Statement of His Excellency Benigno S. Aquino III President of the Philippines On the terror activities of the Abu Sayyaf [Released on April 27, 2016] Yesterday, I sent a letter to the family of John Ridsdel expressing our condolences. We are so appalled by this murder. Mr. Ridsdel was a person against whom no one had any grievance—a person who was powerless against his captors. This murder was meant to terrorize our whole population. The Abu Sayyaf thought they could instill fear in us; ... Read more
ANNOUNCEMENT HOLIDAYS IN MAY
The Embassy will be closed on the following days: Thursday, 5 May 2016 (Ascension - Holiday) Monday, 9 May 2016 (Philippine Elections) Tuesday, 10 May 2016 (Counting and Canvassing of Votes) Monday, 16 May 2016 (Pentecost Monday - Holiday) All consular applicants are advised to review their travel calendar in light of this announcement. For emergency cases, please call the Embassy at the following mobile number: 0173 521 ... Read more
Filipino Voter Turnout Surpasses 1,000th Mark in Germany
The Special Ballot Reception and Custody Group (SBRCG) of the Philippine Embassy in Berlin reported to the DFA-Overseas Voting Secretariat that it has received more than 1,000 ballot envelopes for the 2016 Philippine Presidential Elections during the first week of the month-long overseas voting period. From April 9, 2016 to May 9, 2016, a total of 4,971 certified Filipino overseas absentee voters (not counting seafarers) in Germany are given the opportunity to cast their vote by mail at the ... Read more
Secretary Baldoz visits Germany, highlights need for sustainable labor cooperation
Philippine Labor Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz visited Germany on 19-22 March 2016 together with Assistant Administrator Liberty Casco and Director Nimfa de Guzman of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) to promote Philippine-German labor cooperation under the Triple Win Program. The visit was also to celebrate the third anniversary of the signing of the “Agreement Concerning the Placement of Filipino Health Care Professionals in Employment Positions in the Federal ... Read more
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