In his 12 January New Year’s address to the diplomatic corps at the Bellevue Presidential Palace, Federal President Joachim Gauck emphasized the importance of countries to work together and not be overcome by fear nor be “intimidated by terrorism.” He called on all to put their trust in the tools of diplomacy and to strengthen and protect the rule of law. “Persistent, quiet diplomacy can resolve…long-running conflicts in the end… Our solidarity as democrats and as Germans, does not become ... Read more
Sinulog Festival Celebrated Across Germany
The Sinulog Festival in honor of the infant Santo Niño was celebrated by Filipino-German communities across Germany in January. Philippine Ambassador to Germany Melita S. Sta. Maria-Thomeczek was with the Filipino-German community in Bayreuth during their Sinulog celebration on 7 January 2017. After the Mass, the community held a procession, braving below freezing temperatures to observe a national religious tradition. Ambassador Sta. Maria-Thomeczek also graced the Sinulog festivities in ... Read more
UPLIFT: Legal Expert conducts lecture for Embassy Personnel
Family Law and Litigation Expert Atty. Melencio “Mel” Sta. Maria, Jr. shared his legal expertise with Embassy personnel through a lecture on 6 January 2017 at the Philippine Embassy. Atty. Sta. Maria shed light on civil issues, property relations, marriage, annulment and divorce and entertained questions and clarifications from Embassy officials and staff regarding issues important to the Embassy’s Filipino consular clients. Atty. Sta. Maria, Jr. is a lawyer, professor, journalist and ... Read more
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
The Department of Foreign Affairs requests the public's kind understanding on the ongoing delays in the release of passports. These delays are due to technical issues on the part of the company printing the passports. Those with immediate travel plans are advised to wait until their passports are released before confirming their flights. Please be assured that the Department is exerting all efforts to ensure the resumption of normal services as soon as possible. ... Read more
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