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THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN YANGON JOINS THE FILIPINO NATION IN OBSERVANCE OF THE 18-DAY CAMPAIGN TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN

25 November 2025, YANGON – The Philippine Embassy in Myanmar joins the Filipino nation in commemorating the annual 18-Day Campaign to End Violence against Women (EVAW) which commences from 25 November to 12 December 2025.

The campaign theme remains “UNiTEd for a VAW-free Philippines.” 

It specifically aims to:

• Accelerate the implementation of the National Action Plan to End Violence Against Women (NAP EVAW), 2025-2030;
• Mobilize youth to speak out against violence, raise awareness, and actively advocate for a VAW-free future;
• Empower men to be proactive allies by promoting respectful behavior, challenging harmful norms, and supporting gender equality;
• Encourage bystanders to take action, break the silence, and intervene safely and effectively; and
• Mainstream VAW prevention across sectors to ensure a whole-of-nation approach, linking it with broader social, economic, and governance agendas to address root causes and systemic barriers.

The Philippine Embassy in Myanmar remains committed to gender mainstreaming its programs as part of its Gender and Development (GAD) year-long initiatives. END

THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY WELCOMES SEARCA OFFICIALS FOR SCHOLARSHIP INTERVIEWS IN MYANMAR

YANGON, 6 November 2025 – The Philippine Embassy in Myanmar welcomed the officials from the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA), Dr. Maria Cristeta N. Cuaresma, Senior Program Head for Education and Collective Learning Development (ECLD), and Ms. Blessie P. Saez, Senior Program Associate, ECLD, during their visit to Yangon and Nay Pyi Taw from 4 to 7 November 2025. 

The SEARCA officials conducted scholarship interviews for the Academic Year 2026–2027 under SEARCA’s Graduate Scholarship Program. Since 1999, SEARCA has been awarding scholarships to Myanmar nationals pursuing Master’s and Doctoral degrees in agriculture and related fields. This initiative forms part of SEARCA’s long-standing commitment to advancing agricultural education and fostering sustainable development across Southeast Asia.

Established in 1966, SEARCA is one of the 26 Centres of Excellence under the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO), a treaty organization that promotes regional cooperation in education, science, and culture. 

SEAMEO’s member countries include Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam, while its associate members are Canada, France, Germany, Morocco, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, and the United Kingdom. Myanmar became a SEAMEO member in 1998. END

PHOTO RELEASE: THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN MYANMAR SENDS OFF MEMBERS OF THE PHILIPPINE DELEGATION TO THE 60TH STOM AND ASSOCIATED MEETINGS AND 31ST ATM AND ASSOCIATED MEETINGS

THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN MYANMAR HOLDS THIRD KAPIHAN SA PASUGUAN FOCUSED ON COMMUNITY SECURITY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

Embassy Photo: Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Angelito Nayan and Yangon PE team with the Members of the Filipino Community in Myanmar

YANGON, 25 October 2025 – The Philippine Embassy in Myanmar successfully held the third Kapihan sa Pasuguan on 25 October 2025, focusing on the timely themes of community security and emergency preparedness, particularly in view of the upcoming general elections in Myanmar, which are set to begin on 28 December 2025, with the second phase scheduled on the first week of January 2026.

For the Filipino community of nearly 800 in Myanmar, these developments carry real and direct implications. The Embassy continues to monitor the overall situation, including the welfare of undocumented Filipinos, some of whom may have been victims of human trafficking in scam hubs.

Against this backdrop, the Kapihan served as an important venue to enhance community preparedness and reinforce coordination mechanisms. The gathering included a security briefing and an overview of the Embassy’s Contingency Plan. 

Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Angelito A. Nayan, in his remarks, emphasized the importance of solidarity within the Filipino community, reminding everyone that, “At the end of the day, what keeps us strong is our unity as one Filipino family.”

This is also the first Kapihan made available virtually, allowing Filipinos outside Yangon to listen in on the discussion in real time.

As part of the program, the Embassy also presented Certificates of Appreciation to the audit team from the Commission on Audit (COA), Ms. Connie Rose Javier and Ms. Mabelle Arada, in recognition of their professionalism, constructive feedback, and valuable recommendations during the audit conducted from 11 to 26 October 2025.

The Embassy likewise announced that the final Kapihan sa Pasuguan for the year will be held on 7 December 2025 (Sunday), in collaboration with Pilipinas.MM, to offer an opportunity for the community to come together, celebrate camaraderie, and close the year in the spirit of bayanihan. Venue details will be announced closer to the date.

The Embassy looks forward to seeing our kababayan in future Kapihan sessions and remains steadfast in fostering unity, preparedness, and mutual support among Filipinos in Myanmar. END