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Jose Rizal and Wilhelm Tell

30.12.2020 — Article Philippines
As we celebrate #RizalDay, Swiss writer Annette Hug sits down with Filipino Studies Professor Ramon Guillermo to discuss the relationship between two national heroes – Filipino Jose Rizal and Swiss Wilhelm Tell.

COVID-19: PHILIPPINE TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS VALID ALSO FOR TRAVELLERS FROM SWITZERLAND

30.12.2020 — Local news Philippines
Travel restrictions set by the Philippine government until 15 January 2021.

Gastronomic Christmas - Adobo Glazed Duck Breast with Pumpkin Adlai Risotto

Adobo glazed Duck Breast with Pumpkin Adlai Risotto © FDFA

11.12.2020 — Article Philippines
Learn how to make this Swiss-Filipino inspired Christmas dish!

Swiss market studies highlight potential for Philippine food and textile exports to Europe

11.12.2020 — Press release Philippines
The study aims to maximize the potential of the Free Trade Agreement between the Philippines and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).

Switzerland stands in solidarity with the Philippines and supports victims of typhoons and floods

Solidarity is an integral part of the Swiss national identity © Switzerland Tourism/BAFU

10.12.2020 — Press release Philippines
Switzerland has responded to the emergency appeal of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) amounting to CHF 500’000.

Angels for Angels - A Swiss Solidarity Action

21.11.2020 — Press release Philippines
This Christmas season, be an #AngelsforAngels!

EFTA study looks to maximize Philippine exports

DTI EMB Director Senen Perlada and Swiss Ambassador Alain Gaschen © DTI, FDFA

22.09.2020 — Local news Philippines
A collaboration between the Department of Trade and Industry and the Swiss Investment Promotion Program hopes to boost trade between EFTA and the Philippines.

COVID-19 Information sheet for Swiss Nationals residing in the Philippines

11.09.2020 — Philippines
The Swiss Embassy in Manila has provided an COVID-19 information sheet for Swiss Nationals residing in the Philippines.

#MasarapSwitzerland - Pastetli

30.07.2020 — Article Philippines
Make your own #MasarapSwitzerland Swiss dish, and you can get a chance to win a Nespresso machine!

Get a chance to win a Nespresso machine by making your own Emmental dish!

23.07.2020 — Article Philippines
Celebrate the #SwissNationalDay with your own Emmental dish!

Information with regards to COVID-19

The spread of the novel Coronavirus COVID-19 has led the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare it a pandemic. The outbreak has serious consequences worldwide, including Switzerland and the Philippines.

06.07.2020 — Press release Philippines
The spread of the novel Coronavirus COVID-19 has led the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare it a pandemic. The outbreak has serious consequences worldwide, including Switzerland and the Philippines.

Swiss companies contribute to PH COVID-19 response

Swiss company Novartis and its division Sandoz strongly support the Philippines’ efforts against the COVID-19 pandemic.

03.07.2020 — Press release Philippines
Swiss company Novartis and its division Sandoz strongly support the Philippines’ efforts against the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Swiss market studies highlight potential for Philippine food and textile exports to Europe

11.12.2020 — Press release Philippines
The study aims to maximize the potential of the Free Trade Agreement between the Philippines and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).

Switzerland stands in solidarity with the Philippines and supports victims of typhoons and floods

10.12.2020 — Press release Philippines
Switzerland has responded to the emergency appeal of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) amounting to CHF 500’000.

Angels for Angels - A Swiss Solidarity Action

21.11.2020 — Press release Philippines
This Christmas season, be an #AngelsforAngels!

Information with regards to COVID-19

Swiss companies contribute to PH COVID-19 response

03.07.2020 — Press release Philippines
Swiss company Novartis and its division Sandoz strongly support the Philippines’ efforts against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Application for the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship is now open!

19.08.2019 — Press release Philippines
Looking for that sign to pursue a postgraduate opportunity at an outstanding institution? Maybe this is it!

EFTA-PH FTA “Open for Business” - First FTA shipment arrives in PH

27.11.2018 — Press release Philippines
Swiss Ambassador Andrea Reichlin and Norwegian Ambassador Bjørn Jahnsen proudly announced the successful take-off of the Philippines - European Free Trade Association (EFTA) free trade agreement (FTA) during a business reception at the Swiss residence in Makati City.

Norway and Switzerland projects boost in economic relations after Senate concurrence on ETFA trade

08.03.2018 — Press release Philippines
Norwegian Ambassador Erik Førner and Swiss Ambassador Andrea Reichlin lauded the Philippine Senate for the successful concurrence of the ratificiation of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the Philippines and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), namely Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland.

Human Rights Day 2017

12.12.2017 — Press release Philippines
In one year from today, on 10 December 2018, Switzerland and the international community will commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which 70 years after its adoption, remains of unequivocal relevance. Human rights are a necessity for our societies, an invaluable ingredient to boost peace and stability and to foster sustainable development. Human rights are at the heart of the values represented by Switzerland and its political model, which is founded on the principles of democracy, non-discrimination, peaceful coexistence, gender equality, and mutual respect among people having different religious, linguistic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Health Tech Challenge

12.12.2017 — Press release Philippines

HealthTech Challenge PH commemorates 60 years of PH-Switzerland

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State Secretary Johannes Matyassy in Manila for ASEAN Foreign Minister's Meeting

10.08.2017 — Press release Philippines

In the framework of its Sectorial Dialogue Partnership with ASEAN, which celebrates 2017 its 50^th anniversary, Switzerland was invited to participate at the ASEAN Foreign Minister's Meeting taking place in Manila. State Secretary for Asia and Pacific Johannes Matyassy represented Switzerland at the events organized by the Philippines, this year’s chair of ASEAN.

Hand-over ceremony celebrated on Kinatarkan Island

05.06.2017 — Press release Philippines

On May 31, the official hand-over ceremony celebrated the reconstruction of 608 houses destroyed by typhoon Haiyan on Kinatarkan Island. The reconstruction was assisted by Caritas Switzerland and made possible by Swiss Solidarity. The hand-over ceremony was a celebration of the efforts of the affected communities as well as their partners in reconstruction.