Irish Embassy Manila

Wishing the people of the Philippines a very happy Independence Day! Ambassador Emma Hickey celebrated this morning at the Rizal wreath laying and Independence Day Parade. Maligayang Araw ng Kalayaan!

Damo nga salamat, Tacloban! 🇵🇭🇮🇪

Ambassador Emma Hickey and the Embassy team had a productive and memorable journey in Tacloban and greater Leyte from opening the Cine Europa Philippines film festival to visiting MacArthur’s landing.

Together with European Union in the Philippines Ambassador Massimo Santoro, Ambassador Hickey paid courtesy calls on Governor Carlos Jericho L. Petilla and Mayor Alfred S. Romualdez, who shared insights on Leyte’s development, including the work undertaken in rebuilding and rehabilitating communities following the devastation caused by Typhoon Yolanda in 2013. We also visited the Holy Cross Memorial paying tribute to all those who lost their lives.

We met with local journalists, lawyers, human rights defenders and fisherfolk and even found time to try local delicacies like roscas, suman latik, moron and binagol.

It has truly been a wonderful visit, and we are grateful for the warm welcome from all the people of Tacloban throughout our trip.

Maraming salamat, Tacloban! We shall return.

📍Tacloban City, Leyte

We’re excited to open Cine Europa 29 with the Irish film Four Mothers 🎬

See you all this afternoon at Eastern Visayas State University!

📆 11 June 2026
⏱️ 2:30 PM
📌 Studio Room, ORDEX Bldg., Main Campus, Eastern Visayas State University
🎟️ Admission is FREE of charge on a first come, first served basis

The Embassy of Ireland expresses its heartfelt sympathy to the people of Mindanao following the earthquake that struck on 08 June 2026.

We extend our condolences to the families who have lost loved ones, and wish those who have been injured a speedy recovery.

Our thoughts are with all those affected and we extend our appreciation to all those supporting the response.

📢 Tacloban, we’re excited to see you!

The Embassy of Ireland will be visiting Tacloban for the opening of Cine Europa 29, featuring the Irish film Four Mothers at Eastern Visayas State University.

Ambassador Emma Hickey and the Embassy team look forward to meeting the wonderful people of Tacloban and celebrating the shared values between Ireland, the Philippines, and Europe. 🇮🇪🇵🇭🇪🇺

We look forward to seeing you there as Ireland prepares to assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union in July 2026.

🎬 See you in Tacloban!

The Embassy is aware of a magnitude 7.0 earthquake which struck Mindanao province on 8 June 2026. Please beware of potential aftershocks, as well as damage to buildings and infrastructure. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS-DOST) has issued a tsunami warning and advised immediate evacuation from affected areas. Please follow the advice of local authorities and move to higher ground if you are in coastal areas.

While Ireland has four proud provinces, the Federated States of Micronesia similarly are made up of four strong states. Ambassador Emma Hickey was honoured to be the first Irish Ambassador to visit the beautiful country when she presented her credentials to H.E. President Simina last week. During her Mission she had the opportunity to discuss strengthening bilateral relations with the President and Vice-President, Ministers from across government, the Speaker of the Parliament and Governor of Ponhpei state. She met with the Chuuk Women’s Council and participants of an Irish funded programme on the empowerment of young women as well as civil society active across the North Pacific. She also witnessed first-hand the devastation caused by Typhoon Sinlaku and met with UN agencies supporting the response. Many thanks to FSM Department of Affairs for all their assistance with the visit.

[CALL FOR PROPOSALS]

The Embassy of Ireland in the Philippines invites interested organizations and individuals to submit proposal for a historical study on the Legacy of Irish Missionaries in the Philippines.

Irish missionaries have had a long-standing presence in the Philippines, contributing to education, parish ministry, social service, and community development. Their work has helped shape enduring people-to-people links between Ireland and the Philippines.

Deadline for the submission of proposals is on June 19, 2026.

For more information on project details, scope, timeline, expected outputs, and submission requirements, please visit the link below:

Call For Proposals: Historical Study on the Legacy of the Irish Missionaries in the Philippines | Ireland.ie Ireland’s global footprint is growing. Explore the breadth of Ireland’s relationships with countries around the world:

Watch and enjoy Cine Europa 29 featuring the Irish film Four Mothers. Four Mothers is an uplifting comedy-drama that follows a novelist saddled with caring for his elderly mother and 3 other elderly women. Over a chaotic weekend, he has to juggle his burgeoning career with the care of four eccentric, combative, and wildly different ladies.

📆 Friday, May 29
⏱️ 3:30PM
📍 Cinema 3, Shangri-La Plaza, Mandaluyong City
🎟️ Admission is FREE of charge on a first-come, first serve basis

See you there!

🎬 The schedule is out, but the real magic starts now! Here is your official lineup for this week at Cinema 3, Red Carpet Cinema in Shangri-La. Cine Europa has an incredible lineup of films waiting for you, and you won’t want to miss a single one.

🎟️ Admission is completely FREE! No tickets required—just show up and grab a seat. 🚨 Note: Seating is strictly on a first-come, first-served basis, so arrive early!

Which film are you most excited to see? Let us know in the comments section! 👇