PRESS RELEASE | PR-305-2026
Singapore, 24 September 2026 β The Philippine Embassy in Singapore held its Third Quarter Ugnayan: Bagong Pilipinas Townhall Meeting on 24 September 2026, bringing together around 70 Filipino community leaders and representatives for an afternoon of updates, reminders, and discussions on matters concerning Filipinos in Singapore.
Consul General Joyleen E. Santos opened the activity and provided updates on recent initiatives and activities of the Office of the Consul General and the Public Diplomacy Section. She encouraged members of the Filipino community to regularly read and follow the advisories issued by the Embassy. She also reminded participants of the new Singaporeβs regulation on public buses and bus terminals/interchanges.
Second Secretary and Consul Renee Gayle M. Chua provided an overview of Singaporeβs Law to Safeguard Social Cohesion, which took effect on 15 September 2026. She also highlighted upcoming activities in celebration of Philippine Creative Industries Month.
On overseas voting, Consul Chua shared that the Philippine Embassy in Singapore received two commendation certificates recognizing the Post as Rank 2 top-performing Philippine Foreign Service Post in the Asia-Pacific region for the highest number of approved overseas voter registration applications received.
Labor AttachΓ© Haney Siclot of the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) provided important reminders to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) regarding the application and renewal of Overseas Employment Certificates (OECs). She also cautioned OFWs against the misuse of Training Employment Passes (TEPs), violations of work permit conditions, and the submission of false declarations in work permit applications.
Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) Welfare Officer Jay Teves expressed appreciation to the Filipino community for its support in the successful conduct of the OFW Caravan in September. He also provided updates on the OWWA e-Card, the Education for Development Scholarship Program, and the Congressional Migrant Workers Scholarship Program. He further announced the opening of OWWAβs third OFW Lounge, located at Clark International Airport, providing additional support and services to returning and departing OFWs andΒ the upcoming Agribiz, collaboration with Department of Agriculture – Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Service (DA-AMAS)
The representative from the Pag-IBIG Fund, Mr. Christian Oliveros shared updates on housing loan programs and the Pag-IBIG Acquired Assets that are on super Sale, encouraging Filipinos to explore available opportunities toward their dream homeownership and investment.
The Townhall Meeting also provided an opportunity for Filipino community organizations to share information about their upcoming activities and events with fellow community leaders and representatives.
The quarterly Ugnayan: Bagong Pilipinas Townhall Meeting forms part of the Embassyβs continuing engagement with the Filipino community in Singapore, providing a platform for information-sharing, dialogue, and collaboration on matters of common interest.
The recorded livestream can still be watched on the Embassy official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/PHinSingapore./END
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(Left) Labor Attache Haney Lyn Siclot reminds OFW on their OEC applications; (Middle)Β Welfare Officer Jay Teves updates kababayan on the recently concluded OFW Caravan held last 12 September 2026; (Right) Pag-IBIG Fund representative Christian Oliveros shares updates and exciting opportunities under the Pag-IBIG Housing Loan Program and Acquired Assets.
