Irish Embassy Manila

10/08/2026

The Embassy of Ireland is excited to see Kodaline on their farewell tour tonight! 🇮🇪🎶

See you all at the SM Mall of Asia Arena!

07/08/2026

The Embassy is aware of the magnitude 5.4 earthquake that struck the waters off Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro today.

Please remain alert for potential aftershocks and follow the advice of local authorities. Irish citizens in affected areas should monitor updates from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), and take appropriate precautions.

If you require urgent consular assistance, please contact the Embassy.

04/08/2026

📢 FOUR DAYS TO GO

Call for proposals!

Small Island Developing States - In-Country Micro Projects Scheme (ICMPS) 2026
Funding opportunity for NGOs and CSOs in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Republic of Palau (RoP), and the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI).

The Embassy of Ireland to the Philippines, Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, and Palau is calling for applications to the In-Country Microprojects Scheme (ICMPS) 2026.

ICMPS offers grants of up to €10,000 ($11,300) to organisations in the in FSM, RoP, and RMI, who work on issues related to women’s rights, climate change, biodiversity, conflict resolution and human rights.

The deadline for applications is Friday 7th of August 2026.

For more information, scan the QR or visit: https://bit.ly/4g7sVjn

28/07/2026

Ambassador Emma Hickey was delighted to join fellow ambassadors in attending yesterday’s State of the Nation Address, delivered by H.E President Ferdinand R. Marcos. The annual address is an important occasion in the country’s democratic calendar, providing the Filipino people with an update on the Government’s accomplishments, priorities, and legislative agenda.

22/07/2026

We had a wonderful time hosting our incoming students who will soon begin their studies in Ireland at our send-off gathering! 🇮🇪🎓

It was a great opportunity for our students to connect with one another, share their journeys, and build friendships before stepping into this new chapter in Ireland.

Would you like to be one of them? ☘️

Discover study opportunities in Ireland by visiting https://www.educationinireland.com/en/ and learn more about the

21/07/2026

Ambassador Emma Hickey attended the Civil Society Summit for the Bangsamoro: Strengthening Constituencies for the Peace Process, which brought together peace actors and civil society partners to strengthen alignment and support for the BARMM peace process.

Discussions highlighted the importance of inclusive economic development, education, investment, and meaningful participation of all communities in building a peaceful and sustainable future for Bangsamoro.

As BARMM moves toward an important stage in its democratic transition, Ireland remains a committed friend of the Philippine peace process, drawing from its own experience in Northern Ireland and the enduring value of dialogue, partnership, and shared commitment to peace.

20/07/2026

*DEADLINE EXTENDED*

Call for proposals!

Small Island Developing States - In-Country Micro Projects Scheme (ICMPS) 2026
Funding opportunity for NGOs and CSOs in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Republic of Palau (RoP), and the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI).

The Embassy of Ireland to the Philippines, Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, and Palau is calling for applications to the In-Country Microprojects Scheme (ICMPS) 2026.

ICMPS offers grants of up to €10,000 ($11,300) to organisations in the in FSM, RoP, and RMI, who work on issues related to women’s rights, climate change, biodiversity, conflict resolution and human rights.

The deadline for applications is Friday 7th of August 2026.

For more information, scan the QR or visit: https://bit.ly/4g7sVjn

16/07/2026

Ten years since the 2016 South China Sea Arbitral Award, Ambassador Emma Hickey joined commemorative events hosted by the Department of Foreign Affairs, Stratbase and WPS reaffirming Ireland’s commitment to the rules based international order and UNCLOS .

14/07/2026

To celebrate National Disability Rights Week, the Irish Embassy brought together persons with disabilities, their represenative organisations and the diplomatic community to connect, collaborate, and explore how we can better understand, support, and champion disability inclusion.

The event was a reminder that an inclusive society is impossible without the diverse perspectives, talents, and contributions of PWDs.

Many thanks to our extremely talented musicians, Melissa Corpus, Reymart Titong, and Archie Salvador who kept us entertained all evening!

12/07/2026

On the tenth anniversary of the arbitral award between the Philippines and China, Ireland supports the HRVP Statement on behalf of the EU see:

The EU issued a statement on the tenth anniversary of the Arbitral Award between the Philippines and China under Annex VII to the UNCLOS, expressing deep concern about the steady increase of tensions and dangerous incidents in the South China Sea and firmly opposing any unilateral actions that threa...