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EFTA study looks to maximize Philippine exports

DTI EMB Director Senen Perlada and Swiss Ambassador Alain Gaschen © DTI, FDFA

22.09.2020 — Local news Philippines
A collaboration between the Department of Trade and Industry and the Swiss Investment Promotion Program hopes to boost trade between EFTA and the Philippines.

COVID-19 Information sheet for Swiss Nationals residing in the Philippines

11.09.2020 — Philippines
The Swiss Embassy in Manila has provided an COVID-19 information sheet for Swiss Nationals residing in the Philippines.

#MasarapSwitzerland - Pastetli

30.07.2020 — Article Philippines
Make your own #MasarapSwitzerland Swiss dish, and you can get a chance to win a Nespresso machine!

Get a chance to win a Nespresso machine by making your own Emmental dish!

23.07.2020 — Article Philippines
Celebrate the #SwissNationalDay with your own Emmental dish!

Information with regards to COVID-19

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.

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

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

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

Information for Swiss tourists in the Philippines

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

Novel Coronavirus COVID-19

12.03.2020 — Local news Philippines
Advisory on COVID - 19

Future partnerships with the Cultural Center of the Philippines explored

Ambassador Alain Gaschen and Deputy Head of Mission Mathias Domenig with Hon. Arsenio “Nick” Lizaso, Chairman of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and President of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP)

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

Ambassador Gaschen meets with the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP)

Ambassador Gaschen with Atty. Engelbert Caronan Jr., President and CEO of the Development Academy of the Philippines

02.03.2020 — Article Philippines
Ambassador Gaschen had the opportunity to meet with the President and CEO of the DAP.

Swiss Embassy meets with members of the IWG TJDwP and AECID

19.02.2020 — Local news Philippines
A discussion on the Bangsamoro region was organized by the Embassy.

Switzerland participates in Philippine Red Cross (PRC) handover

18.02.2020 — Local news Philippines
The Swiss Embassy recently participated at a hand-over ceremony for beneficiaries of Ompong-hit families in Cagayan province.

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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

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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.

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