Embassy News & Releases
Filipino Paralympians Preparing For London Olympics
February 11, 2012
Two para athletes battling it out in the recently-concluded Summit Run for Pinoy Glory, a race to support Olympians and Paralympians competing in the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games
As February 11 marks 200 days to go until the Paralympic Games, British Ambassador Stephen Lillie expressed his excitement in welcoming Filipino Paralympians to London in August.
"We are delighted to welcome Paralympic athletes from all over the world, including the Philippines. These athletes will experience the most inclusive and accessible Games ever when they compete in London. All the Games venues have been designed in consultation with differently-abled people to ensure they are accessible for all," Lillie said.
British Embassy Pushing "Hearts & Mind" Policy In Southern Philippines Anti-Terror War
January 29, 2012
Soldiers and policemen are tasked to protect the communities they serve, striking a delicate balance between getting rid of lawless elements while engaging their communities in a positive way and respecting human rights in all their undertakings.
The former requires them to undergo rigorous combat training while the latter entails a different approach, moving from the old stance of winning the war to the new and far more positive one of winning the peace.
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UK-Filipino Events Jan 2012 Onwards
January 28, 2012
Events listings supplied by the Philippine Embassy In London
Events can be listed in Balita Pinoy free of charge
EMBASSY'S MATRIX OF UPCOMING EVENTS/ADVISORIES/PRESS RELEASES
As of 27 January 2012
15 Filipinos Heading For New Zealand On ASEAN Scholarship Award
January 15, 2012
The New Zealand Government has awarded 15 postgraduate scholarships to Filipinos under the New Zealand-ASEAN Scholars Awards, with funding from the New Zealand Aid Programme in the Philippines.
The awardees will pursue postgraduate studies (i.e. postgraduate diplomas, master's degrees and doctorates) in a wide range of areas where New Zealand has recognised expertise, including agriculture, governance and public management, environmental management, and renewable energy.
[More & Larger Photo]UK Minister Of State Returns To Manila
December 6, 2011
Jeremy Browne MP, Minister of State of the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (above making his speech) was in the country for the second time Monday (5 December) to affirm the strong relationship between the Philippines and the UK, and to express Britain's continuing support for Philippine development and reform in line with shared values.
Mr Browne launched a UK infrastructure investment mission which aims to promote British expertise in infrastructure and Public Private Partnerships (PPP). He highlighted the UK's extensive PPP experience in transport, health and education sectors and also financial, legal and transaction service expertise. He cited the transformation of London for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games as a model of sustainable urban infrastructure planning and development that will benefit generations to come.
[More & Speech]Canadian Funding Helps Sea Gypsies In Pampanga
28 November 2011
Canada helps Bajaus succeed in new community
San Simon, Pampanga - Canada is helping indigenous Bajaus settle in their new community by providing food and school supplies for children and livelihood skills for women.
[More]UK-Filipino Events November/December 2011
12 November 2011
Information supplied by the Philippine Embassy in London
Philippine Showcase At The Lord Mayor's Parade In London
11 November 2011
Philippine Embassy & Filipino cultural representatives will be at the Lord Mayor's Parade through the City of London for the first time on Saturday 12th November.
[More]CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIPS: Filipinos Invited To Apply As More Places Are Announced With Cambridge Link-Up
10 November 2011
Filipinos will again have the opportunity to receive a study grant to the United Kingdom as the search for the next batch of Chevening scholars begins, announced British Ambassador Stephen Lillie.
The award offers post-graduate studies in UK universities to high calibre individuals who have already made an impact and are motivated to follow a career that will take them to a position of leadership within their own country.
[More]UK Agency In New Drive To Protect Filipino Children From Sexual Abuse And Exploitation
18 October 2011
British Embassy Manila
The UK Government is conducting a three-day training beginning Tuesday on safeguarding children at the British International School in Manila. The programme aims to protect more children from sexual abuse and exploitation in the Philippines by working with professionals to provide them with specialist training.
As part of the wider child protection work that has been conducted in other South East Asian countries, the Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre in co-operation with the British Embassy will be delivering training and educational resources throughout October, to those who work to protect children and young people. Issues such as child protection, children's rights, travelling sex offenders and the provision of educational materials will be covered in the training, which is being funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) through the British Embassy Manila.
[More]Philippines And U.S. Commission Megaports System To Increase Nuclear Smuggling Security At The Port of Manila
17 October 2011
US Embassy Manila
The Governments of the Philippines and the United States formally inaugurated the upgrade of radiation detection equipment at Asian Terminal Incorporated's (ATI) South Harbor and the International Container Terminal Services, Inc.'s (ICTSI) Manila International Container Terminal designed to further increase security measures at the Port of Manila, the country's premier trade gateway.
The radiation detection systems are part of the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Megaports Initiative to help deter, detect, and interdict illicit shipments of nuclear and other radioactive materials that might pass through international gateways such as seaports.
[More]Australia Helps Neighbours With The Floods In The Mekong Region And The Philippines
17 October 2011
Australian Aid Press Release
Australia is helping to deliver lifesaving assistance to families affected by the flood crisis in Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos and the Philippines.
Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd today announced that Australia would provide blankets, mosquito nets, hygiene kits, water containers, kitchen sets, sandbags and health services to the eight million people in desperate need across the Mekong and those in typhoon affected Philippines.
Don't Give Up Hope - British Lawmaker On Mindanao Peace Talks
17 October 2011
British Embassy Manila
"Don't give up hope. As soon as that happens, we're finished," said Rt Hon Paul Murphy, UK Parliamentarian and former Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and Wales, on peace talks.
Speaking Thursday at a public forum titled "Post-settlement and power sharing in divided societies: The experience of Northern Ireland and Insights for Mindanao and the Philippines" at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) in Makati City, Murphy shared his experiences as "talks minister" for then-Prime Minister Tony Blair. It is hoped that some of the lessons he learned at the negotiating table in Northern Ireland can provide insights to help move the Mindanao peace talks forward.
[More]British Lawmaker Bares Formula For Success In Peace Process
17 October 2011
Peace "doesn't happen overnight, but if there's a will, then eventually it will." Said Rt Hon Paul Murphy, UK Parliamentarian and former Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (NI) and Wales.
The British lawmaker visited Davao and Manila this week to share some of the lessons he learned at the negotiating table in Northern Ireland to provide insights that may help in Mindanao.
