In a significant and historic visit, Elke Pickert, the great-great-granddaughter of the esteemed Ferdinand Blumentritt, along with her husband, Michael Ocvirk, toured Manila for the very first time. Professor Ferdinand Blumentrit was a teacher, lecturer, and author of articles and books on...
The celebratory toast with Department of Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Hellen De La Vega, Dean of the Diplomatic corps, Archbishop Charles John Brown, and Ambassador Shri Harsh K. Jain of the Embassy of India Ambassador Shri Harsh K. Jain of the Embassy of India to the Philippines, welcomed guests...
With over 1,000 guests gracing the occasion, it’s the biggest national day reception held as expressed by the host, the Ambassador of the Embassy of Australia Hae Kyong Yu, and her spouse Ian Fergus Murphy. Observed annually on Jan. 26 as the official national day of Australia, the reception of...
On Dec. 13, 2024, the chargé d’affaires of the Iraq Embassy, Dr. Khalid Ibrahim Mohammed Alhamam, hosted a get-together dinner at the Embassy Chancery in Makati to mark the 100th anniversary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq. The event gathered select guests and friends...
Consular Ball Chair Gambia Consul Agnes Huibonhoa, Ambassador Francis Chua, Tourism Sec. Christina Garcia-Frasco, Fiji Consul Jesus Pineda Jr., Malaysia Ambassador Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino, Thailand Ambassador Tull Traisorat and CCP Vice Dean and Belgium Consul Fabio The 49th Annual Ball of the...
In November 2024, the Diplomatic and Consular Corps of Monaco from around the globe gathered in the Principality to celebrate the National Day of Monaco, also known as the Day of the Prince. This annual occasion honors the enduring legacy of the Grimaldi family, whose reign has shaped the identity...
Photo by Nick Morrison on Unsplash The Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC) of the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines is now accepting applications for the Japanese Studies and Teacher Training categories of the 2025 Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Scholarship. Applicants must be...
Dato Sri Haji Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah Malaysia’s Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Sarawak Ambassador of the Embassy of Malaysia Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino On Dec. 5, 2024, the Embassy of Malaysia in Manila hosted its highly anticipated media night...
City Government of Makati Employees Choir entertains the guests with happy melodies. The Embassy of Mexico in the Philippines recently hosted a celebration of Las Posadas, a cherished Mexican tradition observed from Dec. 16 to 24. The term posada, meaning "shelter" or "inn," embodies the values of...
Ambassador of the Embassy of the State of Qatar H.E Ahmed Saad N. A. Al-Homidi delivers his welcome remarks. In celebration of the Qatar National Day, the embassy organized a reception at the Grand Ballroom of Shangri-La The Fort, Manila on Dec. 12, 2024. The reception was attended by dignitaries...
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held with Rodney Hall, Ambassador Titanilla Tóth, Deputy State Secretary Katalin Bihari, Atty. Ma. Theresa Veloso, and Rico Manuel The Embassy of Hungary, together with Asia by Bromhead Holdings Inc., introduced Kuube, smart benches developed from ideas the company...
In celebration of the National Day, the Embassy organized a reception at the Grand Ballroom of Shangri-Bonifacio– Global Hotel, Manila. On Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, the reception was attended by a large number of dignitaries and guests, including Philippine government officials and members of...
