November 2009

Statement of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on the Maguindanao Massacre

Published on Fri, 27 Nov 2009 - 14:02

Statement of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on the Maguindanao Massacre

The gruesome killings in Maguindanao constitute a most heinous crime. What makes it particularly so is the fact that it counts among its victims, lawyers, media reporters, and other defenseless and innocent civilians. Like many others. I am appalled and outraged by it, and I join the rising chorus of indignation against it.

This is not a simple election feud between opposing clans; this is a supreme act of inhumanity that is blight on our nation.

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Embassy Closed on Monday, 30 November 2009

Published on Wed, 25 Nov 2009 - 17:12

Please be informed that the Philippine Embassy will be closed on Monday, 30 November 2009 in compliance with Presidential Proclamation 1699, declaring said date as a regular holiday.

The Embassy will resume normal operations on Tuesday, 01 December 2009.

Please be guided accordingly.

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Pasko ng Bayan 2009

Published on Sun, 15 Nov 2009 - 12:41
Pasko ng Bayan Poster

Halina at makisaya! Isama ang buong pamilya at barkada! Mayroon tayong mga pagkaing Pilipino, handicrafts, kiddie corner, awitan, sayawan, lottery, payo, kwentuhan at marami pang iba! The Pasko ng Bayan 2009 with a theme, "Giving and Sharing the Joys of Christmas", will be held on Saturday, 12 December 2009 from 1700H to 2200H at Storsalen, Svens Brunsgate 4, 0166 Oslo. This event is organized by the Filipino community in cooperation with the Philippine Embassy.

For further details, please contact the following:

Consul General Evelyn D. Austria-Garcia: 22400900

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Christmas Concert

Published on Thu, 12 Nov 2009 - 10:19
Christmas Concert Poster

The Oslo Musikk Akademi, in cooperation with the Filipino Christian Church and with the full support of the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines present "A Christmas Concert - Help Build a School for Ondoy Victims".

Enjoy an evening of Broadway hits, popular classical music and well-loved Christmas carols featuring the students of the Oslo Musikk Akademi and a Filipino choir. Plus the special participation of Samsaya, Norway’s very own R & B Artist.

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Balikbayan Program

The Balikbayan Program is instituted under the administration of the Department of Tourism to attract and encourage overseas Filipinos to come and visit their motherland. This is in recognition of their contribution to the economy of the country through the foreign exchange inflow and revenues that they generate.

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