Embassy of Finland in Manila

Ambassador Saija Nurminen recently enjoyed a highly productive visit to Cebu! During her visit, Ambassador Nurminen met with Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia and Vice Mayor Donaldo Hontiveros. She also engaged with local media and the business community and visited a Finnish company SAWO Inc., which has been operating in the Philippines for more than 20 years! A heartfelt thank you to our Honorary Consul Jose Franco B. Soberano, for his hospitality and ongoing support for Finnish-Filipino relations. 🇫🇮🤝🇵🇭

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Working together towards a circular economy! ♻️ We are delighted to announce the 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. The signing of the MoU by Ambassador Saija Nurminen and other Nordic Ambassadors is a testament to our shared commitment to working towards a circular economy and supporting the Philippines in its green transition.

The UN Member States adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in Paris on 10 December seventy-six years ago. The declaration is a powerful expression of the rights and freedoms that belong equally to everyone, as recognised in the UN Charter. Today, the message of the importance of fostering human dignity is as urgent as it was after World War II. In its foreign and security policy, Finland is committed to on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and to the international human rights system and treaties built on it. As a member of the UN Human Rights Council, Finland has consistently advocated for the Council's global mandate to promote and protect human rights. Human rights are the foundation of Finland's actions in any organisation, and as such they will also guide Finland's forthcoming chairpersonship of the Organisation of Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) #OurRightsOurFuture #HumanRightsDay #FIinHRC

Happy Independence Day, Finland! 🇫🇮 The happiest country in the world for seven years in a row—and how do we celebrate? Quietly, of course, maybe with a sauna or a dip in the cold water, some coffee, and watching the President's Independence Day Reception on television. That’s just the Finnish way. Hyvää itsenäisyyspäivää to all Finns — near and far! 🇫🇮 Photo credits: Terhi Tuovinen & Markus Kiili

Happy Independence Day, Finland! 🇫🇮 The happiest country in the world for seven years in a row—and how do we celebrate? Quietly, of course, maybe with a sauna or a dip in the cold water, some coffee, and watching the President's Independence Day Reception on television. That’s just the Finnish way. Hyvää itsenäisyyspäivää to all Finns — near and far! 🇫🇮 Photo credits: Terhi Tuovinen & Markus Kiili

NOTICE

Please be informed that the Embassy of Finland in Manila will not be open to the public on Friday, 29 November 2024, in observance of Bonifacio Day. In case of an emergency, please reach out to the Foreign Ministry’s emergency hotline at +358 9 1605 5555 or via email at paivystys.um@gov.fi (please note that visa inquiries will not be addressed). For further information and updates regarding our services and office hours, we kindly invite you to visit our website ⬇ https://ow.ly/V2VE50Ubth8

That's a wrap for the European Higher Education Fair 2024! 🇪🇺 EHEF 2024 was filled with inspiring encounters and discussions about studying in the happiest country in the world. 🇫🇮 Thank you for visiting Finland's higher education booths: Aalto University, Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Tampere University, and joining online with Vaasan ammattikorkeakoulu VAMK University of Applied Sciences to learn more about the opportunities for studying in Finland! The Embassy was also present at the fair to share more on studying in Finland. Thank you for EHEF Philippines and for the EU Delegation for organizing such a successful fair! #StudyinFinland #EHEF2024 #PathwaysToExcellence