Embassy of Switzerland in the Philippines

The Swiss Pacific Team (Embassy of Switzerland in the Philippines, Embassy of Switzerland in New Zealand, and Embassy of Switzerland in Australia) has just concluded a week of exchanges and engagements in Fiji 🇫🇯. 🌏 The visit formed part of Switzerland’s broader engagement in the Pacific: ensuring Pacific perspectives are heard in international forums, particularly in International Geneva; advancing local community-focused initiatives through Swiss small grants projects across the region; and deepening Switzerland’s understanding of the Pacific and its priorities through continued dialogue and partnership. 🤝 As a regional hub for international organisations and cooperation, Fiji provides an important opportunity to engage with partners from across government, international and regional organisations, and civil society. 🇫🇯 We were particularly honoured to meet Fiji’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Hon. Sakiasi Ditoka, Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs Hon. Lenora Qereqeretabua, Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs Mrs. Dr. Raijeli Taga, and Deputy Secretary Mr. Anare Leweniqila. We also had the pleasure of meeting with the Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Secretariat, Baron Waqa to exchange views on current regional developments and priorities across the Pacific. 👉🏻 During the visit, we further met with the Pacific Community-SPC, the UN in Fiji, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu & Vanuatu, the United Nations OCHA Office of the Pacific Islands, the United Nations Human Rights, the UNDP Pacific Office in Fiji, the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF), as well as Pacific and European Heads of Mission. We also exchanged with the Pacific Islands Association of Non Govenmental Organisation (PIANGO). and Nakau. 🎓 The programme included a symposium at the The University of the South Pacific (USP) on multilateralism, democracy and human rights, bringing together academics, practitioners and students for an exchange on global cooperation and the role of International Geneva. 🇨🇭🇫🇯 We leave Fiji with a deeper appreciation of the perspectives and priorities of Pacific partners, and with renewed commitment to continued dialogue and cooperation across the region. We thank all our partners in Fiji for the warm welcome and valuable exchanges throughout the week. #SwitzerlandInThePacific

📸 Deputy Heads of Mission Livia Meisser and Hans-Christian Baumann, together with Academic Intern Annick Peter, visit Rappler for a meaningful exchange on strengthening independent journalism and voter education ahead of the upcoming BARMM elections. 🗞️The visit also provided an opportunity for insightful discussions with Nobel Peace Prize laureate and CEO, Maria Ressa, and leading investigative journalist, Marites Vitug on domestic developments and regional geopolitical trends. Switzerland values the important role of independent media, informed public discourse, and democratic participation in building resilient and inclusive societies. 🇨🇭🤝🇵🇭

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞: 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝘁𝘇𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 (𝗦𝗧𝗘) 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗻𝗴, 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗮! ✈️ The Philippines was proudly represented by a delegation of 14 key travel agents, who joined networking sessions, market briefings, and business-to-business meetings with Switzerland Tourism partners and destination representatives. The event served as an important platform to strengthen tourism partnerships, deepen destination knowledge, and further promote Switzerland as a preferred travel destination for Filipino travelers. 🤝STE 2026 also highlighted the value of regional cooperation and people-to-people exchanges through tourism — bringing together partners from across Southeast Asia to build new connections and shared opportunities. A heartfelt thank you to all participating Philippine travel partners for their enthusiasm and continued support in promoting Switzerland in the Philippine market. 🇨🇭✈️🇵🇭 Batiste Pilet 白松德 Gabrielle Sofia Santelices

🇨🇭📚 The Embassy of Switzerland is honored to receive an Appreciation Award from the DepEd Philippines in recognition of its continued partnership and collaboration in advancing youth engagement and education initiatives in the Philippines. Ambassador Nicolas Brühl accepted the award on behalf of the Embassy, highlighting the strong cooperation with DepEd through the Embassy’s flagship initiative, the 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲. Celebrated annually in Switzerland every second Thursday of November as the 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗭𝘂𝗸𝘂𝗻𝗳𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴, the Day of the Future gives young students the opportunity to explore the world of work and discover future career paths. Through this initiative in the Philippines, the Swiss Embassy — together with participating Swiss companies — opens its doors to students from different schools across the country, encouraging curiosity, learning, and innovation. We extend our sincere thanks to the Department of Education and Secretary Sonny Angara for this meaningful recognition. Switzerland remains committed to supporting education, innovation, and empowering the next generation. 👏🏼

🇨🇭🇺🇳 Switzerland commends the United Nations in the Philippines for its vital role in advancing peace and security, human rights, sustainable development, innovation, resilience and environmental sustainability — priorities that are also at the heart of Switzerlan's foreign policy and international cooperation. These commitments were highlighted during the 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀’ 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀, hosted by the World Health Organization Western Pacific Region Office in Manila. Representing Switzerland, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Hans-Christian Baumann presented the newly launched handbook, 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 — the third volume in a UN handbook series published by Switzerland. The book is a practical guide to the United Nations Operational System and its work at country level. Switzerland remains committed to supporting strong multilateral cooperation and meaningful partnerships toward an inclusive, peaceful and sustainable future for all. 🇨🇭🤝🇵🇭 🔗Get a copy of the Handbook here: https://lnkd.in/dXRSJKh6

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On this Labor Day, we recognize the dedication, resilience, and contributions of workers who drive progress and shape our societies. Switzerland reaffirms its commitment to promoting decent work, fair opportunities, and inclusive growth for all. 🇨🇭🤝🇵🇭

𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 | 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 👏🏼After receiving more than 140 applications, the Swiss Embassy and the Swiss Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines are proud to announce the TOP 9 FINALISTS! 🏅While three groups for each industry cluster will be competing for the GRAND PRIZE, all finalists will have the opportunity to be connected DIRECTLY to our Swiss industries here in the Philippines, and learn form different mentors. 🏆 Congratulations to our Top 9 groups! And to all those who submitted their applications, thank you! (All finalists will be receiving an email for confirmation.) 🤝 The Swiss Embassy and the Swiss Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines would like to thank the members of the Swiss Cultural Fund, and all stakeholders who made this initiative possible. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱: Ivoclar, Target Display Co., Inc., Roche, Novartis, SGS, Sateco Group, Endress+Hauser Group, Holcim Philippines Inc., Novateur Coffee Concepts Inc., Nestlé, Bühler Group, DDC Land, Inc.

Hello, Fiji! 👋🏻 🤝The Swiss Embassies in the Philippines, New Zealand, and Australia are engaging in a week of exchanges and meetings. 🙋🏻♀️Stay tuned for insights from our meetings and discussions. #SwitzerlandInThePacific

💊🤝 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 The Embassy of Switzerland was pleased to take part in the inaugural Policy-to-Practice Roundtable organized by the Swiss Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines in partnership with Zuellig Pharma. In his remarks, Deputy Head of Mission Hans-Christian Baumann underscored the importance of effective regulatory implementation and strong collaboration between government, industry, and stakeholders to ensure access to safe and quality medicines. The roundtable featured valuable insights from Atty. Paolo Teston, Director General of the Food and Drug Administration (Philippines), fostering constructive dialogue on strengthening market integrity and advancing public health outcomes in the Philippines. Switzerland remains committed to supporting partnerships that promote innovation and high quality healthcare. 🇵🇭🤝🇨🇭