German Embassy Manila

What does the future of German–Philippine relations look like in an increasingly complex world?

Read 🇩🇪Ambassador Andreas Pfaffernoschke’s interview with Manila Bulletin, on strengthening bilateral ties, advancing economic cooperation, and working together to address global challenges. 🇩🇪🇵🇭

🔗 Read the full article here: https://mb.com.ph/2026/06/20/building-partnerships-in-a-changing-world

Happy World Music Day! 🎵

To celebrate World Music Day, our colleagues at the German Embassy Manila are sharing some of their favorite songs—the tracks that inspire them, lift their spirits, or simply make them smile.

What's your favorite song? 🎶

🌍 How do developments in the Middle East affect businesses and economies here in the Philippines and around the world?

Join us on 23 June 2026 at the German Club Manila for the Economic Forum 2026: Global Ripples of a Shifting Middle East. 📈 Gain valuable insights into the economic impacts of current geopolitical developments and what they could mean for businesses, industries, and markets.

👥 The event is open to everyone.
🔗 Register here: https://philippinen.ahk.de/en/info-hub/events/2026/economic-forum-2026-global-ripples-of-a-shifting-middle-east

✨ We look forward to welcoming you!

Economic Forum 2026: Global Ripples of a Shifting Middle East The German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, with the support of SGV & Co., invites you to gain timely insights into recent developments in the Middle East and how these global shifts may impact businesses and key industries at:

Congratulations Alex Eala for reaching the quarterfinals of the Berlin Tennis Open! 🎉

The 🇵🇭Filipina tennis star continues her impressive run in 🇩🇪Berlin after a remarkable victory over World No. 2 Elena Rybakina. Alex is set to face Elina Svitolina in the quarterfinals.

We wish Alex the very best of luck as she continues her journey in 🇩🇪Germany. Laban, Alex! 🎾

Photo: Berlin Tennis Open

On the 165th birth anniversary of José Rizal, we remember the enduring ties between the Philippines’ national hero and Germany. 🇩🇪🇵🇭

During his recent visit to the Philippines, Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier viewed the original manuscript of Noli Me Tangere, the novel Rizal completed and published in Berlin in 1887. Decades later, Germany supported the restoration of this treasured manuscript, helping preserve an important piece of Philippine history for future generations. 📖

Rizal's legacy continues to connect our two countries through a shared commitment to education, culture, and the power of ideas.💡

Photo: Federal Government/Guido Bergmann

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“I think it was high time for a visit by a German Federal President”: for the first time in 60 years, a German head of state is visiting the Philippines.

Federal President Steinmeier emphasized the country’s growing importance for Germany: “As a like-minded partner in upholding the global order, peace and stability in Asia; in cooperation between the ASEAN community of states and Germany and the EU; in connecting our economies; in combating climate change and its consequences; and, of course, not least in bringing our peoples closer together through the migration of skilled workers.”

During the meeting with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to a rules-based international order, stability in the Indo-Pacific, and close cooperation on security policy. Economic ties are also strong: around 300 German companies are already active in the Philippines, including firms in the pharmaceutical, logistics, financial services, and aircraft maintenance sectors. Skilled labor migration is also of major importance, having long closely linked the two countries, and is set to be expanded further.

At Lufthansa Technik Philippines, one of the world’s largest maintenance centers for wide-body aircraft, the Federal President learned about the training of skilled Filipino workers.
With a wreath-laying ceremony, the Federal President paid tribute to the legacy of national hero José Rizal. Rizal spent formative years of his life in Germany, where his novel Noli Me Tangere was published in 1887. Afterwards, the Federal President spoke with Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa, who reported on her work for press freedom and democracy.

Fotos: Bundesregierung/Guido Bergmann

A great honor to join President Bongbong Marcos and First Lady Liza Marcos in the Vin d’honneur, celebrating 128 years of 🇵🇭 Philippine Independence.

Four continents, one group! 🌍⚽

From Europe to the Caribbean, Africa, and South America, football brings nations together as 🇩🇪Germany faces 🇨🇼Curaçao, 🇨🇮Côte d’Ivoire, and 🇪🇨Ecuador in Group E of the FIFA World Cup 2026! 🏟️

📅 Match Schedule (GMT+8):
🇩🇪 vs. 🇨🇼— [1:00AM/15 June]
🇩🇪 vs. 🇨🇮— [4:00AM/21 June]
🇩🇪 vs. 🇪🇨— [4:00AM/26 June]

Viel Glück, Team Deutschland! 🇩🇪