Philippine Embassy Athens

07/09/2026

: BER months na! 🍂 MAGING ALERTO!
Ngayong panahon ng online shopping, travel, at holiday preparations, mag-ingat sa kahina-hinalang messages, links, at offers.
Gawin ang o para sa secure na transaksyon. 👍🏼
Courtesy: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)

04/09/2026

PH EMBASSY JOINS THE NATION IN CELEBRATING MANAMO 2026

Athens, Greece – This September, the Philippine Embassy in Athens joins the nation in celebrating Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month (MANAMo) 2026, the annual celebration fostering a deeper appreciation of the Philippines’ maritime heritage and recognizing the country’s vital role as an archipelagic nation.

In accordance with Presidential Proclamation No. 316, s. 2017, this year’s theme, “Karapatan sa Karagatan, Sama-sama nating Alagaan,” calls on us to reaffirm our steadfast commitment to protecting our legitimate maritime rights under international law while promoting stewardship, cooperation, and collective responsibility instead of confrontation. END

01/09/2026

: Panatilihing safe ang inyong accounts laban sa scams. 🔒
✔ I-monitor ang inyong transactions regularly
✔ Huwag mag-click ng links sa text messages o e-mails
✔ Huwag magbigay ng OTP, password, account details, o personal information kahit kanino
✔ I-report agad ang kahina-hinalang transactions sa official channels ng inyong bangko o e-wallet provider
Gawin ang o para sa mas ligtas at secure na transaksyon. 👍🏼
Courtesy: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)

25/08/2026

: May biglang nag-message, nag-e-mail, o tumawag at nagsabing taga-bangko sila? Mag-ingat. Baka scammer ’yan. 👻
Huwag mag-click ng links mula sa kahina-hinalang text messages o e-mails, at huwag magbigay ng personal o financial information sa hindi mo kilalang sender.
Gawin ang o para sa mas ligtas at secure na transaksyon. 👍🏼
Courtesy: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)

17/08/2026

: May tumawag at nagpakilalang taga-bangko? Mag-ingat. 📞
Maaaring magpanggap ang scammers bilang mga bank representative para makuha ang inyong personal o financial information.
✔ Huwag magbigay ng inyong impormasyon kahit kanino
✔ Makipag-ugnayan lamang sa official customer service channels ng inyong bangko o e-wallet provider
TANDAAN: Hindi kailanman hihingin ng bangko ang inyong personal o financial information.
Gawin ang o para sa mas ligtas at secure na transaksyon. 👍🏼
Courtesy: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)

14/08/2026

10/08/2026

𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐍 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝟓𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐍

Philippine Ambassador to Greece H.E. Giovanni E. Palec, with Mrs. Novelyn Palec, led the Philippine Embassy personnel during the commemoration of the 59th ASEAN Founding Anniversary jointly held by the ASEAN Committee in Athens (ACAT) Embassies on 07 August 2026 with this year’s theme “Navigating Our Future, Together.”

H.E. Sathana Kashemsanta Na Ayudhya, Ambassador of Thailand and the current ACAT Chair hosted this year’s celebration at his official residence. H.E. Bebeb A.K. Nugraha Djundjunan, Ambassador of Indonesia, and Ms. Pham B**h Thuy, Chargé d'Affaires, a.i. of the Embassy of Viet Nam, also joined the ceremony.

This year’s Guest of Honor was Mr. Dimitris Skalkos, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Secretary General for International Economic Affairs and Chairman of Enterprise Greece.

In his welcome remarks, Ambassador Na Ayudha reflected on ASEAN’s evolution as a regional community founded on unity, cooperation, and a shared sense of purpose. He noted that these principles continue to guide ASEAN not only in strengthening cooperation among its Member States, but also in building meaningful partnerships beyond the region.

Against this backdrop, Ambassador Na Ayudha highlighted ASEAN’s growing engagement with the European Union and Greece, citing recent high-level exchanges as a reflection of the expanding ties between the two regions and with Greece. Bringing the message closer to the work of the ASEAN Committee in Athens (ACAT), he drew attention to the words “care” and “share” in The ASEAN Way anthem, underscoring ACAT’s commitment to fostering friendship and cooperation for the mutual benefit of the peoples of ASEAN and Greece.

Secretary General Skalkos extended his warmest congratulations on the 59th Anniversary of ASEAN and Thailand’s current Chairship of ACAT. He highlighted the significant presence of workers from ASEAN Member States in Greece and their positive relations with Greek employers and communities. Quoting prominent Greek poet and diplomat Giorgos Seferis—“In this world that grows ever narrower, each of us needs all the others”—Secretary General Skalkos emphasized the strategic importance of strengthening ASEAN-EU and ASEAN-Greece cooperation and building greater resilience amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.

The official program also featured the traditional Phu Thai dance of Sakon Nakhon performed by the Thai Association and Meditation in Greece.

Following the ceremony, guests were invited to the booths of the four ACAT embassies offering a variety of traditional culinary elicacies. ASEAN’s warm hospitality and spirit of “One Caring and Sharing Community" filled the celebration as everyone shared meals and stories together.

Ambassador and Mrs. Palec welcomed the guests at the Philippine booth which served seafood kare-kare, torta giniling, garlic rice and the classic Filipino dessert halo-halo. END

10/08/2026

PH SHORT STORY “ELEGY” BY YOUNG ILOILO WRITER SELECTED FOR LITERARY PARTHENON JOURNAL

07 August 2026 – The Philippine Embassy in Athens proudly congratulates Filipino author Mr. Khen P. Julia of Estancia, Iloilo, whose short fiction “ELEGY” has been selected for translation into Greek and publication in the second issue of Literary Parthenon.

Chosen from hundreds of international submissions, “ELEGY” will be featured in the Literary Parthenon International Journal, scheduled for worldwide release on Amazon in September 2026, followed by an international online book launch hosted from Athens. This milestone highlights Philippine literature on the global stage and introduces Filipino storytelling to Greek readers.

Mr. Julia is an accomplished writer, student leader, and former Editor-in-Chief of The National Wave, with numerous national and international awards in creative writing and journalism. His works have earned recognition across four continents, including major literary prizes in the United States, Ireland, and Australia. His essays and feature articles have also appeared in leading Philippine publications such as the Philippine Daily Inquirer, Manila Bulletin, and the Philippine STAR.

Guided by the belief that "origin should never limit horizon," Mr. Julia continues to champion youth empowerment and the transformative power of literature.

Mr. Julia’s remarkable achievement in “ELEGY” highlights the growing recognition of Philippine literature on the international stage and brings Filipino storytelling to Greek readers.

The Philippine Embassy in Athens commends Mr. Julia on this outstanding achievement, which strengthens cultural and literary ties between the Philippines and Greece. May his success inspire more Filipino writers to share Philippine stories with the world.

Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

10/08/2026

"Pinalakas na Ugnayan at Pagkakaisa sa Pagsusulong ng International Humanitarian Law"
(Strengthening Cooperation and Solidarity in Advancing International Humanitarian Law).

Even in times of conflict, humanity comes first. International Humanitarian Law protects civilians and those most at risk.

This 12 August, the Philippines commemorates IHL Day and reaffirms its commitment to ensuring that even in armed conflict, human dignity must always prevail.

Watch, learn, and share this video. Because the more people know the rules that protect humanity, the more lives they can help protect.