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ASEAN GALA 2024: A NIGHT OF CULTURE AND FESTIVITIES

Embassies and High Commissions of the ASEAN Member States in Singapore, including the Embassy of the Democratic Republic of Timor Leste, gathered at the ASEAN Gala Night held at the Grand Ballroom of the Orchard Hotel on 10 December 2024, with the theme “ASEAN: Enhancing Connectivity and Resilience.”

Preparations for the Gala Night were led by the Embassy of Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), the ASEAN Chair for 2024.

PH EMBASSY LAUNCHES BOOK FEATURING STORIES OF TRAILBLAZING FILIPINO ENTREPRENEURS IN SINGAPORE

The Philippine Embassy proudly launched the printed version of its book entitled “Making a Mark on The Little Red Dot: Trailblazing Filipino Entrepreneurs in Singapore” on 4 December 2024 at the Ambassador’s Official Residence. The launch was attended by the book’s subjects, writers and other key Embassy personnel who were instrumental in publishing the book.

The book features the life-stories of twenty-five Filipinos who have not only excelled and succeeded as entrepreneurs in Singapore, but have literally blazed new trails in the field of entrepreneurship, including in the business, trade, industry, green and sustainability, social, culinary, health and lifestyle, cultural and education, as well as digital and online fields.

FILIPINO GAME DEVELOPERS SHINE AT GAMESCOM ASIA 2024, SHOWCASE FILIPINO TALENT AND INNOVATION

PRESS RELEASE | PR-126-2024 22 October 2024, Singapore – Filipino game developers and companies took center stage at the Philippine Pavilion during Gamescom Asia 2024, held from 17 to 20 October 2024 at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. Organized by the Game Developers Association of the Philippines (GDAP) in collaboration with the Philippine …

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US, JAPAN AND THE PHILIPPINES HOLD INAUGURAL TRILATERAL CYBER AND DIGITAL DIALOGUE IN SINGAPORE

A Philippine delegation comprising officials from the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), National Security Council (NSC) and National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), attended the United States-Japan-Philippines Trilateral Cyber and Digital Dialogue on 18 October 2024 at the US Embassy in Singapore. The said Dialogue was held on the sidelines of the 9th Singapore International Cyber Week.

DBM SECRETARY PROMOTES EMPOWERMENT OF MUSLIM COMMUNITIES AT 2024 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON COMMUNITIES OF SUCCESS

Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) participated in the International Conference on Communities of Success (ICCOS) 2024 in Singapore on 14-15 October 2024, upon the invitation of Singapore Minister for Social and Family Development and Second Minister for Health, Mr. Masagos Zulkifli.

Secretary Pagandaman was the sole representative of the Philippine government and the only female among the global leaders at the Conference.

The Conference gathered Muslim minority groups and global leaders to showcase how current and future community leaders can nurture, empower and build trust in their respective communities.

PHILIPPINES WINS BEST DIVE DESTINATION IN ASIA PACIFIC AT TRAVEL WEEKLY ASIA READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS 2024

For the second year in a row, the Philippines was once again recognized as the Best Dive Destination (Asia Pacific) during Travel Weekly Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2024. Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Medardo G. Macaraig received the award, on behalf of the Philippine Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), at the ceremony held in Conrad Singapore Orchard Hotel on 15 October 2024.

HFSE STUDENTS IN SINGAPORE JOIN IN MANA MO’S CALL FOR RESPONSIBLE USE OF MARINE RESOURCES AND PROTECTION OF MARINE BIODIVERSITY

Primary and secondary students of Filipino-run school in Singapore, HFSE International School, joined the Philippines’ observance of the Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month (MANA Mo) this September.

In conjunction with the school’s annual Science Week, and in support of the Philippine Embassy’s call to support the MANA Mo campaign, the HFSE International School hosted a series of activities to raise their students’ awareness on the importance of marine conservation and protection.

PH EMBASSY AND GARDENS BY THE BAY UNVEIL GARDENS BY THE BAHAY KUBO: A FIESTA OF ORCHIDS

The Philippine Embassy in Singapore, in collaboration with the Gardens by the Bay, unveiled today the Gardens by the Bahay Kubo: A Fiesta of Orchids, the newest orchid display at the Cloud Forest.

The event was graced by Singapore Minister for Manpower, Dr. Tan See Leng, as the Guest of Honor, and Philippine Secretary for Migrant Workers, Hans Leo J. Cacdac. Also in attendance were Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Medardo G. Macaraig, and Mr. Felix Loh, CEO of Gardens by the Bay.

The exhibit, part of the celebrations marking the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Singapore, is the first collaboration between the Philippine Embassy and the Gardens by the Bay.

PH EMBASSY EXPLORES SINGAPORE’S MARITIME AND SUSTAINABLE GALLERIES IN OBSERVANCE OF MANA MO 2024

It’s MANA Mo Time!

Personnel of the Philippine Embassy in Singapore and their families visited the Singapore Maritime Gallery and the Sustainable Singapore Gallery on 7 September 2024 as part of the Embassy’s month-long activities in observance of the Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month (MANA Mo) this September.

As maritime nations, both the Philippines and Singapore share a deep connection to the sea, with their economies, cultures, and histories heavily shaped by their strategic positions and rich maritime resources.

The visit to the galleries was also organized in celebration of the 55th anniversary of Philippines-Singapore bilateral relations this year.

Get to know more about Singapore as a maritime city and its efforts towards achieving its sustainable agenda by 2030 by visiting these galleries.

PHILIPPINES-SINGAPORE RELATIONS ACHIEVE GREATER HEIGHTS DURING SINGAPORE PRESIDENT’S STATE VISIT

The Philippines and Singapore have further reinforced their strong bilateral ties with the signing of two new Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) focused on the deployment of Filipino healthcare workers and the development of carbon credits at the sidelines of the State Visit of Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam to the Philippines from 15 to 17 August 2024. These agreements build on the momentum established with the signing of an MOU on defense cooperation between the Department of National Defense (DND) and Singapore’s Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) in July 2024.

In their bilateral meeting held on 15 August 2024, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and President Tharman Shanmugaratnam expressed satisfaction with the progress of Philippine-Singapore bilateral relations. President Marcos said relations have undergone “immense transformation” since they were established over five decades ago, and are today strong and multi-faceted.

PHILIPPINE MATH WIZARDS BAG TWO OVERALL WINS AT 2024 SINGAPORE INTERNATIONAL MATH OLYMPIAD CHALLENGE

Filipino students Nathan Y. Gohoc and Carsten Edmund S. Ang won as Overall Champion for Grade 4, and Overall First Runner-Up for Grade 7, respectively, during the tenth-year run of the Singapore International Math Olympiad Challenge (SIMOC) on 21 July 2024.

SIMOC is a prestigious annual competition which gathers young math enthusiasts from around the world. This year’s SIMOC run has the highest participant turnout, with around 2,000 students from 32 countries gathering to challenge and expand their intellectual abilities.

PHILIPPINES AND SINGAPORE STRENGTHEN DEFENSE PARTNERSHIP, SIGN MOU ON DEFENSE COOPERATION

Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. and Singapore Minister for Defence Dr. Ng Eng Hen signed the Philippines and Singapore Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Defense Cooperation this afternoon at the Shangri-La Hotel Singapore. The signing of the MOU on Defense Cooperation marked a significant milestone in strengthening the defense ties between the Philippines and Singapore.

PHILIPPINES AND CHINA AGREE ON ARRANGEMENT FOR ROTATION AND RESUPPLYING (RORE) TO BRP SIERRA MADRE ON AYUNGIN SHOAL

MANILA 19 July 2024 – The Philippines and the People’s Republic of China have reached an understanding of principles and approaches that will be observed by both sides in order to avoid misunderstanding and miscalculation in the conduct of the Philippines’ lawful and routine rotation and resupply missions to the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin …

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PHILIPPINES PARTICIPATES IN ASEF BOARD OF GOVERNORS’ MEETING IN BALI, INDONESIA

Philippine Ambassador to Singapore and Philippine Governor to the Asia Europe Foundation (ASEF) Medardo G. Macaraig, joined fellow Governors of ASEF member countries in the 45th Asia-Europe Board of Governors’ Meeting (ASEFBoG45) held in Bali, Indonesia from 11 to 13 July 2024. He was accompanied in the meeting by First Secretary and Consul Joyleen E. Santos.

The ASEFBoG45 was hosted by the Government of Indonesia and co-chaired by Mr. Md. Rais Hasan Sarower, ASEF Governor from Bangladesh and Chair of the BoG, and Ambassador Toru Morikawa from Japan, who will soon conclude his term as ASEF Executive Director.

The Meeting in Bali also welcomed 14 new Governors to ASEF, discussed ASEF’s 3-year Strategy as well as updates and reports on the organization’s work on communications, human resources, finances and 2025 project proposals. It concluded with a renewed commitment from all participating countries to work together in addressing pressing global issues and fostering greater understanding and cooperation between Asia and Europe.

PRESIDENT MARCOS JR. DELIVERS HISTORIC KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT SHANGRI-LA DIALOGUE ASIA SECURITY SUMMIT

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. made history on Friday, 31 May 2023, as the first Philippine leader who delivered the keynote address to open the 21st edition of the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore focusing on global defense and security affairs. On the issues on maritime threats and insecurity in the Philippines, particularly in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), President Marcos stood firm during the summit in protecting the country’s sovereign rights, adhering to the rules-based international order and to the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

AFP CHIEF OF STAFF GENERAL BRAWNER VISITS SINGAPORE, REAFFIRMS STRONG PH-SG DEFENSE TIES

The Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), General Romeo S. Brawner Jr., is in Singapore for an official visit from 17 to 18 April 2024, upon the invitation of Vice Admiral Aaron Beng, Chief of the Defence Force of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF). General Brawner is accompanied by Brigadier General (BGEN) Joel M. Paloma PA, BGEN Patriarch Robinson P. Pel PA, Colonel Walter P. Icaro PA (MNSA) and Captain Jerome I. Peñas PA.

DFA Statement on Tensions in the Middle East Region

MANILA 15 April 2024 – The Philippines expresses its serious concern over the increasing tensions between Israel and Iran. We urge all parties to refrain from escalating the situation and to work towards a peaceful resolution of their conflict. The Philippines has long advocated for all states to adhere to the principles of international law …

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PHILIPPINES RECOGNIZED AS SUSTAINABLE DIVE DESTINATION OF THE YEAR AT ASIA DIVE EXPO (ADEX)

PRESS RELEASE PR-036-2024 15 April 2024, Singapore – The Philippines was hailed as the Sustainable Dive Destination of the Year during the Opening Ceremony of the Asia Dive Expo (ADEX), held from 12 to 14 April 2024 at the Suntec Exhibition and Convention Centre in Singapore.  ADEX, the largest and longest-running dive expo in Asia, …

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Singapore Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan to visit the Philippines from 15 to 17 April 2024

PASAY 12 April 2024 – Singapore Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan will undertake an official visit to the Philippines on 15-17 April 2024. Secretary for Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo will meet with Foreign Minister Balakrishnan to discuss ways to further strengthen Philippines-Singapore relations, as well as to exchange views on regional and …

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PHILIPPINE SALO-SALO: A CULINARY CELEBRATION OF FILIPINO HERITAGE AT THE GRAND MERCURE ROXY HOTEL SINGAPORE

In celebration of the Filipino Food Month or Buwan ng Kalutong Pilipino with the theme, “Engaging the Youth in Shaping the Future of Philippine Culinary Heritage and Gastronomy;” and National Literature Month (NLM) with the theme, “Ang Panitikan at Kapayapaan” this April, and in commemoration of the 55th anniversary of the Philippines-Singapore diplomatic relations, the Philippine Embassy in Singapore, in collaboration with Feast Asia of the Grand Mercure Roxy Hotel Singapore, will hold the ten-day Philippine Salo-Salo: A Culinary Celebration of Filipino Heritage lunch and dinner buffet on 12-21 April 2024 at Feast Asia, Level 3 Grand Mercure Singapore Roxy, 50 East Coast Road Singapore 428769.

ACM MANILA GALLEON INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE EXPLORES RICH LEGACY OF MARITIME TRADE

PRESS RELEASE PR-030-2024 25 March 2024, Singapore – A week ahead of the conclusion of the four-month Manila Galleon special exhibition at the Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) on 17 March 2024, the ACM hosted the Manila Galleon International Conference on 9-10 March 2024 to highlight the historical significance of the Manila-Acapulco Galleon trade. With a …

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PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR WELCOMES NEW KOREAN AMBASSADOR TO SINGAPORE

PRESS RELEASE PR-021-2024 (18 March 2024, Singapore) Philippine Ambassador to Singapore H.E. Medardo G. Macaraig received the new Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Singapore, H.E. Hong Jin-wook, in a courtesy call by the latter on 15 March 2024 at the Philippine Embassy. Both Ambassadors noted that the year 2024 marks a milestone year …

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THAI AMBASSADOR-DESIGNATE CALLS ON PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR

PRESS RELEASE PR-019-2024 (12 March 2024,  Singapore) Ambassador-designate of Thailand to Singapore, H.E. Ureerat Chareontoh, paid an introductory courtesy call on Philippine Ambassador Medardo G. Macaraig this morning, 12 March 2024,  at the latter’s residence. As both the Philippines and Thailand are founding members of ASEAN, both Ambassadors emphasized the importance of bilateral relations between …

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PH EMBASSY CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY, CALLS ON FILIPINO COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT PH ADVOCACY OF GENDER EQUALITY AND WOMEN EMPOWERMENT

PRESS RELEASE PR-018-2024 (11 March 2024, Singapore) – The Philippine Embassy in Singapore joins the global community in celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD). The celebration includes the launch of the Embassy’s National Women’s Month (NWM) Photobooth Corner and giving of NWM tokens to its female clients. The IWD, which is the highlight of the Philippine’s …

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PHILIPPINE TOURISM PROMOTIONS BOARD TO HOLD LOVE THE PHILIPPINES – BISITA, BE MY GUEST PROGRAM IN SINGAPORE

PRESS RELEASE PR-016-2024 Attention all Filipinos in Singapore! The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, the marketing arm of Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT), will hold the Love the Philippines- Bisita, Be My Guest (BBMG) Program Campaign in Singapore on Saturday, 23 March 2024 at the Hilton Singapore Orchard. The BBMG campaign aims to encourage Overseas …

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PHILIPPINE SENATOR ALAN CAYETANO VISITS SINGAPORE ANTI-SCAM CENTRE

PRESS RELEASE PR-015-2024 8 March 2024, Singapore. The Philippine Embassy in Singapore accompanied Senator Alan Peter S. Cayetano, Chairperson of the Philippine Senate Committee on Science and Technology, in his visit to the Anti-Scam Centre of the Singapore Police Force on 6 March 2024. The visit was an opportunity for the Philippine delegation to gain …

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NEW TIMOR-LESTE AMBASSADOR TO SINGAPORE H.E. ALEXANDRE TILMAN PAYS COURTESY CALL ON PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR

PRESS RELEASE PR-014-2024 8 March 2024, Singapore – Ambassador Medardo G. Macaraig welcomed the new Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste to Singapore, H.E. Alexandre Vital da Cruz Araujo Tilman during the latter’s courtesy call on 7 March 2024 at the former’s Official Residence. During the call, Ambassador Macaraig and Ambassador Tilman agreed to …

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PH Embassy Kicks-Off 2024 National Women’s Month Celebration with Purple Friday and #WecanbeEquALL Campaign

PRESS RELEASE PR-013-2024 04 March 2024, Singapore – The women and men of the Philippine Embassy in Singapore join the departments and agencies of the Philippine Government in observance of the 2024 National Women’s Month (NWM) which runs from 01 to 31 March 2024. This annual monthly celebration goes back to 1988 when former President …

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AMB MACARAIG RETURNS TO SINGAPORE AFTER SUCCESSFUL 6TH INFORMAL CONSULTATIONS ON PHILIPPINES-SINGAPORE ACTION PLAN

PRESS RELEASE PR-010-2024 26 February 2024, Singapore – Following the success of the  6th Informal Consultations on the Philippines-Singapore Action Plan (IC-PSAP) held on 20 February 2024 in Makati City, Philippines, Ambassador Medardo G. Macaraig returned to Singapore, and expressed pleasure on the direction of the Philippines’ relations with Singapore and expressed that he looks …

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