Information with regards to COVID-19

06.07.2020 — Press release Philippines

The spread of the novel Coronavirus COVID-19 has led the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare it a pandemic. The outbreak has serious consequences worldwide, including Switzerland and the Philippines.

Swiss companies contribute to PH COVID-19 response

03.07.2020 — Press release Philippines
Swiss company Novartis and its division Sandoz strongly support the Philippines’ efforts against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Letter to Swiss Tourists

14.04.2020 — Position Philippines
Travel options as of 13 April 2020.

List of Operational Hotels as of 27 March

13.04.2020 — Position Philippines
As provided by the Philippine Department of Tourism.

Important information on official repatriation flight

28.03.2020 — Position Philippines
Scheduled on Sunday, 29 March 2020

Repatriation flight for Swiss tourists confirmed

27.03.2020 — Position Philippines
Important information for the official special flight from Manila / Cebu to Zurich

Important information regarding official repatriation flight from Manila/Cebu to Zurich

26.03.2020 — Position Philippines
As of 26 March 2020, 5pm.

Update on possible repatriation flight to Switzerland for Swiss Tourists

25.03.2020 — Position Philippines
As of 5pm, 25 March 2020.

Possible repatriation flight for Swiss Tourists

24.03.2020 — Position Philippines
Makati, 24. März 2020 - The Swiss Embassy is studying the possibility of organizing a repatriation flight for Swiss tourists currently in the country.

Information for Swiss tourists in the Philippines

19.03.2020 — Local news Philippines
Latest information for Swiss tourists currently in the Philippines.

COVID-19: Important announcement for Swiss citizens in the Philippines

18.03.2020 — Position Philippines
The ongoing spread of the new coronavirus has led many governments around the world to take action and stringent measures. 

Communication with regards to the Novel Coronavirus COVID-19

13.03.2020 — Position Philippines
New measures by the Philippine Government / Implications for Swiss community and tourists / Adaption of Embassy activities 

Information with regards to COVID-19

06.07.2020 — Press release Philippines

The spread of the novel Coronavirus COVID-19 has led the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare it a pandemic. The outbreak has serious consequences worldwide, including Switzerland and the Philippines.

Swiss companies contribute to PH COVID-19 response

03.07.2020 — Press release Philippines
Swiss company Novartis and its division Sandoz strongly support the Philippines’ efforts against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Application for the Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship is now open!

19.08.2019 — Press release Philippines
Looking for that sign to pursue a postgraduate opportunity at an outstanding institution? Maybe this is it!

EFTA-PH FTA “Open for Business” - First FTA shipment arrives in PH

27.11.2018 — Press release Philippines
Swiss Ambassador Andrea Reichlin and Norwegian Ambassador Bjørn Jahnsen proudly announced the successful take-off of the Philippines - European Free Trade Association (EFTA) free trade agreement (FTA) during a business reception at the Swiss residence in Makati City.

Norway and Switzerland projects boost in economic relations after Senate concurrence on ETFA trade

08.03.2018 — Press release Philippines
Norwegian Ambassador Erik Førner and Swiss Ambassador Andrea Reichlin lauded the Philippine Senate for the successful concurrence of the ratificiation of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the Philippines and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), namely Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland. 

Human Rights Day 2017

12.12.2017 — Press release Philippines
In one year from today, on 10 December 2018, Switzerland and the international community will commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which 70 years after its adoption, remains of unequivocal relevance. Human rights are a necessity for our societies, an invaluable ingredient to boost peace and stability and to foster sustainable development. Human rights are at the heart of the values represented by Switzerland and its political model, which is founded on the principles of democracy, non-discrimination, peaceful coexistence, gender equality, and mutual respect among people having different religious, linguistic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Health Tech Challenge

12.12.2017 — Press release Philippines

HealthTech Challenge PH commemorates 60 years of PH-Switzerland

State Secretary Johannes Matyassy in Manila for ASEAN Foreign Minister's Meeting

10.08.2017 — Press release Philippines

In the framework of its Sectorial Dialogue Partnership with ASEAN, which celebrates 2017 its 50^th anniversary, Switzerland was invited to participate at the ASEAN Foreign Minister's Meeting taking place in Manila. State Secretary for Asia and Pacific Johannes Matyassy represented Switzerland at the events organized by the Philippines, this year’s chair of ASEAN.

Hand-over ceremony celebrated on Kinatarkan Island

05.06.2017 — Press release Philippines

On May 31, the official hand-over ceremony celebrated the reconstruction of 608 houses destroyed by typhoon Haiyan on Kinatarkan Island. The reconstruction was assisted by Caritas Switzerland and made possible by Swiss Solidarity. The hand-over ceremony was a celebration of the efforts of the affected communities as well as their partners in reconstruction.

Swiss Assistant State Secretary Johannes Matyassy paid a courtesy call to Philippine Acting Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo

06.04.2017 — Press release Philippines

As part of the celebrations for the 60th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Switzerland and the Philippines, Swiss Assistanct State Secretary Johannes Matyassy paid a courtesy call to Philippine Acting Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo to discuss international and regional issues, the Philippine ASEAN Chairmanship and bilateral relations. 

Health Forum Press Release

20.03.2017 — Press release Philippines

Universal Health Coverage and Access to Quality Healthcare:

Aspirations in the Philippines and Switzerland

Press Release (PDF, Number of pages 2, 288.8 kB) 

Swiss Health Forum on “Universal Health Coverage and Access to Quality Healthcare: Aspirations in the Philippines and Switzerland”

15.03.2017 — Press release Philippines

On 20 March 2017, four speakers will be discussing innovative Swiss and Philippine health policies and programs on  universal health coverage with about  200 health sector stakeholders.

Letter to Swiss Tourists

14.04.2020 — Position Philippines
Travel options as of 13 April 2020.

List of Operational Hotels as of 27 March

13.04.2020 — Position Philippines
As provided by the Philippine Department of Tourism.

Important information on official repatriation flight

28.03.2020 — Position Philippines
Scheduled on Sunday, 29 March 2020

Repatriation flight for Swiss tourists confirmed

27.03.2020 — Position Philippines
Important information for the official special flight from Manila / Cebu to Zurich

Important information regarding official repatriation flight from Manila/Cebu to Zurich

26.03.2020 — Position Philippines
As of 26 March 2020, 5pm.

Update on possible repatriation flight to Switzerland for Swiss Tourists

25.03.2020 — Position Philippines
As of 5pm, 25 March 2020.

Possible repatriation flight for Swiss Tourists

24.03.2020 — Position Philippines
Makati, 24. März 2020 - The Swiss Embassy is studying the possibility of organizing a repatriation flight for Swiss tourists currently in the country.

Information for Swiss tourists in the Philippines

19.03.2020 — Local news Philippines
Latest information for Swiss tourists currently in the Philippines.

COVID-19: Important announcement for Swiss citizens in the Philippines

18.03.2020 — Position Philippines
The ongoing spread of the new coronavirus has led many governments around the world to take action and stringent measures. 

Communication with regards to the Novel Coronavirus COVID-19

13.03.2020 — Position Philippines
New measures by the Philippine Government / Implications for Swiss community and tourists / Adaption of Embassy activities 

Novel Coronavirus COVID-19

12.03.2020 — Local news Philippines
Advisory on COVID - 19

Future partnerships with the Cultural Center of the Philippines explored

04.03.2020 — Local news Philippines
Cooperation in the field of arts and culture between Switzerland and the Philippines eyed.