The Trade Council of Denmark in the Philippines

The Trade Council of Denmark in the Philippines is a strategic partner of Danish companies in exploring #business #opportunities in the Philippine market.   With its #commercial expertise, the Trade Council provides Danish companies well-tailored advice and on-the-ground assistance for #trade and #investments.   In the Philippines, the Trade Council can help connect you with the right partners from its extensive network in energy, environment, and water (EEW), health, food and agriculture, creatives, and maritime sectors.   Find out in this video how the #TradeCouncil helps Danish #exports succeed in different markets around the world.   To learn more about the activities of the Trade Council in the Philippines, visit https://lnkd.in/guMV5xiF or reach out to us at mnlambdtcp@um.dk     #DKinPH 🇩🇰🇵🇭 #DenmarkinthePhilippines #PartnersinProgress #DoingBusinessinPH

Only one week left before Christmas! 📆🎄 But before we count the remaining days, let's take a look at the Embassy's festive Christmas Lunch filled with laughter, games, and surprises! We enjoyed a delicious traditional Filipino feast—lechon, lumpia, spaghetti, and more—followed by our exciting Secret Santa reveal! (Hint: we called it Secret Santa Baby - like literally) 🎅 The day was packed with fun activities including a TikTok Dance Challenge (nope, do not ask for receipts) and in truly Filipino fashion, a Parol-Making Contest using recyclable materials. 🌟 What’s your favorite thing about office Christmas celebrations? Salo-salo, great conversation, or surprises like Secret Santa? Let us know in the comments! #DKinPH 🇩🇰🇵🇭 #PartnersinProgress

CLOSING DAYS NOTICE 🇩🇰🎄 Please be advised that the Embassy will be closed for the holidays on 24 December 2024 to 01 January 2025. Regular operations, including processing of visa applications, will resume next year, 02 January 2025. #DKinPH 🇩🇰🇵🇭 #PartnersinProgress

We had the honor of meeting with former Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio to discuss key issues surrounding the West Philippine Sea, the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), and principles of international maritime law. This dialogue reflects Denmark’s commitment to upholding a rules-based international order and fostering collaboration on maritime security and stability in the region. Through meaningful exchanges like this, the Embassy aims to deepen partnerships and promote shared values of peace, sovereignty, and respect for international law. #DKinPH 🇩🇰🇵🇭 #PartnersinProgress

Closing the loop – one city at a time! ♻️🗑️ We are proud to announce the succesful signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Nordic Embassies and Pasig City to support the local government’s transition to a circular economy. Danish Ambassador Franz-Michael Mellbin, Finnish Ambassador Saija Nurminen, Norwegian Ambassador Christian Halaas Lyster, and Swedish Ambassador Harald Fries penned the agreement with Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto at the Danish Residence. The agreement is part of the joint initiative of the Nordic Embassies in the Philippines on circular economy, through the support of the The Nordic Council of Ministers and The Nordic Council. The collaborative project will focus on sharing Nordic knowledge and technology, driving social behavioral change, and mainstreaming gender and inclusivity in the city government’s circular economy programs. We commend Pasig City’s leadership in sustainability, and we look forward to working with the local government as a model city in the country for circular economy. Embassy of Sweden in Manila | Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila #NordicsForCircularEconomy 🇩🇰🇫🇮🇳🇴🇸🇪

Partners for health! 🇩🇰🤝🇵🇭 Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen visited Manila Central University to learn more about the offered curricula, training, and internship programs available for Filipino nurses and caregivers in the institution. During his visit, the Danish minister had engaging conversations with healthcare assistants and caregiver students on their experiences and their future professional aspirations. The visit follows the signing of the Letter of Intent on sustainable recruitment of Filipino nursing professionals and healthcare assistants to Denmark. The cooperation aims to facilitate upskilling, training, and reintegration programs to ensure supply of qualified Filipino nurses and healthcare workers for the local and global workforce. With stronger health cooperation between Denmark and the Philippines, we can continue working together in building healthier communities. #DKinPH 🇩🇰🇵🇭 #PartnersinProgress

Partners for security! 🇩🇰🤝🇵🇭 Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen visited the National Headquarters of the Philippine Coast Guard for an informative overview of the developments in the West Philippine Sea. As a seafaring nation like the Philippines, maritime security is key priority for Denmark. The Danish minister underscored the importance of upholding open, free, and secure seaways not only for global security and political stability, but also for international trade and economy. #DKinPH 🇩🇰🇵🇭 #PartnersinProgress

We warmly welcomed Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen with a special reception to celebrate the countries’ vibrant economic partnership 🇩🇰🇵🇭 In attendance were high-level representatives from Danish companies and Philippine government officials, with Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) Director-General Ernesto Perez highlighting the agency’s successes in improving the business environment in the Philippines. It was also a wonderful opportunity for the Danish foreign minister to hear the success stories of Danish companies doing business in the Philippines. Three key agreements were signed during the event, forging stronger relations between both countries: ✍️: Letter of Intent on sustainable recruitment of Filipino nurses and healthcare assistants to Denmark | Department of Migrant Workers ✍️: Letter of intent for a pre-feasibility to establish a green corridor in the Philippines | Department of Transportation - Philippines, Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping ✍️: Memorandum of Understanding between Aprendio and Associated Marine Officer's and Seamen's Union of the Philippines (AMOSUP) for the creation of the Green Skills Academy In the spirit of the holidays, Minister Rasmussen came bearing the gift of renewed commitment of Denmark as a reliable trade partner of the Philippines. And in that spirit, check out the photos to see the meaningful lightning of candles on the Christmas tree, wrapping up the celebration in true Danish fashion! #DKinPH 🇩🇰🇵🇭 #PartnersinProgress

Danish Foreign Minister visit strengthens PH-DK ties 🇩🇰🇵🇭 Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen visits the Philippines, marking the first official visit of a Danish foreign minister in 25 years. Minister Rasmussen had a productive meeting with Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo to explore areas of cooperation in trade and investments, defense, green transition, maritime, defense, health, and people-to-people links. Both ministers witnessed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding signed by Ambassador Franz-Michael "Dan-Dan" Mellbin and Department of Information and Communications Technology - Philippines Secretary Ivan John Uy on digitalisation to collaborate on areas of cybersecurity, e-governance, and digital connectivity. The Danish Minister also met with Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin to reaffirm Denmark’s interest to deepen strong bilateral relations with the Philippines. We look forward to forging closer ties between our countries! #DKinPH 🇩🇰🇵🇭 #PartnersinProgress

Partners for health 🤝⚕️ Ambassador Franz-Michael “Dan-Dan” Mellbin and Department of Health (Philippines) Secretary Teodoro Herbosa signed the Memorandum of Understanding on Health Cooperation between Denmark and the Philippines. With this cooperation, we reaffirm our commitment to sharing best practices with the Philippines on managing non-communicable diseases, health promotion, and digital health. #DKinPH 🇩🇰🇵🇭 #PartnersinProgress