Department of Foreign Affairs

PH Consulate in Sydney Promotes PH Oral Tradition to Young Fil-Australians

SYDNEY 29 October 2018 – With the aim to promote Philippine cultural heritage and tradition to the young generation of Filipino-Australians, the Philippine Consulate General in Sydney organized a presentation…

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PH Ambassador to Portugal Calls on Cardinal of Fatima

LISBON 29 October 2018 — Philippine Ambassador to Portugal Celia Anna M. Feria paid a courtesy call on the newly installed Cardinal of Leiria-Fatima His Eminence Antonio Augusto dos Santos…

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PH Confers Order of Sikatuna on WIPO Director General

GENEVA 23 October 2018 — The Philippines formally conferred the Order of Sikatuna on Director-General Francis Gurry of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), in recognition of the significant assistance…

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New Foreign Affairs Secretary Warmly Welcomed by Filipinos in Belgium, Europe

BRUSSELS 24 October 2018 —Newly-installed Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro L. Locsin Jr. met with members of the Filipino community in two separate events in Brussels on 19 and 20 October…

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PH Participates at International French Travel Market Top Resa

Ambassador to France Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro inaugurates the exhibit of the Department of Tourism (DOT) at the International French Travel Market (IFTM) Top Resa held on 25 to 28…

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Asia
Events

Filipino Teacher in Kyrgyzstan Hailed Best Teacher Awardee by SAPAT Organization

Another milestone of a Filipino abroad: Filipino teacher Aileen Tadena Dacumos, an 11-year resident in Kyrgyzstan, was hailed as a Best Teacher Awardee by SAPAT Organization on 08 October 2018.…

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PH, UN Mark 73 Years Of Strong Partnership

24 October 2018 – The Philippines and the United Nations jointly celebrated the 73rd UN Day on Wednesday by highlighting the strong partnership between the government and the world body…

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Filipino Architects in UAE Encouraged to Design Zayed House

ABU DHABI 20 October 2018 – Filipino architects in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are encouraged to submit their designs for a contest geared towards sustainability. Ambassador to the UAE…

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Asia
Events

PH Lady Volcanoes Bags Silver in Asia Rugby Match in Brunei

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN 23 October 2018 – The Philippine Lady Volcanoes bagged silver in the Asia Rugby Women’s 7s Trophy following a fierce final match with Malaysia held at the…

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PH and Acapulco Celebrates 453rd Anniversary of Galleon Route

MEXICO 18 October 2018 – Ambassador to Mexico Demetrio R. Tuason served as the guest of honor during the commemoration of the 453rd anniversary of the Manila-Acapulco Galleon Trade in…

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Middle East & Africa

PH Consulate General in Dubai Holds Art Exhibit of Young Overseas Filipino Artists

DUBAI 22 October 2018 – As part of highlighting and promoting the rich and vibrant Philippine art and the skills of Filipino young artists, the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai…

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PH Ambassador Presents Credentials to Grand Duke of Luxembourg

BRUSSELS 22 October 2018 — Cementing the cordial ties between the Philippines and Luxembourg, Ambassador to Brussels Eduardo José A. de Vega presented his letters of credentials to His Royal…

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