Philippine Embassy in Papua New Guinea

30/04/2026

Our progress and future are shaped by the perseverance, hard work, and dedication of all Filipino workers, in the Philippines and overseas.

Mabuhay ang manggagawang Pilipino! 🇵🇭

Basahin ang pagkilala ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. sa mga manggagawang Pilipino.

Sa kanyang mensahe ngayong paggunita ng Araw ng Paggawa (Labor Day), binigyang-diin niya ang mahalagang ambag at sakripisyo ng mga manggagawa sa pag-unlad ng bansa.

Muli rin niyang pinagtibay ang pangako ng administrasyon na pangalagaan ang dignidad ng bawat Pilipino sa pamamagitan ng paglikha ng mas marami at mas maayos na trabaho, pagpapatibay ng proteksyon sa mga manggagawa, at pagpapalawak ng mga oportunidad para sa lahat tungo sa mas maunlad na .

30/04/2026

This Labor Day, the Philippine Embassy in Papua New Guinea proudly recognizes the hands that build our country.

30/04/2026

PRESS RELEASE

Philippine Ambassador Auxilian Receives British High Commissioner

PORT MORESBY, 30 April 2026 – Philippine Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, H.E. Edgar Tomas Q. Auxilian, received British High Commissioner H.E. Paul Eastwood for a productive courtesy call at the Philippine Embassy today.

The meeting highlighted the robust relations between the Philippines and the United Kingdom and their shared commitment to the development of Papua New Guinea. Ambassador Auxilian emphasized the vital contributions of the approximately 36,000 Filipinos in PNG, whom the High Commissioner noted are highly visible and active members of the community in Port Moresby.

A key highlight of the discussion was the upcoming Melanesian Ocean Summit. Ambassador Auxilian informed High Commissioner Eastwood of the anticipated participation of Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. The summit is expected to focus on the Melanesian Ocean Corridor of Reserves, an initiative that aligns with the Philippines' interests in maritime conservation and sustainable fisheries.

The envoys also discussed PNG's aspirations for full ASEAN membership and the promotion of Philippine cultural heritage through its world-class products. Both diplomats concluded by affirming the importance of the Diplomatic Corps in maintaining a unified and effective diplomatic community in PNG.

29/04/2026

PRESS RELEASE

Philippine Embassy in PNG Boosts Filipino Migrant Worker Engagement with Visit to Work Site and Living Quarters

PORT MORESBY, PAPUA NEW GUINEA – H.E. Ambassador Edgar Tomas Q. Auxilian led the Embassy’s Assistance to Nationals (ATN) section to the Eliseo Group of Companies on April 24, 2026, to strengthen ties and monitor the welfare of the 70-strong Filipino workforce employed by the retail giant.

Ambassador Auxilian, joined by Consul Jomar Sadie and Alternate ATN Officer Ms. Prim Rose Macaraig, met with Managing Director Mr. Jacky Zhou to discuss the company’s history and its continued reliance on Filipino expertise in management and operations.

During a meeting with Filipino management at the Eliseo HQ and random tour at the company cafeteria, Ambassador Auxilian lauded the workers for their technical skills and took the opportunity to deliver a reminder. "Every Filipino worker serves as an unofficial ambassador of our country. I urge you all to uphold the excellent reputation we have built in Papua New Guinea and to protect the trust given to us by our employers," the Ambassador stated.

27/04/2026

PRESS RELEASE

PH Embassy in PNG Celebrates Filipino Food Month with ASEAN Neighbors and PNG DFA

PORT MORESBY, 23 April 2026 – The Philippine Embassy in Papua New Guinea, led by Ambassador Edgar Tomas Q. Auxilian, celebrated Filipino Food Month (FFM) 2026 with a specialized merienda and cooking demonstration featuring ASEAN diplomats from the High Commission of Malaysia in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, Kedutaan Besar Republik Indonesia di Port Moresby and Singapore, and officials from the PNG Department of Foreign Affairs as well as representatives from Vision City Mega Mall.

Aligned with the Philippines’ 2026 ASEAN Chairship and the theme "Connected by Taste," the event highlighted the preparation of Chicken Inasal and Lumpiang Saging or Turon. A highlight of the afternoon was the hands-on participation of Ms. Olivia Oe'e Pamu of the PNG DFA and Madam Norhazulie Mohamad Hanapi, spouse of the Malaysian Ambassador, who both joined the demonstration to wrap and prepare the Turon.

"Our culinary heritage is a bridge that connects the Philippines to the rest of ASEAN and our hosts in Papua New Guinea,"

Ambassador Auxilian stated. "Seeing our neighbors participate in the cooking process itself underscores the unity and shared traditions of our region."

27/04/2026

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

The Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines wishes to inform the public that in observance of Philippine Holiday, the Embassy will be CLOSED on Friday, 01 May 2026 (Labor Day).

Regular office/consular schedule will resume on Monday, 04 May 2026.

In case of emergency and other queries, you may contact the Embassy at the following:

Embassy Hotline: (+675) 81537174
Email Address: [email protected]

For public’s information and guidance.

23/04/2026

In celebration of Filipino Food Month 2026 and the Philippines’ ASEAN Chairship, the Philippine Embassy in Port Moresby presents: "Connected by Taste."

​Watch the highlights of our recent culinary show hosted by Ambassador Edgar Tomas Q. Auxilian. With the ASEAN Hymn as our backdrop, we welcomed our dear colleagues from the High Commission of Malaysia and the Embassies of Indonesia and Singapore for a special merienda cooking demonstration.

​From the Chicken Inasal of MELAi'S best to the sweet crunchy Turon of Jean's Delight, we explored the shared "ASEAN DNA" that makes our regional flavors so familiar, yet uniquely Filipino.

​Food is the bridge that connects our nations. Let’s celebrate the flavors that bind us! 🍗🍌

National Commission for Culture and the Arts

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21/04/2026

🇵🇭 ANNOUNCEMENT: LIST OF APPROVED OVERSEAS VOTING APPLICANTS 🇵🇭

The Philippine Embassy in Port Moresby wishes to inform the Filipino community in Papua New Guinea that the Resident Election Registration Board (RERB) successfully conducted its scheduled hearing on April 20, 2026.

In connection with the continuing overseas voting registration for the 2028 National Elections, the RERB has officially approved applications filed during the period of

December 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026.

We are pleased to announce that a total of 41 applicants have been approved after consolidation. The breakdown of approved applications is as follows:

✅New Registrations: 37
✅Transfers: 3
✅Reactivation with Change of Address and Recapture: 1

Please check the "List of Applicants Approved by the RERB After Consolidation" posted below to confirm your registration status.

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Tuloy ang paghahanda para sa ! Maraming salamat po! 🇵🇭🗳️

16/04/2026

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16/04/2026

ADVISORY ON THE USE OF OFFICIAL REMITTANCE CHANNELS

The Philippine Embassy in Port Moresby advises all Filipino nationals in Papua New Guinea (PNG) to strictly adhere to the host country’s financial laws.

1. COMPLIANCE WITH PNG LAWS & GREY-LIST STATUS
As of February 2026, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has placed PNG under "increased monitoring" (the Grey List). Consequently, the Financial Analysis and Supervision Unit (FASU) of the Bank of Papua New Guinea has intensified enforcement of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Act 2015.

▪️Criminal Liability: Under the Criminal Code (AML/CTF) (Amendment) Act 2015, concealing the origin of illegally obtained money is a serious crime punishable by heavy fines or imprisonment.

▪️Financial institutions now enforce strict "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules. Always maintain proof of income (pay slips, tax records, or contracts) for all large deposits or transfers.

2. USE ONLY AUTHORIZED REMITTANCE CHANNELS

The Embassy strongly discourages "underground" remittance methods (padala through unauthorized individuals or unofficial exchange schemes).

▪️Risks of Unofficial Channels: Using unauthorized entities violates the Foreign Exchange Transactions Act. This may result in the permanent freezing of your funds and criminal investigation.

▪️Authorized Channels: Only use licensed commercial banks or registered money transfer operators.

The Embassy urges the Filipino community to protect your hard-earned savings and legal status by following only official financial procedures.

13/04/2026

PRESS RELEASE

Philippine Embassy in Port Moresby Records 51 New Registrants in Vision City Mobile Voter Registration

PORT MORESBY, PAPUA NEW GUINEA — The Philippine Embassy in Port Moresby successfully held a mobile Overseas Voter Registration (OVR) at the Vision City Mega Mall on Saturday, 11 April 2026.

The one-day event facilitated the registration of 51 Filipino nationals, as part of the Department of Foreign Affairs and COMELEC’s campaign following its first OVR for this year last 21 March 2026 where the Embassy processed thirty-three (33) registrants. The initiative aims to ensure that all eligible Filipinos in Papua New Guinea are empowered to exercise their right to vote in the upcoming 2028 Philippine National and Local Elections.

"Bringing our services to our kababayans is a top priority for the Embassy under the leadership of Ambassador Edgar Tomas Q. Auxilian," said Consul Jomar T. Sadie as he thanked the management of Vision City Mega Mall headed by its General Manager Mr. Anderson Ting for the generous support to the OVR activity. "The 51 registrants we processed today represent 51 voices that will help shape the future of our nation, even from across the seas."

The Embassy encourages all Filipinos in PNG who are at least 18 years old by May 2028 to participate in the ongoing registration period, which runs until 30 September 2027. END

11/04/2026

Happening Now

Overseas Voters' Registration at the Vision City Mall, Port Moresby, PNG, today, 11 April 2026, 9AM-12 noon.

The Philippine Embassy in Port Moresby is encouraging all Filipino kababayans in PNG to register as overseas voters for the upcoming May 2028 National Elections.

See you here!

Thank you, Vision City Mega Mall and General Manager Anderson Ting for hosting this important activity for Filipinos in Port Moresby!