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The Embassy of the Philippines in Stockholm celebrates the
Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month (MANA Mo)

06 September 2021 – In observance of the Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month. The Philippine Embassy conducted a special flag raising ceremony to celebrate the Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month (MANA Mo 2021). The flag raising ceremony was attended by the officers and staff of the Embassy and some members of Filipino community. A small program on the maritime issues and activities were.

Embassy personnel were called on to raise awareness and consciousness on maritime and archipelagic issues and concerns. Comparison between the Philippines and Sweden were also drawn up, notably both countries’ experiences as archipelagic countries. The morning flag raising ceremony was followed by followed by a sumptuous breakfast for all Embassy personnel.

 The Embassy of the Philippines visits the Vasa Museum

03 September 2021 - In observance of the Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month (MANA Mo 2021) this month. The Philippine Embassy in Stockholm visited the Vasa Museum on 03 September 2021.

The museum houses the Vasa ship which capsized and sank in Stockholm in 1628. It was salvaged in 1951, which after 333 years on the seabed. The Vasa ship was considered as the pride of the Swedish navy that never completed her maiden voyage. Today, Vasa is the world’s best preserved 17th century ship with 98% of the ship on display bearing original parts and the Vasa Museum remains the most visited museum in Scandinavia

The museum’s management gave the Embassy a guided tour and trivia pieces in connection with its construction.

 
 
LATEST GUIDANCE FOR ALL DUAL CITIZENS GOING HOME TO THE PHILIPPINES, 22 April 2021 MANILA
 
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday reminded all Filipino dual citizens who wish to travel to the Philippines to present necessary documents as proof of Philippine citizenship to prevent any inconvenience with airline companies and immigration authorities.
In an advisory, the agency said Filipino dual citizens must secure a valid Philippine passport, identification certificate (IC), or a certificate of re-acquisition/retention of Philippine Citizenship (CRPC).
The documents should also be presented upon departure.
Failure to present the necessary documents as required by the immigration authorities shall warrant the imposition of fines and penalties imposed on foreigners who overstayed in the country.
Entry of foreigners to the Philippines is suspended from March 22 to April 30, except for emergency cases and those with valid entry exemption documents issued by the DFA before March 22.
Meanwhile, all Filipino citizens are allowed to return to the country.
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