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Swiss Embassy celebrates 3rd edition of 'Day of the Future'

Published Nov 24, 2025 04:01 pm
Swiss Ambassador Dr. Nicolas Brühl welcomes the students.
Swiss Ambassador Dr. Nicolas Brühl welcomes the students.
The Embassy of Switzerland in the Philippines successfully held the third edition of the “Day of the Future” on Nov. 13, 2025, bringing together Swiss companies, Filipino students, and educators for a nationwide celebration of career discovery and vocational inspiration.
Held every second Thursday of November, “The Day of the Future” is an annual initiative in Switzerland, known locally as Nationaler Zukunftstag, where young learners are immersed in real workplace environments to gain insights into future career paths. In the Philippines, the program is implemented under the Swiss Cultural Fund, which supports and promotes cultural, educational, and youth-focused initiatives. Now in its third year in the country, the “Day of the Future” continues to expand its reach and impact.
For this year’s edition, the following Swiss companies, along with the Embassy of Switzerland in the Philippines, simultaneously opened their doors to public school students across the nation: Endress+Hauser, Roche Philippines, Holcim Philippines, Novartis Philippines, SGS, Partners Group, and Sateco.
DepEd representative Frederick Orticio with Makati High School students
DepEd representative Frederick Orticio with Makati High School students
The Swiss Embassy with the students and teachers of Makati High School, Makati Integrated School, Gen. Pio del Pilar National High School, and DepEd.
The Swiss Embassy with the students and teachers of Makati High School, Makati Integrated School, Gen. Pio del Pilar National High School, and DepEd.
Learners and teachers tour the embassy.
Learners and teachers tour the embassy.
Gen. Pio del Pilar National High School’s junior ambassador
Gen. Pio del Pilar National High School’s junior ambassador
Each company designed its own full-day program featuring workplace tours, interactive demonstrations, hands-on activities, and mentorship sessions, allowing learners to directly experience a variety of professional fields—from science and engineering to finance, pharmaceuticals, and advanced manufacturing.
These Philippine-based activities were conducted in parallel with the programs held in Switzerland, reinforcing the shared commitment of both countries to empowering the next generation.
This year’s “Day of the Future” was organized in close collaboration with the Department of Education (DepEd), whose support was instrumental in selecting participating public schools nationwide and ensuring that students were able to fully engage in the day’s activities. The embassy expressed its appreciation to DepEd for its continued partnership in strengthening educational opportunities for Filipino learners.
At its core, the “Day of the Future” aims to highlight the importance of vocational training, a cornerstone of Switzerland’s globally recognized education system. By exposing young Filipinos to diverse professions and real-world work environments, the initiative seeks to broaden their career horizons and encourage them to explore multiple paths to success.
The Swiss Embassy and the Swiss Cultural Fund remain committed to supporting youth development through programs that promote curiosity, practical learning, and future-ready skills. With each edition, the “Day of the Future” continues to grow as a meaningful bridge between Swiss expertise and Filipino potential.

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