Loboc Children’s Choir Serenades the Filipino Community in Singapore

  15 December 2019- The Philippine Embassy headed by Ambassador Joseph del Mar Yap hosted the Filipino Community Christmas Party and Loboc Children’s Choir Concert at the Ambassador’s Residence. Two hundred fifty representatives of Filipino clubs and organizations joined the festivity. Ambassador Yap reported to the Filipino Community the highlights of the Embassy’s accomplishments for […]

Philippine Embassy in Singapore Participates in The Simbang Gabi

        The Philippine Embassy in Singapore headed by Ambassador Joseph del Mar Yap participated in the annual Simbang Gabi in Singapore, organized by Filipino Parish Communities. Ambassador Yap attended the first three nights of Simbang Gabi at the Church of Divine Mercy, Church of St. Mary of the Angels and Cathedral of […]

Loboc Children’s Choir Officially Closes Yearlong Celebration of Golden Jubilee Celebration of PH-SG Relations

17 July 2019 – The Philippine Embassy in Singapore successfully hosted the culminating activity for the celebration of the 50th anniversary of PH-SG relations on 14 December 2019 at the Mandarin Oriental, which was capped by an exclusive concert performance by the internationally acclaimed Loboc Children’s Choir. The Guest of Honor was Dr. Mohamad Maliki […]

Philippine Embassy in Singapore Celebrates Rizal Day

In commemoration of the 123rd anniversary of Dr.Jose Rizal’s 1896 execution at Bagumbayan, the Philippine Embassy in Singapore held an advance simple ceremony on 13 December 2019 in front of the Jose Rizal marker at the Asian Civilizations Museum. Ambassador Joseph del Mar Yap delivered his special message on the life and works of Dr. […]

Filipino Artistry Shines in Singapore Biennale 2019

21 November 2019 – Singapore’s pre-eminent platform for international dialogue in contemporary art, the Singapore Biennale, is back for its 6th edition starting 22 November 2019 until 22 March 2020. This time, 77 artists and art collectives from Southeast Asia and around the world will be featured under the theme “Every Step in the Right […]

PH Embassy Briefs DAP’s Public Management Development Program Participants

03 December 2019- Twenty-two government sector senior executives participating in the Public Management Development Program (PMDP) of the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) paid a courtesy call on Ambassador Joseph del Mar Yap on 27 November 2019 at the PH Embassy in Singapore.  Their trip to Singapore is in line with their study module […]

Pair of Philippine Eagles at Jurong Bird Park Officially Presented to the Public and Media

28 November 2019 – Philippine Eagles, Geothermica and Sambisig, who are now fondly called Geo and Sam, were officially presented to the public and media in a ceremony hosted by the Wildlife Reserves Singapore (WRS) at the Jurong Bird Park on 27 November 2019. The ceremony was held in conjunction with the ongoing year-long celebration […]

Philippine Embassy in Singapore in collaboration with the International Pro Bono Alliance, Inc. – Conduct a Free Lecture and Legal Aid Clinic for the Filipino Community

25 November 2019, Singapore. The Philippine Embassy in Singapore together with the lawyers from the International Pro Bono Alliance, Inc.(iPBA) conducted free lecture and legal aid clinic at the Philippine Embassy on 24 November 2019 (Sunday) from 1:30 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Volunteer members of the International Pro Bono Alliance, Inc. headed by iPBA  President […]

ASEAN Gala Night 2019 Successfully Held in Singapore

19 November 2019 – The ASEAN Missions in Singapore, led by the Royal Thai Embassy, successfully held the ASEAN Gala Night on 18 November 2019 at the Orchard Hotel. The ASEAN Gala Night has been a tradition among the ASEAN resident missions in Singapore to cap off the ASEAN Chairmanship, which was held by Thailand […]

Inaugural Philippine Film Festival Successfully Held in Singapore

18 November 2019 – In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Philippines-Singapore diplomatic relations and 100 Years of Philippine Cinema, the Philippine Embassy in Singapore in cooperation with the National University of Singapore – Office of Alumni Relations (NUS-OAR), Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), and ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc./Star Cinema successfully held the […]

DOT in CAPA Asia Aviation Summit to bring in more Airlines to PH

15 November 2019 – The Department of Tourism (DOT) participated in the Center for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA) Asia Aviation Summit 2019 on 14-15 November 2019 in Singapore. CAPA Asia Summit is an annual forum for industry executives representing aviation, travel, hoteliers, airports and travel management networks. The Summit discussed aviation industry concerns and opportunities, […]

UP Alumni Association Singapore Raise Funds for Scholarship Program through Cookbook

17 October 2019 – To sustain its scholarship program through its Endowment Fund for Education, the UP Alumni Association Singapore (UPAAS) continues to promote the cookbook “Metro Cuisine: Cosmopolitan Finger Foods” among Filipino and Singaporean friends, fellow UP alumni and food enthusiasts. The cookbook showcases the vibrant Filipino food culture in Singapore and reflects the […]

First Philippines-Singapore Business and Investment Summit

16 October 2019 – The First Philippines-Singapore Business and Investment Summit, a government-to-business forum promoting doing business and investing in the Philippines, organized by the Philippine Embassy in Singapore, was successfully held on 1 October 2019 at the Shangri-La Hotel Singapore. The Summit brought to Singapore a very high-powered team composed of Cabinet Secretaries and […]

Filipino Tour Operators and Tourism Destinations Participated at the ITB Asia 2019

17 October 2019 – Filipino tour operators and tourism destinations participated as exhibitors at the ITB Asia 2019 held at Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre on 16-18 October 2019. The delegation was headed by Department of Tourism-Tourism Promotions Board officer Monica May R. Sta Ana. The exhibitors were tour operators and travel agencies […]

Filipino Photo Artist Featured for the First Time in Art Trek

30 September 2019 – The Philippine Embassy in Singapore, in cooperation with the Photographic Society of Singapore (PSS), successfully staged the exhibition “The World through the Eyes of Filipino Lensman” featuring Filipino photo artist Jun Pagalilauan at the Loke Wan Tho Gallery, Selegie Arts Centre from 23 to 25 September 2019 as part of Art […]

Art Trek 13 Concludes with a Back-to-Back Exhibition and Art Workshop

30 September 2019 – The Philippine Embassy in Singapore concluded Art Trek 13 with a back-to-back exhibition and art workshop on 26-27 September 2019 at Temenggong 18/20 in collaboration with Art Dialogo and the Global Cultural Alliance (GCA), and the National Youth Council Singapore (NYC). The art exhibition which opened on 26 September 2019 featured […]

Utterly Art Unveils its Rich Collection of Masterpieces for Art Trek 13

19 September 2019- The Philippine Embassy in Singapore successfully opened Art Trek 13’s fifth exhibit “Rewind” which was organized by Utterly Art Gallery. Utterly Art Gallery’s curator and owner, Dr. Keng Hock, decided to exhibit its Philippine art collection which he referred to as “rare gems from many years ago.” Ambassador Joseph del Mar Yap, […]

Manila Urban Vibe Showcased at Art Trek 13 Exhibit

    17 September 2019- The Philippine Embassy in Singapore successfully opened Art Trek 13’s fourth exhibit “Beauty and Youth Side B,” which was organized by Momentous Arts in a pop-art gallery at Tanglin Mall. Curator Allan Teo brought the strong urban vibe ambiance of Manila to a cozy corner of Tanglin Mall. The art […]

Photo Exhibit on 50 Years of PH-SG Friendship Launched at National Library Singapore

01 October 2019 – The Philippine Embassy in Singapore, in cooperation with the National Library Board (NLB) Singapore, successfully launched the photo exhibit entitled “50 Years of Golden Friendship” on 27 September 2019 at the Central Public Library. Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Joseph Del Mar Yap and his wife, Josephine Gotianum Yap, together with Ms. […]

Whimsical Art Takes the Limelight at Di Legno’s Art Trek 13

14 September 2019- The opening of Art Trek 13’s third exhibit, Crossing Borders, was held at Di Legno’s new and cozy gallery located in the bohemian Kampong Glam enclave on 14 September 2019. Di Legno curator and owner, Alyssa Ong, dubbed the exhibit “Crossing Borders,” which is very timely as the Philippines and Singapore celebrate […]

A Fusion of Art and Design Sets the Theme for Art Trek 13 “Archipelago” Exhibition in Singapore

17 September 2019  – “Archipelago,” the second exhibition  of Art Trek 13, was held at the chic interior design studio of Miaja Design Group on 4 September 2019 and featured four contemporary and internationally-acclaimed Filipino artists- Rosscapili, Larry Calderon, Allain Hablo and Gus Albor. According to Miaja Gallery, “Archipelago” does not only pertain to the […]

Hibla Exhibition Makes its Last Asian Stop this Year in Singapore

17 September 2019 – In collaboration with the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP), the Office of Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda, the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), and the Textile and Fashion Federation Singapore (TaFF), the Philippine Embassy in Singapore successfully organized the Hibla ng Lahing Filipino Traveling Exhibition: Pina-Seda (Pineapple Silk Cloths from […]

ART TREK 13 Inaugural Exhibit Features Young Filipino Artists

9 September 2019 – Art Trek 13, an annual Filipino art exhibition in Singapore, officially kicked off on 24 August 2019 with back-to-back exhibits entitled “Seabound” and “Dahlia” at the prestigious Yavuz Gallery in Gillman Barracks, a contemporary arts cluster in Singapore. “Seabound” exhibit featured The Working Animals Art Projects composed of eight young and […]

Bayanihan Inaugural Lecture Highlights Social Entrepreneurship

18 August 2019 – The Philippine Bayanihan Society of Singapore (PBSS) in coordination with the Philippine Embassy organized the inaugural Bayanihan lecture on “The Impact of Social Capital” which was held on 18 August 2019 at Mochtar Riady Auditorium, Singapore Management University. Ambassador Joseph del Mar Yap who is also the Adviser of the PBSS […]

PH Embassy Provides Briefing for Ngee Ann Students Travelling to PH

Two faculty members and eighteen (18) students of the Ngee Ann Polytechnic University paid a courtesy call on Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Adrian Bernie C. Candolada on 28 August 2019 at the PH Embassy in Singapore.  The students are attending the Overseas Merit Fellowship Philippines 2019 programme on 28 August-12 September 2019, which will be hosted […]

DOT – TPB Conducts Philippine Business Mission to Singapore

28 August 2019- The Department of Tourism and Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) conducted the Philippine Business Mission 2019 to Singapore on 16 August 2019 at Sofitel Singapore City Centre. This yearly event comprised a series of sales presentations, networking opportunities and business-to-business (B2B) activities. It aims to promote the Philippines as an ideal tourism and […]

Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Graced the 16th Ambassador’s Cup

  28 July 2019 – The Filipino Bowlers Club, Singapore (FBCS) organized the 16th Ambassador’s Cup at the Super Bowl, Mt. Faber, bringing together teams from various Filipino organizations and companies in Singapore. Ambassador Joseph del Mar Yap opened the tournament with a ceremonial roll-off. Ms. Josephine Isip, President of the Filipino Bowlers Club Singapore […]

Philippine Textile Embroidery Workshop

Spend your morning with master weavers and embroiderers from The Philippines at The Makers Studio, where you get to learn local traditional weaving and embroidery techniques, using piña-seda fabrics, from the weavers of Balete, Aklan and embroiderers of Lumban, Laguna, Philippines. In partnership with the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Singapore, the […]

Philippine Textile Cultural Exchange

Discover the artistry of Philippine textiles and learn about the famous pineapple silk, or piña-seda. In partnership with the Embassy of the Republic of The Philippines in Singapore, the National Museum of The Philippines and the Office of Representative Loren Legarda, TaFF presents to you Hibla ng Lahing Filipino (The Artistry of Philippine Textiles), a […]

OWWA and Facebook Launch Global Digital Literacy Program for OFWs in SG

5 August 2019 – The Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) in Singapore in collaboration with Facebook successfully launched the Digital Tayo for OFWs in Singapore on 04 August 2019 at the chancery, with more than 200 Filipinos attending. Digital Tayo, a digital literacy and citizenship program, is a collaboration between the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration […]

The Life and Legacy of Mr. Rafael Salas

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the partnership between the Philippines and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), as well as the 91st birth anniversary of Mr. Rafael M. Salas on 07 August 2019, the Embassy shares this video on the life and legacy of Mr. Salas. Mr. Salas was the first Executive Director of […]

Philippine Embassy in Singapore holds Third Filipino Community Leaders’ Meeting

The Philippine Embassy’s regular Filipino Community Leaders Meeting, the third for the year was held on 21 July 2019. The FilCom meeting presented the results of the Philippines’ 2019 National Election, Embassy events and activities implemented during the second quarter (April-June 2019), consular and personal security advisories for the community, and events planned for the […]

ADMU Lecturer Participated in the Workshop on Inequality and Exclusion in Southeast Asia

Mr. Jerome Patrick Cruz of the Ateneo de Manila University – Department of Economics spoke on the persistent inequality in the Philippines during the Workshop on Inequality and Exclusion in Southeast Asia, held at the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS) Yusok Ishak Institute on 25 July 2019. The event was co-organized by the Konrad […]

Diskubre Tour for Young Filipinos Open for Registration

26 July 2019 — Young Filipinos with a sense of adventure and a wish to connect with their Filipino roots are invited to participate in the second Diskubre Tour from 03 to 13 January 2020 in the Bicol Region. Covering Manila and the provinces of Albay, Masbate, Sorsogon, and Camarines Sur, this year’s Tour will […]

Narra Saplings Symbolize Enduring PH-SG Relations

18 July 2019 – As part of the year-long celebration of the golden jubilee of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Singapore, the Philippine Embassy in Singapore, in cooperation with the National Parks Board of Singapore (NParks), organized a tree-planting event at the Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park, Singapore on 17 July 2019. Five saplings of […]

Five Pinay HSWs in SG Write Own Cookbook

08 July 2019 – Lita Patricio, Jomarcy Bebida, Rose Buenvenida, Carina Rebuya, and Jetky Marie Amores have one thing in common: they are all Filipino household service workers in Singapore and they are the authors of a bestseller cookbook, “Family Favorites.” Launched last 08 November where Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Joseph Del Mar Yap attended, […]

Ms. Universe Singapore has Filipino Creative Consultant

08 July 2019 – Mr. Jonas Antonio Gaffud is now the Creative Consultant for Miss Universe Singapore. He hopes to establish an effective synergy among the different Ms. Universe franchises in the region and serve as a platform to support worthy advocacies, including those in the Philippines. Ambassador Yap suggested that Mr. Gaffud build upon the […]

DTI Usec. Rafaelita Aldaba and Executives of Filipino Startup Enterprises Participated in the Panel Discussion at Innovfest Unbound 2019

3 July 2019 – Department of Trade and Industry Undersecretary Rafaelita M. Aldaba and executives of Filipino startup enterprises spoke on the Philippine Startup Ecosystem during the Innovfest Unbound 2019, the annual event of Smart Nation Innovations. The conference was held at Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore on 27-28 June 2019. The Filipino startup […]

Filipino Cuisine: The Next Big Thing in Singapore

02 July 2019 – Sentro Rizal Singapore of the Philippine Embassy in Singapore, in collaboration with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), Mandarin Orchard, Mama Sita’s, Philippine Airlines (PAL), and Arc Gin, successfully organized Fiesta Filipino, a showcase of Filipino cuisine that ran from 22 to 30 June 2019 at the Triple […]

Philippine National Bank Conducts Seminar on Unit Investment Trust Fund for Filipinos Working in Singapore

1 July 2019- The Philippine Embassy in Singapore facilitated a talk on making a personal investment in Unit Investment Trust Funds (UITFs) organized by Philippine National Bank (PNB) Singapore. UITFs are investment products offered by commercial banks in the Philippines. The talk gave an introduction to investing in UITFs, which are directed to income earners […]

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