Philippines and Czech Republic: 45 Years of Diplomatic Relations

Today, October 5, we celebrate 45 years of the establishment of formal diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Czech Republic.   The Philippines has one Foreign Service Post in the Czech Republic, the Philippine Embassy in Prague.   The Philippines and Czech Republic established diplomatic relations on October 5, 1973.   The Czech Republic is … Read more

The Small Dot In The UN Emblem

Do you know what the small dot in the UN Emblem means? October 2018 marks the 73rd anniversary of the United Nations (UN). The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) marks the 73rd founding anniversary of the UN this October with a month-long social media series, highlighting the contributions of the Philippines to the UN over … Read more

Cmdr. Miljun Penaflorida is the new Presidential Yacht Commander

Presidential Yacht welcomes its new commander, Cmdr.Miljun Penaflorida.   Presidential Yacht Barko ng Republika ng Pilipinas (BRP) Ang Pangulo AY25 welcomes its new commander during the Change of Command Ceremony at Pier 13, South Harbor, Manila on October 04, 2018.   The BRP Ang Pangulo is a presidential yacht that was acquired by the Philippine … Read more

Memorial Mass Held In Stockholm for Mailyn Conde Sinambong

A memorial mass was held in Stockholm on Tuesday evening for Mailyn Conde Sinambong. The mass, which was organized by the Philippine Embassy in Oslo, was held at the Heliga Trefaldighets Catholic Church and was concelebrated by Fr. Ron Toledo and Fr. Gabe Baldostamon of the Congregation of the Passion of Jesus. It was participated … Read more

Avail of the Newborn Screening Service

Every first week of October,National Newborn Screening Week is observed as declared by Proclamation No. 540, s. 2004. Avail of the Newborn Screening service. Save your baby from future illnesses! Newborn Screening has been available in the Philippines since 1996. This enables early detection of several inheritable conditions and congenital metabolic disorders which could lead … Read more