Philippines’ National Refugee Day, 20 June 2025
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The Permanent Mission of the Philippines to ASEAN opened the week with “Blue Monday” in anticipation of the Philippines’ National Refugee Day, 20 June 2025. As a day of observance, National Refugee Day is an invitation for all Filipinos to strengthen our commitment to uphold the principles of human dignity and protection for all who seek safety within our borders, and inclusion despite differences in race, creed, or affiliation.
In its work of weaving Philippine principles and positions further into the fabric of ASEAN, the Mission endeavors to continue building on the nation's enduring legacy as a beacon of hope to displaced people from the region and around the world.
PH MISSION SHOWCASES PHILIPPINE PRODUCTS, DESTINATIONS, & FLAVORS AT ASEAN-INDIA BAZAAR
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The Permanent Mission of the Philippines to ASEAN showcased a diverse array of products and services representing Philippine craftsmanship, wellness culture, and cuisine at the 2025 ASEAN-India Bazaar, which was held 1 May 2025 at the Westin Hotel, Jakarta.
As the current country coordinator for ASEAN-India dialogue relations, the Philippines celebrates the ASEAN-India Year of Tourism through the participation of flag carrier Philippine Airlines, as well as the Filipino-Indonesian fusion label Barong Batik, Philippine wellness brands Kojie-san and Santé Barley, and food service company Le Creme which offered lumpia, empanada, kutsinta, ensaymada and other Filipino favorites.
The ASEAN-India Bazaar is an annual event organized by the Indian Mission to ASEAN, in collaboration with Indonesia’s Indian community and the member states of ASEAN. The Philippine Mission's participation at the event underscored its commitment to strengthening ties between ASEAN and India, promoting understanding among diverse cultures.
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Filipino Women in ASEAN in Celebration of Women's Month 2025
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The Permanent Mission of the Philippines to ASEAN joins the world in celebrating International Women’s Day (8 March) and National Women’s Month in the Philippines (March)!
The Philippines' track record for gender parity is reflected in its leadership, including in the field of diplomacy.
Watch the video here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1GonWcW1iQ/?mibextid=wwXIfr
PH Mission, ASEAN Sec-Gen discuss preparations ahead of 2026 Chairship
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Permanent Mission of the Philippines to ASEAN Chargé d'Affaires, a.i., Ms. Elizabeth T. Te and the Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, discussed the Philippines’ preparations ahead of the 2026 Philippine chairship of ASEAN in a meeting held at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat on 17 March 2025.
CDA Te shared that internal consultations on the Philippines’ theme and priorities for its chairship are ongoing. In response, the Secretary-General extended the ASEAN Secretariat’s support to the Philippines for its upcoming chairship.
Both sides pledged to work closely together in the coming months and onwards into 2026. END.
Image Credit: ASEAN Secretariat / Kusuma Pandu Wijaya
Young Filipino Takes Top Prize at ASEAN-IPR Cybersecurity Essay-Writing Competition
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Filipino researcher Hammil Rainard D. Distor was hailed the champion of the 2024 ASEAN Institute for Peace and Reconciliation (ASEAN-IPR) Cybersecurity Essay Writing Competition in a ceremony in Bangkok, Thailand, on 26 February 2025.
His essay, entitled “Psybersecurity, Empowering Youth to Defend Data in a Digital World” was selected among hundreds of entries from all over ASEAN and Timor Leste. Another essay from the Philippines, “Beyond the Hashtags and Superficialities: A Call to Action for Gender Inclusive Safe Spaces in Cyberspace” by Aphaia Katherine D. Fajardo, was recognized among the top entries in the competition.
The contest was part of the ASEAN-IPR Regional Conference on Cybersecurity and the Role of Information Technology in Fostering a Culture of Peace in ASEAN, an event organized by ASEAN-IPR with support from the Republic of Korea. The conference was held on 24-26 February 2025 and gathered experts on and advocates for peace through cybersecurity from the region and beyond.
Photos courtesy of ASEAN-IPR and Niramit Creations.
PRESS RELEASES
Thursday, 12 June 2025
- Monday, 26 May 2025 ASEAN Fest 2025
- Monday, 07 August 2023 Going Green and Digital for a More Sustainable, Inclusive, and Prosperous Future for All
- Thursday, 02 February 2023 Ambassador Quintana Congratulates Head of Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) for being conferred an Honorary Doctorate Degree by Hokkaido University
- Thursday, 19 January 2023 PH Mission joins the ASEAN Economic Community in advancing the region’s economic priorities for 2023