Press Releases
Two Filipino Films Win Praise at the 31st Moscow International Film Festival
PR-499-09, 2 July 2009 - The Philippine Embassy in Moscow reported that the films by avant-garde Filipino directors Adolfo Alix Jr. and Raya Martin won praise from Russian audiences and critics at the 31st Moscow International Film Festival (MIFF). “Manila”, an independently-produced... [Read more...]
Photo News
Philippine Opera Company’s Harana Performs in Amsterdam for RP Independence Day Celebrations
PH-088-09, 29 June 2009 - Philippine Ambassador to The Netherlands Romeo A. Arguelles (left) welcomed the audience at the Harana performance in Amsterdam. Harana is the cultural arm of the Philippine Opera Company which performs internationally to promote Philippine culture... [Read more...]
Fact Sheet
Fact Sheet: VFA helps build a strong republic
25 February 2009 The Philippine Government believes that the Philippines-United States Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) is indispensable to the nation’s security. This Fact Sheet contains information on gains that accrue to the Philippines through the VFA. The RP-US Visiting... [Read more...]
Messages
Message of H.E. Dr. Alberto G. Romulo, Secretary of Foreign Affairs, on the Occasion of the 111th Independence Day, 12 June 2009
In the afternoon of 12 June 1898 in the town of Cavite-Viejo, Filipinos gathered at the residence of General Emilio Aguinaldo to witness the first Philippine national flag unfurl as the San Francisco de Malabon Band played the Lupang Hinirang. Reciting the Declaration of Philippine... [Read more...]
Speeches
“The Road to Reconcialiation”, Hon. Dr. Alberto G. Romulo, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines
THE ROAD TO RECONCILIATION Hon. DR. ALBERTO G. ROMULO Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines High Level Political Dialogue of the Group of Friends: “Reinforcing Our Commitment to Our Alliance” First Alliance of Civilizations Forum 3:30-5:30... [Read more...]
Statements
Statement of the Hon. Alberto G. Romulo, Secretary of Foreign Affairs on the approval by the US Congress of benefits for Filipino World War II Veterans, 14 February 2009
SFA-AGR-001-09 I share the profound sense of joy that our nation and especially our Filipino World War Two veterans feel with the passage in the US Congress of a law that recognizes their military service and grants them the benefits that they so truly deserve. The passage of... [Read more...]
A(H1N1) Updates
A(H1N1) Updates
Reports from Philippine Embassies and Consulates
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111th Anniversary of Philippine Independence Day
Kalayaan 2009
PRESIDENT GLORIA MACAPAGAL ARROYO’S
2009 PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY MESSAGE
FOR FILIPINOS ABROAD
Malacanang, Manila
June 10, 2009 
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Waterproofing of 5th Floor Roof Decks Located in the Main Building
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Waterproofing of 5th Floor Roof Decks Located in the Main Building of DFA Download here