Global Affairs

The Philippines participates at the 23rd UN World Tourism Organization General Assembly

Madrid, Spain — The Philippines participated in the 23rd General Assembly of the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) on September 9-13, 2019 in Saint Petersburg. The Philippine delegation was led…

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All Filipina group rocks major festival in Germany

Frankfurt, Germany — Philippine all-girl group 4th Impact performed in the 2019 Museumsuferfest, a festival in Frankfurt which celebrated its museums and its river in a unique combination of art…

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Turon-making competition excites Buwan ng Wika Celebration in Cambodia

Phnom Penh — Seven Filipino children in Cambodia were on a sugar-rush in a cook-off battle for the tastiest and most creative-looking “turon” (banana fritters) on August 24, 2019 at…

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Athletes from the Philippines compete in the International Obstacle Course Racing in Moscow

Moscow, Russia — Filipino athletes competed at the first Ninja Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) World Championship held at Gorky Park from August 30 to September 1, 2019. “Our athletes performed…

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World’s biggest food fair in Germany features Philippine export products

DTI-CITEM leverages on its high-demand tropical food products and PH’s EU-GSP+ coverage as it targets $66M export sales at Anuga 2019 in Cologne, Germany. In a bid to further expand…

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Art Exhibit “Mga Dahon ng Lahi” opens at the Philippine Center in New York

New York — The exhibit of the works of celebrated Filipino artist Fernando “Pando” Manipon dubbed “Mga Dahon ng Lahi” (Pages of Heritage) opened on August 27-30, 2019 at the…

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638 Filipino Student-Trainees Graduate from Agriculture Program in Israel

Tel Aviv, Israel — A total of 638 Filipino student-trainees graduated from Israel’s Agrostudies Program on September 2, 2019 at the Jerusalem International Convention Center. The Philippines has maintained its…

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Entrepreneurship promoted to Filipino community in Mumbai, India

Mumbai, India — Attended by more than hundred (100) would-be entrepreneurs, Commercial Attaché Jeremiah C. Reyes encouraged Filipinos in Mumbai to look for opportunities in business and shared the programs…

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Brazilians get a glimpse of Filipino culture through film

Brasilia — In line with the centennial celebration of Philippine Cinema this September, the Philippine Embassy in Brasilia hosted a special screening of Jose Javier Reyes’ “Ano ang Kulay ng…

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Filipino Artist’s Paintings and Sculptures featured in Katara Cultural Village

Doha, Qatar — The Philippine Embassy in Doha organized a week-long solo art exhibit of Filipino artist Frederick Epistola at the Katara Cultural Village Foundation on August 25, 2019. The…

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Filipina designers head to Paris for the Premiere Classe Trade Show

MANILA, Philippines – Philippine fashion takes the world stage once again at this year’s edition of Premiere Classe, Paris Fashion Week’s foremost accessories trade show. Happening from September 27 to…

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Despite ongoing trade friction, Philippine exports remain resilient, boosted by greater market access in ASEAN, Japan, USA, and China

Makati – Philippine merchandise exports continued to be resilient despite escalating US-China trade frictions and global slowdown, partly due to continued market access in Southeast Asia, Japan, the European Union…

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The Philippines wins big—racks up 98 Awards at the 2019 World Robot Games in Thailand

The Philippine Robotics Team composed of more than 200 students in elementary and high school, from both public and private, collected a total of 98 awards at the World Robot…

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Asia
Events

The Philippines wins Silver and Bronze at the 34th King’s Cup Sepak Takraw World Championship

The Philippine Sepak Takraw team stood proud in the medal podium with a silver and bronze medal finishes in men’s and women’s Hoop Division, respectively, on the 34th King’s Cup Sepak Takraw…

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Philippine Consul General visits the Philippine Pavilion at the 2019 Globalfest in Calgary

Calgary, Canada — As show of support and solidarity with the Filipino community, the Consul General in Calgary Zaldy Patron visited the Philippine Pavilion at the GlobalFest in Elliston Park…

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Asia
Leaders

The Philippines and Singapore reaffirm close relations, sign 8 agreements

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and Singaporean President Halimah Yacob reaffirmed their ties Monday as both leaders look forward to a stronger cooperation in the coming years. President Yacob, the eighth…

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Asia
Events

Philippines promoted at the 25th International Travel Fair in Thailand

The Department of Tourism participated in the 25th Thai International Travel Fair 2019 at the Challenger Hall 2, Impact Muangthong Thani from August 22 to 25, 2019. — For more information,…

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Dance group from Davao places 2nd in World Street Dance Championships in the United Kingdom

Davao-based dance group Groove Unlimited beams with pride after placing second in the UDO World Street Dance Championship in Blackpool, England on August 25, 2019. The UDO World Street Dance…

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The Philippines heats up the United Kingdom’s 2019 Big Feastival

Lahing Kayumanggi (LK) dancers raised the Philippine flag high in the 2019 Big Feastival at the Cotswolds. Crowds flocked to the Philippine booth during the two-day festival on August 23-25,…

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Young German Chefs Try Hand at Filipino Street Food

Berlin – METRO, one of the largest supermarket chains in Germany and Europe, held its Metro Cup Young Chefs on August 23, 2019 at the Metro Cooking Academy in Berlin.…

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The Philippines participates at the 23rd UN World Tourism Organization General Assembly

All Filipina group rocks major festival in Germany

Turon-making competition excites Buwan ng Wika Celebration in Cambodia

Athletes from the Philippines compete in the International Obstacle Course Racing in Moscow

World’s biggest food fair in Germany features Philippine export products

Art Exhibit “Mga Dahon ng Lahi” opens at the Philippine Center in New York

638 Filipino Student-Trainees Graduate from Agriculture Program in Israel

Entrepreneurship promoted to Filipino community in Mumbai, India

Brazilians get a glimpse of Filipino culture through film

Filipino Artist’s Paintings and Sculptures featured in Katara Cultural Village

Filipina designers head to Paris for the Premiere Classe Trade Show

Despite ongoing trade friction, Philippine exports remain resilient, boosted by greater market access in ASEAN, Japan, USA, and China

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The Philippines wins big—racks up 98 Awards at the 2019 World Robot Games in Thailand

The Philippines wins Silver and Bronze at the 34th King’s Cup Sepak Takraw World Championship

Philippine Consul General visits the Philippine Pavilion at the 2019 Globalfest in Calgary

The Philippines and Singapore reaffirm close relations, sign 8 agreements

Philippines promoted at the 25th International Travel Fair in Thailand

Dance group from Davao places 2nd in World Street Dance Championships in the United Kingdom

The Philippines heats up the United Kingdom’s 2019 Big Feastival

Young German Chefs Try Hand at Filipino Street Food

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