Domestic Worker Association for Social Support and Training (FAST) once again held a physical Annual Workplan Retreat. Part of the program was the presentation of its key focus and priorities for 2023-2024. It also solicited inputs and proposals for collaborations from its advisers, foreign missions, associate members, …
PH EMBASSY PARTICIPATES IN FAST’S ANNUAL WORKPLAN RETREAT Read More »
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