Karla Vicencio-Luz

PRESS RELEASE PR-020-2023 (25 January 2023, Singapore) Dr. Patrick Flores, currently the Deputy Director for Curatorial and Exhibitions at the National Gallery in Singapore (NGS), met with Third Secretary and Vice Consul Joy Anne B. Lai and Cultural Officer Rosellie L. Bantay of the Philippine Embassy in Singapore to discuss the Embassy’s cultural activities planned …

FILIPINO CURATOR OF NATIONAL GALLERY SINGAPORE DISCUSSES FUTURE PROJECTS WITH PH EMBASSY Read More »

PRESS RELEASE PR-017-2022 LtGen Arthur M. Cordura, PAF, Vice Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, led the Philippine delegation to the 11th International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Shangrila Dialogue Sherpa Meeting from 16 to 17 January 2023 at the Shangrila Hotel, Singapore. LtGen Cordura also had the opportunity to meet …

PH DEFENSE OFFICIALS TAKE PART IN ANNUAL SHANGRI-LA DIALOGUE SHERPA MEETING, HOLD BILATERAL MEETINGS WITH COUNTERPARTS Read More »

PRESS RELEASE PR-016-2023 20 January 2023, Singapore –  Third Secretary and Vice Consul Atty. Joy Anne B. Lai and Commercial Counselor Atty. Carla Regina P. Grepo, both sitting as honorary members of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce Singapore (PHILCHAM), attended the chamber’s Special Annual General Meeting on 18 January 2023. Also in attendance were the …

PH EMBASSY ATTENDS PHILCHAM’S SPECIAL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Read More »

PRESS RELEASE PR-015-2023 (20 January 2023, Singapore) Charles Leung, the representative of the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), visited the new office of the Philippine Embassy at TripleOne Somerset Building and discussed possible collaborations with the Economic, Cultural, and Filcom Sections of the Embassy. TPB, an attached agency of the Department of Tourism, was created to …

TOURISM PROMOTIONS BOARD REPRESENTATIVE IN SG VISITS PH EMBASSY, RENEWS COMMITMENT TO BE PARTNERS IN PROMOTING PH TOURISM Read More »

PRESS RELEASE PR-014-2023 (15 January 2023) Third Secretary and Vice Consul Joy Anne B. Lai served as the guest-of-honor in the 22nd semi-annual commencement exercise of the AIMS Learning International Pte. Ltd. held on 15 January 2023. “Being in Singapore not only provides you an opportunity to earn for your family, but more importantly, it …

PH EMBASSY ATTENDS 22ND COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES OF AIMS LEARNING INTERNATIONAL Read More »

PRESS RELEASE PR-012-2023 (18 January 2023, Singapore) – The Director of MONO8, Gwen Bautista, a Filipino art gallery, paid a courtesy visit to the Philippine Embassy in Singapore. Gwen is in Singapore for MONO8’s participation in the Singapore Art Week 2023 as an exhibitor at the S.E.A Focus 2023. Founded in 2017, MONO8 is a …

FILIPINO GALLERY MONO8 VISITS PH EMBASSY IN SINGAPORE Read More »

PRESS RELEASE PR-011-2023 (17 January 2023, Singapore) The Philippine Embassy in Singapore, represented by First Secretary Joyleen E. Santos, attended the 14th Nautical Forum on 17 January 2023 at the Hilton Singapore Orchard. Jointly organized by the  Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP) Information Sharing Centre (ISC), …

PH EMBASSY PARTICIPATES IN 14th NAUTICAL FORUM IN SINGAPORE Read More »

PRESS RELEASE PR-009-2023 16 January 2023, Singapore – The Philippine Chamber of Commerce Singapore, in partnership with the Philippine Franchising Association (PFA), and with the support of the Philippine Embassy and  the Philippine Trade and Industry Center (PTIC) -Singapore, held a webinar on “Franchising in the Philippines” on 14 January 2023. Ms. Sherill Quintana, Chairperson …

PHILIPPINE EMBASSY SUPPORTS PHILCHAM’S WEBINAR ON FRANCHISING IN THE PHILIPPINES Read More »

PRESS RELEASE PR-008-2023 16 January 2023, Singapore – Textures, an annual literary festival that celebrates Singapore literature (SingLit), was held from 6 to 15 January 2023, in conjunction with the Light to Night (L2N) Festival, and as part of the Singapore Art Week (SAW). After two years of bringing local literary arts to Singapore’s heartlands, …

MULTILINGUAL POETRY READING FEATURES RENOWNED POETS, INCLUDES FILIPINO AUTHOR AND MUSICIAN Read More »

PRESS RELEASE PR-007-2023 16 January 2023, Singapore – The inaugural edition of ART SG, Southeast Asia’s largest ever art fair and Asia Pacific’s biggest art fair launch in a decade was held on 12-15 January 2023 at Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre. Among the participants were Manila and Cebu-based galleries showcasing artworks by …

FILIPINO GALLERIES AND ARTISTS AMONG PARTICIPANTS IN INAUGURAL ART SG, SOUTHEAST ASIA’S LARGEST EVER ART FAIR Read More »

PRESS RELEASE PR-006-2022 13 January 2023, Singapore –  The Philippine Embassy attended the inaugural Food Tech 2023 held on Friday, 13 January 2023 at One Farrer Hotel. The event showcased Singapore Manufacturing Federation’s efforts in supporting the emerging food technology manufacturing industry which plays a vital role in ensuring food security and uninterrupted supply chain in …

PHILIPPINE EMBASSY ATTENDS INAUGURAL FOOD TECH 2023, LAUNCH OF SINGAPORE STANDARD FOR FOOD E-COMMERCE Read More »

From L-R: Mr. Ubin Khoo (Member, Examination Board), Ms. Rosellie Bantay (Cultural and Filipino Community Relations Officer), Ms. Neth Ranola (HR/Enrollment Manager), Mdm Susan Teo (Principal), Third Secretary and Vice Consul Joy Anne Lai (Head of Economic, Cultural, and FilCom Sections), Mr. Lau Chai Joo (CEO and Administrator), and Mr. Joseph Tambio (Supervisor) pose for …

SINGAPOREAN SCHOOL HERITAGE ACADEMY VISITS THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY FOR AN INTRODUCTORY GREETING Read More »

Coach Rio (L) meets with Third Secretary and Vice Consul Joy Anne B. Lai and Ms. Rosellie L. Bantay (middle) to share plans of Runrio Inc. in organizing running events across Southeast Asia, including the Philippines, and Australia with Singapore as its first stop. It also aims to promote people-to-people exchanges across the region. He …

COACH RIO PAYS A COURTESY CALL ON THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN SINGAPORE Read More »

Photo credit to AEAS Singapore PRESS RELEASE PR-003-2023 8 January 2023, Singapore – The Philippine Embassy and the Migrant Workers Office-Singapore attended the launch of the AEA(S) Fun Club, a new initiative of the Association of Employment Agencies (Singapore) on 8 January 2023 at 10 Square in Orchard Central. The  initiative was done in partnership …

PHILIPPINE EMBASSY ATTENDS THE LAUNCH OF THE FUN DAY FOR MIGRANT DOMESTIC WORKERS, AN INITIATIVE OF THE ASSOCIATION OF EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES SINGAPORE Read More »

PRESS RELEASE PR-002-2023 8 January 2023, Singapore – Third Secretary and Vice Consul Joy Anne B. Lai and Cultural and Filipino Community Relations Officer Rosellie L. Bantay of the Philippine Embassy in Singapore attended the successful book launch entitled “Language of My Heart”, a poetry collection by Janelyn Dupingay, on 08 January 2023 at the …

FROM A MDW TO AUTHOR: JANE DUPINGAY SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHES HER POETRY COLLECTION “LANGUAGE OF MY HEART” Read More »

PRESS RELEASE PR-010-2022 (17 January 2023, Singapore) – The Philippine Embassy in Singapore, in collaboration with lawyers from the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) – Quezon City Chapter, organized a legal aid clinic on Sunday, 15 January 2023. The activity was the first face-to-face legal clinic hosted by the Philippine Embassy since 2019. Thirteen …

PH EMBASSY TEAMS WITH INTEGRATED BAR OF THE PHILIPPINES, PROVIDE FREE LEGAL AID TO FILIPINOS Read More »

PRESS RELEASE PR-001-2023 06 January 2023, Singapore – The 11th edition of Singapore Art Week 2023 (SAW 2023) was held on 6-15 January 2023. It presented an array of over 130 art events featuring new works and playful interventions that transform spaces across the island. The ten-day celebration of the visual arts included the launch …

SINGAPORE ART WEEK 2023 KICKS OFF WITH THE BEST OF SOUTHEAST ASIA AT S.E.A. FOCUS, FILIPINOS AMONG THE HIGHLIGHTS Read More »

L-R: OWWA Welfare Officer Marivic Clarin, AIDHA Director for Marketing and Partnerships Ms. Kiran Sekhon, CDA Emmanuel Fernandez, AIDHA CEO Ms. Jacqueline Loh, and Third Secretary and Vice Consul Joy Anne Lai pose for a photo during the courtesy call on CDA Fernandez PRESS RELEASE PR-076-2022 31 December 2022, Singapore – Aidha, a non-profit organization …

SINGAPORE PE MEETS WITH NON-PROFIT AIDHA, DISCUSSES EMPOWERMENT OF MIGRANT DOMESTIC WORKERS Read More »

PRESS RELEASE PR-075-2022 31 December 2022, Singapore – The Philippine Embassy in Singapore, led by Chargé d’Affaires Emmanuel R. Fernandez, held a two-part activity in commemoration of the 126th martyrdom of Philippine national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, at the Embassy’s premises on 30 December 2022. The said event was the first official activity of the …

PH EMBASSY IN SINGAPORE FETES RIZAL WITH FLAG RAISING AND WREATH LAYING CEREMONIES, READING AND DISCUSSION OF HIS LIFE AND WORKS Read More »

PRESS RELEASE PR-074-2022 28 December 2022, Singapore – The Philippine Embassy is pleased to share that the Philippine Botanical Art Society (PhilBAS) showcased the Philippine Flora at the regional juried exhibition entitled “Flora of Southeast Asia” which was jointly organized by the Botanical Art Society (Singapore) and the Singapore Botanic Gardens, in collaboration with the …

FLORA OF SOUTHEAST ASIA EXHIBIT IN SINGAPORE FEATURES PHILIPPINE FLORA Read More »

PRESS RELEASE PR-073-2022 28 December 2022, Singapore – The Philippine Embassy in Singapore organized a two-part lecture on Singapore’s family justice system which was attended by Embassy frontline personnel. Held on 16 and 21 December 2022 at the Philippine Embassy, the training delved into Singapore’s family court proceedings in relation to family-related concerns such as …

PH EMBASSY PERSONNEL RECEIVES TRAINING ON SINGAPORE’S FAMILY JUSTICE SYSTEM Read More »

I, together with my beloved wife Alice, as well as the officers and staff of the Philippine Embassy and its attached agencies, greet all our countrymen here in Singapore a Merry Christmas and a truly Prosperous New Year 2023! The year that is about to pass has been a very eventful year for the Philippine …

SEASON’S GREETINGS Read More »

PRESS RELEASE PR-071-2022 (19 December 2022, Singapore) The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) conducted a pilot implementation of PhilSys ID registration for overseas Filipinos in Singapore on 15, 16 and 18 December 2022. A total of 338 overseas Filipinos took part in the three-day exercise. Prior to the roll-out, the PSA, led by Assistant National Statistician …

PHILIPPINE STATISTICS AUTHORITY REGISTERS 338 OVERSEAS FILIPINOS IN SINGAPORE IN PILOT PHILSYS ID REGISTRATION Read More »

PRESS RELEASE PR-068-2022 9 December 2022, Singapore – After a two-year hiatus owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Philippine Embassy in Singapore, in collaboration with One East Asia Gallery, successfully held the opening of the fourteenth edition of Art Trek at the Philippine Embassy in 20 Nassim Road on 3 December 2022, featuring Filipino artist, …

ART TREK 14 MARKS BOTH END OF ERA AND NEW BEGINNING FOR PH ARTS FESTIVAL IN SINGAPORE Read More »