The Philippine Embassy in Singapore commemorated the Feast of the Black Nazarene with a Thanksgiving Mass and formally opened its new Chancery, alongside the relaunch of Sentro Rizal Singapore.
During the Feast of the Black Nazarene on Friday, 9 January 2026, the Philippine Embassy in Singapore held a Thanksgiving Mass at the Sinagtala Hall of its newly completed Chancery. The Mass was officiated by Fr. Romeo Yu Chang and marked a significant milestone in the Embassy’s longstanding vision to establish a permanent and representative diplomatic presence in Singapore.
The Embassy expressed its appreciation to the Filipino community, institutional partners, the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines, the Chancery Redevelopment Team, and other stakeholders whose collective efforts made the project possible. Describing the occasion as a shared achievement, the Embassy noted that the new Chancery fulfils “a long-held vision shared by past Philippine Ambassadors to Singapore,” reflecting continuity and commitment in diplomatic service.
Later the same day, approximately 120 guests attended the formal opening of the Chancery and the relaunch of Sentro Rizal Singapore at 20 Nassim Road. Participants included members of the Filipino community, institutional partners, and Embassy personnel. The event highlighted the Embassy’s renewed role as a hub for both diplomatic engagement and cultural exchange.
Located beside the consular area within the new Chancery, Sentro Rizal Singapore serves as the Embassy’s primary platform for cultural diplomacy. It promotes Philippine arts, culture, and heritage while supporting sustained engagement with the Filipino community and Singaporean partners. As the Embassy reaffirmed, the new Chancery stands as “a tangible representation of the Philippine government’s presence in Singapore and its commitment to deepening bilateral ties.” The celebration concluded with a message of gratitude: “Maraming salamat po!”
Source: Philippine Embassy in Singapore
