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AUGUST IS ASEAN MONTH Pursuant to Proclamation No. 282, the Philippines observes ASEAN Month every August to commemorate...
05/08/2026

AUGUST IS ASEAN MONTH

Pursuant to Proclamation No. 282, the Philippines observes ASEAN Month every August to commemorate the founding of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on 08 August 1967. The observance seeks to promote greater public awareness and appreciation of ASEAN’s role in fostering regional peace, stability, cooperation, and sustainable development.

For nearly six decades, ASEAN has since grown into an 11-member regional community and has strengthened regional cooperation across the political-security, economic, and socio-cultural pillars.

This year, the celebration of ASEAN’s 59th founding anniversary is particularly significant for the Philippines as it currently serves as ASEAN Chair. Under the theme "Navigating Our Future, Together," the Philippines remains committed to advancing regional peace and stability, strengthening economic integration, promoting innovation and digital transformation, and ensuring that the benefits of growth reach all sectors of society.

Guided by the principles of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia, the Philippines looks forward to a future defined by solidarity and collective progress as it works with fellow ASEAN member states toward a more peaceful, resilient, and prosperous Southeast Asia.

The Embassy proudly joins the commemoration of ASEAN’s founding anniversary in solidarity with the ASEAN community and in reaffirming its shared commitment to ASEAN’s visions and aspirations.

Happy ASEAN Month!







ASEAN 2026 PH

DEPUTY HEAD OF MISSION REYES PRESENTS PHILIPPINE EXPERIENCE IN COMBATTING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS AT EXPERT DIALOGUE ON P...
03/08/2026

DEPUTY HEAD OF MISSION REYES PRESENTS PHILIPPINE EXPERIENCE IN COMBATTING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS AT EXPERT DIALOGUE ON PREVENTING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS FOR FORCED CRIMINALITY

KUALA LUMPUR – Deputy Head of Mission and Consul General Roussel R. Reyes discussed the Philippine experience in combating trafficking in persons for forced criminality and participated at the Expert Dialogue on Prevention Efforts Related to Trafficking in Persons for Forced Criminality held on 22 July 2026 at Putrajaya Marriott Hotel.

The dialogue was organized by the International Organization for Migration (IOM)- UN Migration in Malaysia and brought together senior government officials, policymakers, law enforcement authorities, representatives from international organizations, and anti-trafficking practitioners to discuss emerging trends, exchange experiences and best practices, and strengthen regional and cross-regional cooperation in preventing trafficking in persons for forced criminality.

Consul General Reyes highlighted the country’s institutional and legislative innovations, prevention initiatives, private sector partnerships, and digital interventions. He also stressed the importance of ensuring the seamless, safe, and orderly repatriation and reintegration of victims through a whole-of-government approach and close collaboration with international partners.

The dialogue was moderated by Mr. Christos Christodoulides and featured a distinguished panel comprising Lieutenant Colonel Kim Sang, Deputy Chief of the International Airport Office, Cambodia; Mr. Feston Ndekhane Chimphamba, Principal Economist, Ministry of Homeland Security, Malawi; Puan Herma Malinie Hashim, Principal Assistant Secretary, National Security Office (NSO MAPO), Malaysia; and Mr. Jean Paul Maniragaba, Head of Anti-Transnational Organized Crime (TOC) and DGIE Counter-Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Focal Person, Operations and Border Management Department, Rwanda. END.


IOM Malaysia

02/08/2026

AMBASSADOR PONCE ATTENDS ESG POSITIVE IMPACT AWARDS GALA NIGHT

KUALA LUMPUR - Ambassador Maria Angela Abrera Ponce attended The Star’s ESG Positive Impact Awards (ESG PIA) Gala Night on 22 July 2026 at Sunway Resort Hotel Kuala Lumpur.

With the theme “Celebrating ESG in Action: From Vision to Value”, the event recognized corporate leaders and organizations whose environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives have made a positive impact on their communities. The gala was graced by Human Resources Minister YB Dato’ Sri Ramanan Ramakrishnan and attended by industry leaders, policymakers, and sustainability practitioners.

The gala also highlighted the regional partnership among Star Media Group, Indonesia’s KG Media, and the Philippine Daily Inquirer(PDI), as each honored outstanding ESG leaders through their respective national awards. The ceremonies were broadcast live on their respective platforms, enabling audiences in Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines to celebrate the region’s ESG champions together.

Gold awardees will represent their countries at the Asia ESG Positive Impact Awards in November 2026.

Ambassador Ponce commended the three media organizations for their collective efforts in advancing ESG awareness, noting that their collaboration has strengthened public engagement and fostered the exchange of best practices across the region. She also reaffirmed the Embassy’s support for initiatives that advance sustainability, responsible business practices, and stronger regional partnerships. END


Asia ESG Positive Impact Consortium
Ramanan Ramakrishnan Official Media

02/08/2026

SECRETARY CACDAC MEETS WITH FILIPINO COMMUNITY LEADERS IN MALAYSIA

KUALA LUMPUR – Department of Migrant Workers(DMW) Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac met with members of the Filipino community (FILCOM) on 30 July 2026 at the Migrant Workers Office in Kuala Lumpur and conveyed President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s directive to continue delivering responsive and accessible services to overseas Filipino workers. In line with this he provided a briefing on the DMW’s and other government agencies’ programs and services for overseas Filipino workers. He also took the occasion to thank the Filipino community organizations for their vital role in supporting fellow Filipinos and strengthening overseas communities.

Secretary Cacdac also awarded the Filipino community organizations Certificates of Appreciation in recognition of their invaluable support for the programs and initiatives of MWO-KL and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration- Kuala Lumpur (OWWA KL), particularly during the Alagang OWWA: Health, Wellness and Membership Caravan that was held on 11-12 April 2026. He also thanked the Welfare Desk Officers (WEDOs) and MWO’s legal advisers for their presence and assistance.

Ambassador Maria Angela Ponce thanked Secretary Cacdac for taking the time to engage with the Filipino community in Malaysia. She highlighted the active participation of Filipino community organizations in the initiatives and activities of the Embassy and the Migrant Workers Office and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration in Kuala Lumpur (MWO-OWWA KL) and thanked Labor Attaché Jocelyn D. Ortega and the MWO-OWWA KL teams for their dedication and commitment to the One Country Team Approach.

Prior to the meet and greet Secretary Cacdac visited the OWWA Training Center, and expressed great satisfaction with its facilities and programs for overseas Filipino workers. He also paid a courtesy call on Ambassador Maria Angela Abrera Ponce at the Embassy. The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss areas of cooperation and reinforce the shared commitment of the Embassy and DMW to safeguarding the welfare and interests of overseas Filipino workers in Malaysia.

The Secretary was accompanied by DMW Undersecretary for Policy and International Cooperation and Foreign Employment and Welfare Services Jainal T. Rasul, Jr. and Senior Labor and Employment Officer Ma. Anna Katerina C. Fulgencio. END


OWWA Overseas Workers Welfare Administration
Mwo Kuala Lumpur

SECRETARY CACDAC DISCUSSES STRENGTHENING OF BILATERAL AND ASEAN LABOR COOPERATION WITH HUMAN RESOURCES MINISTER DATO SRI...
01/08/2026

SECRETARY CACDAC DISCUSSES STRENGTHENING OF BILATERAL AND ASEAN LABOR COOPERATION WITH HUMAN RESOURCES MINISTER DATO SRI RAMANAN

KUALA LUMPUR - Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Leo Javier Cacdac met with Minister of Human Resources YB Dato Sri Ramanan Ramakrishnan on 30 July 2026 in Kuala Lumpur to discuss strengthening of bilateral and regional labor cooperation.

Secretary Cacdac highlighted the Philippines' priority under its ASEAN Chairship of promoting fair, ethical and sustainable labor migration within the ASEAN region. He conveyed appreciation for Malaysia's general support to the proposed "ASEAN Declaration on Fair, Ethical, and Sustainable Recruitment for Empowered Migrant Workers and Their Families”, which is expected to be adopted in October at the ASEAN Summit in Manila.

Secretary Cacdac and Minister Ramanan also exchanged views on the promotion and protection of migrant workers. Minister Ramanan provided updates on Malaysia's policies on hiring of foreign workers, including on social security protections for them, while Secretary Cacdac outlined the Philippines' framework for recruitment and protection of overseas Filipino workers.

They also discussed strengthening of cooperation under the Abu Dhabi Dialogue, which is currently chaired by the Philippines.

Secretary Cacdac was accompanied by Ambassador Maria Angela Abrera Ponce, Undersecretary for Policy and International Cooperation and Foreign Employment and Welfare Services Jainal T. Rasul Jr. and Labor Attaché Jocelyn Ortega.

Deputy Head of Mission and Consul General Roussel R. Reyes, Assistant Labor (ALA) Attaché Oliva B. Macawili, and Senior Labor and Employment Officer Ma. Anna Katerina C. Fulgencio also joined the meeting. END


Kementerian Sumber Manusia
Hans Leo J. Cacdac
Mwo Kuala Lumpur

01/08/2026

EMBASSY ATTENDS DIGNITY CUP 2026

KUALA LUMPUR - The Embassy, represented by Third Secretary Patricia Anne G. Laggui, attended the Dignity Cup Football Finals and Closing Ceremony held on 25 July 2026 at Arena Sukan Kuala Lumpur Setapak.

The event was graced by Yang Amat Mulia Tengku Fahad Mua’adzam Shah, Royal Patron of Dignity Cup. Kachin Refugee Learning Centre capped off the tournament with a 3–0 victory over Dignity for Children Foundation in the final match.

At the closing ceremony, Third Secretary Laggui reaffirmed the Embassy’s support for initiatives that empower refugee and underprivileged youth through education, sports, and community engagement. She also thanked Dignity for Children Foundation co-founders Ms. Petrina Shee and Rev. Elisha Satvinder for their dedication to creating opportunities that enable refugee children and underserved young people to learn, grow and thrive.

Organized by the Dignity for Children Foundation Dignity Cup is a football and volleyball tournament dedicated to marginalized communities. The Foundation is a non-governmental organization that provides education and holistic care for urban poor and refugee children in Kuala Lumpur. END.


31/07/2026

EMBASSY MARKS WORLD DAY AGAINST TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS WITH SEMINAR ON PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION STRATEGIES

KUALA LUMPUR, 30 July 2026 – The Philippine Embassy joined the commemoration of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons with a seminar for its personnel and Filipino community leaders on “Standing Together Against Human Trafficking: Prevention & Intervention Strategies.”

The seminar, held on 18 July 2026 at the Embassy’s Sentro Rizal, focused on the theme “Trapped behind the scam” and had as resource speakers Atty. Josyli A. Tabajonda, Senior Assistant State Prosecutor of the National Prosecution Service of the Department of Justice, and Ms. Nur Farah Hani Abd Hamid, National Programme Officer for Counter Trafficking from the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

In her welcome remarks, Ambassador Maria Angela A. Ponce noted that the Philippine Embassy in Kuala Lumpur is at the front lines of the fight against human trafficking, as Malaysia is both a destination and a complex transit hub for human trafficking networks. She also noted that while traditional forms like labor exploitation and s*x trafficking remain persistent threats, governments now encounter with increasing frequency the threat of trafficking women for surrogacy, cyber trafficking and forced criminality. In this regard, she stressed the importance of closer bilateral and regional cooperation in fighting trafficking. She also highlighted the critical role that Filipino community leaders have in raising awareness and providing assistance to victims of trafficking.

Atty. Tabajonda discussed the role of the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) and outlined the Philippines’ statutory framework on anti-trafficking. She also examined current and emerging trends and community-based prevention and defense mechanisms, stressing that stronger partnerships among government agencies and various organizations play a vital role in preventing trafficking and building safer communities.

Ms. Abd Hamid spoke on the IOM’s efforts in combatting trafficking, including strengthening capacity-building of policy and law enforcement agencies. She also provided a situationer on human trafficking in Malaysia, including relevant legal frameworks and the nature of trafficking cases. She also discussed trends in trafficking affecting Filipinos.

The United Nations declared July 30 of each year as World Day Against Trafficking in Persons in 2014.

The Embassy reaffirms its commitment to promote awareness on human trafficking and support collaborative efforts to protect victims and survivors with sensitivity and responsibility. END.



Department of Migrant Workers
IOM Malaysia

EMBASSY HOLIDAY: 31 AUGUST 2026The Embassy will be closed on the following date in observance of the corresponding Phili...
30/07/2026

EMBASSY HOLIDAY: 31 AUGUST 2026

The Embassy will be closed on the following date in observance of the corresponding Philippine Regular Holiday:

31 August 2026 (Monday) - National Heroes’ Day

Regular operations will resume on 01 September 2026.

For emergencies, contact the Embassy’s hotlines:
ATN: +6012-6900-240
Consular: +6012-6900-251

For labor-related concerns, email MWO-KL:
[email protected]
[email protected]

Or contact:
+6017-8837-089
+603-2161-2222
+6017-380-4163 END

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HOLIDAY SA EMBAHADA: 31 AGOSTO 2026

Ang Embahada ay sarado sa sumusunod na petsa bilang paggunita sa kaukulang Philippine Regular Holiday:

31 Agosto 2026 (Lunes) - National Heroes’ Day

Ang regular na operasyon ay magpapatuloy 01 Setyembre 2026.

Kung may emergency, makipag-ugnayan sa mga hotline ng Embahada:

ATN: +6012-6900-240
Consular: +6012-6900-251

Kung may labor-related concerns, mag-email sa MWO-KL:
[email protected]
[email protected]

O tumawag sa:
+6017-8837-089
+603-2161-2222
+6017-380-4163 END

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CUTI KEDUTAAN: 31 OGOS 2026

Kedutaan akan ditutup pada tarikh berikut sempena cuti umum tetap Filipina yang berkenaan:

01 Ogos 2026 (Isnin) - National Heroes’ Day

Operasi biasa akan disambung semula pada 1 September 2026.

Sekiranya berlaku kecemasan, hubungi talian hotline Kedutaan:

ATN: +6012-6900-240
Consular: +6012-6900-251

Untuk kebimbangan berkaitan buruh, e-mel MWO-KL:
● [email protected]
● [email protected]

Atau hubungi:
● +6017-8837-089
● +603-2161-2222
● +6017-380-4163 TAMAT.

27/07/2026

AMBASSADOR PONCE ATTENDS 8TH WORLD CONFERENCE ON ISLAMIC THOUGHT AND CIVILIZATION

Kuala Lumpur, 27 July 2026 - Ambassador Maria Angela Ponce attended the Opening Ceremony of the 8th World Conference on Islamic Thought and Civilization (WCIT) held on 21 July 2026 at Casuarina Convention Centre, Ipoh, Perak.

The ceremony was officiated by His Royal Highness Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah, Sultan of Perak. Also in attendance were Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation YAB Datuk Amar Haji Fadillah bin Haji Yusof, Minister of Higher Education YB Dato’ Seri Diraja Dr. Zambry Abdul Kadir, and Perak Chief Minister YAB Dato' Seri Saarani Bin Mohamad.

In his royal keynote address, His Royal Highness Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah noted that this year's theme, “Where Everyone Matters: Pride and Unity in Islam,” underscores that governance, economy, education, public health, and security are interconnected pillars rooted in Islamic tradition for a stronger and sustainable society. Highlighting that a nation's greatness is measured by how it treats its most vulnerable members, His Royal Highness called for building a society that values everyone and fosters unity and resilience.

The biennial WCIT was first organized by Universiti Sultan Azlan Shah (USAS) in 2012. END.

EMBASSY ATTENDS SCREENING OF REPUBLIKA NG PIPOLIPINAS AT 9TH MALAYSIAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVALKuala Lumpur, 27 July ...
27/07/2026

EMBASSY ATTENDS SCREENING OF REPUBLIKA NG PIPOLIPINAS AT 9TH MALAYSIAN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Kuala Lumpur, 27 July 2026 – The Embassy, represented by Cultural Attaché Jesher Micha Carolino, attended the screening and Q&A session of Republika ng Pipolipinas, a film by Filipino director Renei Dimla, at the 9th Malaysian International Film Festival (MIFFest) on 23 July 2026 at MyTOWN Shopping Centre.

Republika ng Pipolipinas follows the story of a disillusioned farmer, Corazon Vitug, or Aling Cora, who protests the government's plan to seize her land and home by renouncing her Filipino citizenship and establishing her own micronation. As they race against time amid mounting threats to their freedom, Aling Cora and the citizens of the Republika ng Pipolipinas demonstrate that what truly defines a nation is neither its territory nor its history, but the courage and resilience of its people.

The film was among the six motion pictures featured in the “ASEAN on Screen” category, which highlights the vibrant stories, diverse cultures, and bold cinematic voices of Southeast Asia.

Cultural Attaché Carolino congratulated Director Dimla and Ms. Geraldine Villamil, who portrayed the lead character Aling Cora, and conveyed the Embassy's continued support for Philippine cinema and initiatives that promote Filipino storytelling on the international stage.

The 9th MIFFest was held from 18 to 25 July 2026 under the theme "Resonance”. It underscored that films are not confined to the screen but continue to resonate in conversations, inspire hope among those striving for survival and dignity, and challenge audiences to reflect. END


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