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THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN MYANMAR LAUNCHES NATIONAL WOMEN'S MONTH, CONDUCTS CONSULAR MISSION AND CONSULTATIONS IN MANDALAY, NEARLY A YEAR FOLLOWING THE 7.7 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE

PHOTO RELEASE: The Philippine Embassy in Myanmar launches National Women's Month, conducts consular mission and consultations in Mandalay, nearly a year following the 7.7 magnitude earthquake

THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN MYANMAR JOINS THE AHA CENTRE IN A SYMBOLIC HANDOVER CEREMONY OF PREFABRICATED SCHOOL BUILDINGS

NAY PYI TAW, 25 February 2026 - The Philippine Embassy in Myanmar joined the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on disaster management (AHA Centre) in a symbolic handover ceremony of prefabricated school buildings held in Nay Pyi Taw.

The initiative forms part of the Philippines’ humanitarian assistance to support communities affected by Tropical Cyclone Mocha in 2023 and the magnitude 7.7 Mandalay earthquake in 2025: 

• Day Win Pre-Primary School (Chan Aye Thar Zan Township, Mandalay Region)
• Mandalay Youth Training School (Aung Myay Thar Zan Township, Mandalay Region)
• Mandalay School for the Deaf (Chan Mya Thar Si Township, Mandalay Region)
• School for the Blind (Sagaing Township, Sagaing Region)
• Basic Education High School (Thantaung, Nyaung Shwe Township, Southern Shan State)
• No. 2 Basic Education High School (Taunggyi Township, Southern Shan State)
• Lewe Basic Education High School (Thapyaypyin, Lewe Township, Nay Pyi Taw)
  
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THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN MYANMAR HANDS OVER THE GOLD REPLICAS FOR “GINTO: A HERITAGE OF GOLD” TO BE FEATURED AT THE ASEAN CORNER OF THE MYANMAR NATIONAL MUSEUM

YANGON, 27 February 2026 - In celebration of Philippine National Arts Month 2026, the Embassy of the Philippines in Yangon formally handed over the gold replicas for “GINTO: A Heritage of Gold,” a miniature exhibition to be featured at the ASEAN Corner of the Myanmar National Museum.

Inspired by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Pre-Hispanic Gold Collection, the replicas showcase ornaments crafted approximately 700 to 1,200 years ago. These pieces reflect the exceptional artistry, craftsmanship, and cultural sophistication of early Philippine societies, underscoring the archipelago’s rich pre-colonial heritage and long-standing tradition of goldwork.

The gold replicas are expected to open for public viewing around April 2026 at the ASEAN Corner, located on the fourth floor of the Museum. END

THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN MYANMAR REPATRIATES ALLEGED HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMS

YANGON, 10 February 2026 - The Philippine Embassy in Myanmar successfully facilitated the repatriation of two (2) alleged human trafficking victims (HTVs) on 09 February 2026 via Yangon International Airport.

Through close coordination with Myanmar authorities, the Embassy enables the Filipinos to safely return to the Philippines and reunite with their families.

The Embassy reiterates its strong advisory against suspicious job offers and urges the public to accept only legitimate job opportunities duly verified by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) prior to departure from the Philippines.

The public is likewise reminded that the deployment ban to Myanmar remains in effect, and that violations of the Immigration Law may lead to imprisonment of up to five years with fines.

The Philippine Embassy in Myanmar remains steadfast in its commitment to safeguarding the welfare of Overseas Filipinos (OFs) and to providing timely assistance to OFs in distress. END