Philippine Ambassador engages Singapore leaders to strengthen bilateral ties and regional cooperation.
The Ambassador of the Philippines to Singapore, H.E. Medardo G Macaraig, attended the Annual Diplomatic Reception hosted by Tharman Shanmugaratnam at the National Gallery Singapore. The event provided an opportunity to reaffirm bilateral ties and engage with Singapore’s leadership on areas of mutual interest.
The reception brought together members of the diplomatic corps and senior government officials, serving as a platform for dialogue and engagement. During the event, Ambassador Macaraig held discussions with Lawrence Wong, Lee Hsien Loong, and Vivian Balakrishnan, reflecting ongoing diplomatic exchanges between the two countries.
In his engagements, Ambassador Macaraig conveyed the Philippines’ appreciation to the Singapore Government for facilitating the return of 24 Filipino nationals through a Singapore-chartered flight from Saudi Arabia. The gesture was acknowledged as a demonstration of cooperation and support between the two countries.
The Philippines and Singapore marked 57 years of diplomatic relations in 2026. Both sides reiterated their commitment to further strengthening cooperation across key areas, including trade and investment, security and defence, green economy initiatives, cultural exchanges, and people-to-people ties.
The engagement underscored the shared commitment of both countries to deepen bilateral relations and advance regional and multilateral cooperation within ASEAN.
Source: Philippines Embassy in Singapore
