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Update: Covid-19 Temporary Suspension of Travel into the Philippines of Foreigners

19.03.2021 — Press release Philippines
Effective from 22nd March 2021 until 21st April 2021, the Philippines prohibits the entry of foreign nationals. Foreign spouses and children of Filipino citizens travelling with them, provided they have valid visas at the time of entry, are exempted from the entry ban.

Entry Into Switzerland

04.02.2021 — Press release Philippines
Please be advised of the latest information with regards to entering Switzerland starting 08 February 2021.

Additional measures by the Swiss Government to further contain and overcome the coronavirus pandemic

28.01.2021 — Press release Philippines
On 27 January 2021, the Federal Council took a range of new decisions.

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

22.01.2021 — Press release Philippines
The Swiss Embassy in Manila has provided an COVID-19 information sheet for Swiss Nationals residing in the Philippines.

Jose Rizal and Wilhelm Tell

30.12.2020 — Article Philippines
As we celebrate #RizalDay, Swiss writer Annette Hug sits down with Filipino Studies Professor Ramon Guillermo to discuss the relationship between two national heroes – Filipino Jose Rizal and Swiss Wilhelm Tell.

COVID-19: PHILIPPINE TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS VALID ALSO FOR TRAVELLERS FROM SWITZERLAND

30.12.2020 — Local news Philippines
Travel restrictions set by the Philippine government.

Gastronomic Christmas - Adobo Glazed Duck Breast with Pumpkin Adlai Risotto

Adobo glazed Duck Breast with Pumpkin Adlai Risotto © FDFA

11.12.2020 — Article Philippines
Learn how to make this Swiss-Filipino inspired Christmas dish!

Swiss market studies highlight potential for Philippine food and textile exports to Europe

11.12.2020 — Press release Philippines
The study aims to maximize the potential of the Free Trade Agreement between the Philippines and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).

Switzerland stands in solidarity with the Philippines and supports victims of typhoons and floods

Solidarity is an integral part of the Swiss national identity © Switzerland Tourism/BAFU

10.12.2020 — Press release Philippines
Switzerland has responded to the emergency appeal of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) amounting to CHF 500’000.

Angels for Angels - A Swiss Solidarity Action

21.11.2020 — Press release Philippines
This Christmas season, be an #AngelsforAngels!

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.