June 2012

Philippine Embassy in Oslo Donates Filipiñana Books to the Oslo City Public Library

Published on 29 June, 2012 - 16:49

In keeping with its mandate to promote the Philippines’ rich culture in Norway, the Philippine Embassy in Oslo, headed by Amb. Bayani S. Mercado, formally donated more than 30 Filipiñana books yesterday, 28 June, to the Oslo Kommune Deichmanske Bibliotek (Olso Public Library). Read more about Philippine Embassy in Oslo Donates Filipiñana Books to the Oslo City Public Library...

Philippine Embassy Conducts Mobile ePassporting & Overseas Absentee Voting Registration in Trøndheim

Published on 29 June, 2012 - 16:42

The Philippine Embassy successfully conducted mobile ePassporting and Overseas Absentee Voting (OAV) registration in Trøndheim, Norway last 23 June catering to the needs of Filipinos in the area. Read more about Philippine Embassy Conducts Mobile ePassporting & Overseas Absentee Voting Registration in Trøndheim ...

Press Release on Philippine e-Passport

Published on 29 June, 2012 - 16:12

The Embassy of the Philippines wishes to inform all e-Passport holders that there have been random cases where the passport cover page was detached from the inner pages when inserting or removing the e-Passport from plastic covers which are not part of the e-Passport. Read more about Press Release on Philippine e-Passport...

DFA Releases New Guidelines to Improve Delivery of Consular Services to Public

Published on 29 June, 2012 - 10:47

Applying for a passport will be easier and more convenient for Filipinos before the end of the year, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) vowed today as it released new guidelines that it said will allow it to more effectively respond to the consular needs of the public. Read more about DFA Releases New Guidelines to Improve Delivery of Consular Services to Public...

UDI's New Residence Card Scheme

Published on 27 June, 2012 - 17:13

The Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) will now issue residence cards to foreign nationals in Norway. As of June 2, 2012, everyone who is collecting their residence permit will no longer get a sticker in their passport. Instead, they will get a credit card sized card. Read more about UDI's New Residence Card Scheme...

GSIS Opens 200 College Scholarship Grants for SY 2012-2013

Published on 27 June, 2012 - 15:30

GSIS President and General Manager Robert G Vergara today announced that beginning May 15 2012, low-income government workers may start nominating their children to the enhanced College Scholarship Program of the Government Service Insurance System (GSP) where 200 slots are available for School Y Read more about GSIS Opens 200 College Scholarship Grants for SY 2012-2013...

Philippine Embassy in Oslo Formally Launches its Rizal Reading Room

Published on 21 June, 2012 - 12:13

To commemorate the 151st birthday of Philippine National Hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal, the Philippine Embassy in Oslo, headed by Amb. Bayani S. Mercado, together with special guest Secretary Imelda M. Read more about Philippine Embassy in Oslo Formally Launches its Rizal Reading Room...

POEA Warns Against an Agency that Recruits Filipino DHs in Singapore for Deployment to Chile

Published on 21 June, 2012 - 12:09

In a press release yesterday, the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) has advised Filipino household workers against accepting offers of jobs in Chile from a Singapore-based agency. Read more about POEA Warns Against an Agency that Recruits Filipino DHs in Singapore for Deployment to Chile...

President Aquino Signs Two Bills into Law to Strengthen Government Capability to Identify and Prevent Illegal Financial Transactions

Published on 21 June, 2012 - 12:04

President Benigno S. Aquino III has signed two bills into law to enhance transparency and accountability, a Palace official announced on Monday. Read more about President Aquino Signs Two Bills into Law to Strengthen Government Capability to Identify and Prevent Illegal Financial Transactions ...

TESDA Online Programs Gets Wider Reach; Graduates Now Gainfully Employed

Published on 21 June, 2012 - 12:02

Anchored on President Benigno S. Read more about TESDA Online Programs Gets Wider Reach; Graduates Now Gainfully Employed ...

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