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01/08/2026

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗬 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗔𝗨𝗚𝗨𝗦𝗧!🇨🇭

Today marks the founding of the Swiss Confederation in 1291. Since 1891, the first of August has been celebrated as Swiss National Day. The date refers to a historic alliance concluded in 1291 by the three cantons of Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden. This alliance was to become the focal point around which the Switzerland of today was built over the next 500 years.

The President of the Swiss Confederation Guy Parmelin gives a National Day 2026 greetings for the Swiss abroad👏🏼

30/07/2026

𝗙𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀🤝🇨🇭🇵🇭

💪🏼The Swiss Embassy recently held its annual team-building day, bringing colleagues together through collaborative activities, open dialogue, and shared learning.

🌏A highlight of the day was the 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽, which encouraged meaningful conversations on cultural diversity, communication styles, and the different perspectives that shape the way we work and connect with one another.

As a multicultural workplace, the Embassy believes that embracing diversity begins with listening, learning, and understanding. By creating a safe space for honest dialogue and mutual respect, we continue to strengthen our team and foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to contribute.

Because our diversity is one of our greatest strengths. 👏🏼

28/07/2026

LOOK: 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗻𝗮 𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘀 participated in the 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿: 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, organized by the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs(FDFA) and Switzerland Global Enterprise (SGE).

Strengthening Swiss economic diplomacy through continuous learning is a pillar our trade relations.

The seminar brought together economic and trade officers and diplomats to deepen their understanding of Switzerland’s trade and investment promotion ecosystem. Participants gained insights into the country’s strengths as a business and innovation hub, the needs of Swiss export-oriented SMEs, and the role of the Swiss Business Hub Network in supporting companies abroad.

Through initiatives such as this, Switzerland continues to invest in strengthening its global economic network and enhancing its ability to promote trade, investment, and innovation. The knowledge and connections gained will further support the Embassy’s efforts to foster stronger economic ties and create new opportunities for Swiss–Philippine cooperation. 🇨🇭🤝🇵🇭

23/07/2026

🇨🇭𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘂𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗶𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿, Head of the Asia and Pacific Division of the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, met with 🇵🇭 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗮 𝗟𝗮𝘇𝗮𝗿𝗼, with 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗗𝘆 𝗜𝗜𝗜, 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗡 𝗦𝗢𝗠 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗼 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗿𝗮-𝗟𝗶𝗺, and 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗮 𝗝. 𝗔𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗴, on the sidelines of the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meetings in Manila.

🤝 The meetings reaffirmed the strong partnership between Switzerland and the Philippines, with discussions focusing on bilateral cooperation, the Philippines’ priorities as ASEAN Chair in 2026, and key regional developments.

21/07/2026

🏫The Swiss Embassy is visited once again by a group of bright French speakers from the UP Le Club Français!

🚌 As part of their educational visit, the students were given a tour of the Embassy, were welcomed by Swiss diplomats and local staff, and were able to brush up their language skills with our French speaking diplomats.

The Embassy is always eager to welcome curious learners who are keen to know about the diplomatic career. Thank you to UP Club Le Français for an enriching afternoon!

14/07/2026

The Embassy of Switzerland was pleased to support the 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲, 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗼, organized by the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD) and the Gaston Z. Ortigas Peace Institute (GZOPI).

🤝The forum brought together representatives from the Bangsamoro and national governments, Congress, the Bangsamoro Parliament, the Government and M**F peace implementing panels and mechanisms, civil society, academia, the diplomatic community, and other stakeholders. The goal was to foster dialogue in order to support the full implementation of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro transitional justice and reconciliation agenda.

In her remarks, Chargée d’Affaires a.i. Livia Meisser welcomed the enactment of the Bangsamoro Transitional Justice and Reconciliation Act as an important milestone and emphasized that lasting peace is achieved not only by ending conflict, but also by addressing its root causes and legacies through justice, recognition, redress, healing, and reconciliation. She underlined the importance of the complementary legislative and policy measures required at the national level.

🇨🇭Switzerland remains committed to supporting the peace process and efforts that promote dialogue, trust-building, and transitional justice. Congratulations to all stakeholders whose dedication and perseverance continue to advance peace in the Bangsamoro.

13/07/2026

𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗚𝗨𝗘 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧!

🤗A warm welcome to Aline! Aline will be the consular section’s new officer, attending to consular cases and helping our Swiss citizens here in the Philippines.

👱🏻‍♀️She will be with us for a year, learning the ropes of the consular section, and hone her special talents in learning Tagalog.

We wish her a good start. Mabuhay, Aline! 🇨🇭🇵🇭

10/07/2026

🇨🇭Switzerland was pleased to support the 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗼 at the Ateneo de Davao University. Representatives from civil society, academia, government, faith communities, the Bangsamoro leadership, and the diplomatic community gathered to discuss ways forward in the peace process in the Bangsamoro.

🤝 In her key message, our Chargée d’affaires a.i. Livia Meisser stressed the vital role of civil society in sustaining peace, fostering dialogue, and accompanying the implementation of peace commitments. She also welcomed the recent passage of the Bangsamoro Transitional Justice and Reconciliation Act as an important step toward addressing the legacy of conflict and advancing reconciliation.

Switzerland will continue to support inclusive peacebuilding, dialogue, and reconciliation efforts in the Bangsamoro and across the Philippines.

Initiatives for International Dialogue

08/07/2026

🇨🇭⚽ WHAT A MATCH!

Switzerland is through to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter-finals, the first time since 1954, after a thrilling victory over Colombia in a dramatic penalty shootout. After 120 minutes of determined defending and unwavering resilience, the Swiss team held its nerve to secure a 4–3 win on penalties.

Congratulations to our National Team on this incredible achievement! We wish them the very best as they take on Argentina in the quarter-finals. Hopp Schwiiz! ❤️🤍

06/07/2026

🤝Strong public financial management is the foundation of trust, transparency, and effective governance.

🗒️ At the 25th Anniversary of the 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 (𝗣𝗘𝗙𝗔) 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲, held at the Asian Development Bank, Deputy Head of Mission Hans-Christian Baumann reaffirmed Switzerland’s long-standing support for PEFA as a global standard for strengthening public financial management.

🌏 In his address, DHOM Baumann emphasized that responsible stewardship of public resources is ultimately about building trust between governments and citizens. He also highlighted that lasting reforms are driven not only by sound frameworks, but by strong institutions, collaboration, and shared ownership.

As a founding partner of PEFA, Switzerland remains committed to promoting transparency, accountability, and evidence-based governance as essential pillars of sustainable development and international cooperation.

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