Philippine Embassy in Papua New Guinea

19/08/2026

MABUHAY OFWS IN PAPUA NEW GUINEA! 🇵🇭

The Philippine Embassy in Port Moresby, led by His Excellency Ambassador Edgar Tomas Q. Auxilian, warmly invites all Filipinos to participate in the OFW SERBISYO CARAVAN: Alagang OWWA, Serbisyong May Puso!

Brought to you by the Embassy in partnership with the OWWA Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA Singapore), we will be providing the following services for you:

✅ OWWA Membership: New Application and Membership Renewal

✅ e-Card Issuance: Get your OWWA e-Card on-site!

🗓️ WHEN: 28 - 30 August 2026 (Friday - Sunday)

⏰ TIME: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

📍 WHERE: Vision City Mega Mall

‼️ IMPORTANT REMINDER: Registration is STRICTLY REQUIRED. Please register early to secure your slot!

👉 Register now using this link: https://bit.ly/Alagang_OWWA

You may also scan the QR code BELOW

This is a great opportunity to expedite your OWWA transactions and experience true and .

We encourage everyone to share this post with your family, friends, and colleagues here in PNG.

See you there, kababayan! 👋

18/08/2026

MARRIAGE BANNS ANNOUNCEMENT

The following persons, whose details and photographs appear below, have applied with the Philippine Embassy in Port Moresby, on 17 August 2026, for a Marriage License.

Any person having knowledge of any legal impediment to the said marriage, or who may be adversely affected thereby, may file a written opposition with the Philippine Embassy through [email protected] within ten (10) days from the date of publication below.

11/08/2026

Photo Release

Ambassador Edgar Tomas Q. Auxilian (third from right) joins members of the diplomatic corps and Papua New Guinean officials at the opening ceremony on 10 August 2026 of the re-established Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) office in PNG.

11/08/2026

PRESS RELEASE

PHILIPPINE EMBASSY COORDINATES WITH APOSTOLIC NUNCIATURE AHEAD OF CARDINAL TAGLE'S HISTORIC VISIT TO PAPUA NEW GUINEA

PORT MORESBY, 11 August 2026 – The Philippine Embassy in Papua New Guinea, headed by Ambassador Edgar Tomas Q. Auxilian, met today with the Apostolic Nuncio to Papua New Guinea, Archbishop Maurizio Bravi, to finalize coordinations for the highly anticipated pastoral visit of His Eminence Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle.

Cardinal Tagle, Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization at the Vatican, will be in Papua New Guinea from 14 to 17 August 2026 to preside over the 125th Anniversary of the Catholic Faith in Bougainville. Following his engagements in Buka, Tinputz, and Hahela, Cardinal Tagle will travel to Port Moresby to meet with the faithful.

In a gesture of solidarity with his countrymen, Cardinal Tagle specially requested to share a moment with the Filipino diaspora. The Philippine Embassy warmly invites the Filipino community in Port Moresby to attend a special Eucharistic Celebration presided by His Eminence on Monday, 17 August 2026, at 5:00 PM at the Mary Queen of the Pacific Parish, Waigani.

The Philippine Embassy remains committed to supporting the spiritual and cultural enrichment of Filipinos in Papua New Guinea and looks forward to welcoming Cardinal Tagle.

11/08/2026

PRESS RELEASE

Philippine Embassy in Port Moresby Celebrates ASEAN Month

PORT MORESBY, 11 August 2026 – The Philippine Embassy in Papua New Guinea officially opened its celebration of ASEAN Month on Monday, 10 August 2026, marked by a special address from Philippine Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, H.E. Edgar Tomas Q. Auxilian.

Following the Embassy’s customary Monday flag-raising ceremony, Ambassador Auxilian delivered a speech to the Embassy staff, emphasizing the importance of ASEAN solidarity and the shared diplomatic goals of its member states. The Philippines officially recognizes August as ASEAN Month following the issuance of Proclamation No. 282 in 2017.

In a show of regional camaraderie, Ambassador Auxilian, joined by Consul Sadie and Ms. Primrose Macaraig, later attended a special event hosted by the Malaysian High Commission in Port Moresby. The delegation participated in a traditional cooking demonstration that highlighted Southeast Asian culinary ties. The gathering also marked ASEAN month and a significant historical milestone: the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Wisma Putra), established in 1956. Representing the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Port Moresby is Counsellor Oldrin Lawalata of Indonesia's Economic Affairs section.

The joint participation of the Philippine, Malaysian, and Indonesian diplomatic missions in Port Moresby highlights the continued friendship and active cooperation among ASEAN nations on the global stage.

10/08/2026

08/08/2026

Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.'s Video Message on the Commemoration of the 59th ASEAN Founding Anniversary of ASEAN

8 August 2026

03/08/2026

Courtesy: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)

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03/08/2026

PRESS RELEASE

2026 LINGGO NG MUSIKANG PILIPINO OPENS WITH "OPM OPEN JAM NIGHT"

PORT MORESBY, 03 August 2026 – The Philippine Embassy in Port Moresby and the Filipino Association of Papua New Guinea (FAPNG) successfully celebrated the 2026 Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino (LMP) by hosting an "OPM WEEK Open Jam Night" on Friday, 31 July 2026.

Spearheaded by Ambassador Edgar Tomas Q. Auxilian, the Embassy co-organized the musical event in close partnership with the Filipino Association of Papua New Guinea (FAPNG) under the leadership of its President, Engr. Ermin Salas. Held at the FAPNG Clubhaus, the celebration gathered members of the Filipino diaspora for an evening dedicated to Original Pilipino Music (OPM).

The event answered the national government's call to observe LMP, pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 933, s. 2014. Embracing this year's theme, “Musika at Himig Natin: Tradisyon, Industriya, at Bagong Tinig,” the jam night showcased talents from the JuanTok Band, Juan Jiwaka Band, Filipino Musikeros in PNG, and performer Leo Apolinar.

The Embassy remains committed to its cultural diplomacy mandate by fostering a deeper appreciation of the Philippines' rich musical heritage among Filipinos in Papua New Guinea. [END]

03/08/2026