President H.E. Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. visited the newly completed Philippine Chancery in Singapore while leading a series of high-level engagements with investors and business executives, reinforcing the Philippines’ commitment to deeper economic cooperation and diplomatic engagement.
President H.E. Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. visited the newly completed Philippine Chancery at 20 Nassim Road on 16 July 2026, marking a significant milestone in the Philippine Embassy’s efforts to strengthen its diplomatic presence and enhance services for the Filipino community in Singapore. Accompanied by First Lady H.E. Louise Araneta-Marcos, the President toured the new Chancery, met with business executives, and highlighted the Philippine Government’s commitment to providing modern, accessible and responsive facilities for overseas Filipinos.
During the visit, President Marcos Jr. and the First Lady met members of the Future Economic Cooperation Council (FECC), continuing discussions initiated during the Global Economic Cooperation (GEC) East Summit held the previous day. The engagement reaffirmed the Philippines’ commitment to fostering stronger international economic partnerships and promoting sustained collaboration with global stakeholders.
The President also led a high-level dialogue with leading investors and business executives at the Embassy’s Sinagtala Hall under the Sampaguita Dialogue Series. Co-organised with the Milken Institute, the roundtable highlighted the Philippines’ recent achievement of attaining Upper-Middle Income Country status, underscoring the country’s stronger economic performance, expanding investment potential and readiness to collaborate with international partners in driving innovation and sustainable growth.
Philippine Ambassador to Singapore H.E. Medardo G. Macaraig described the visit as a historic occasion, noting that, to the Embassy’s knowledge, President Marcos Jr. is the first incumbent Philippine President to visit the Philippine Embassy in Singapore. He also remarked that the Embassy is likely the first Philippine diplomatic mission to receive a visit from the First Couple since they assumed office in June 2022.
During the visit, President Marcos Jr. and the First Lady signed commemorative photographs marking the completion of the Chancery redevelopment, concluding a three-year project that began with the President’s approval of the architectural design in September 2023.
President Marcos Jr. was in Singapore for a Working Visit from 14 to 16 July 2026, during which he met Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, engaged investors and business leaders, and addressed a private roundtable co-hosted by the Embassy and the Milken Institute. Meanwhile, the First Lady participated in the GEC East Summit, where she engaged with international business leaders and distinguished guests, further strengthening the Philippines’ economic and diplomatic ties with Singapore and the wider region.
Source: Philippine Embassy in Singapore
