Philippine Embassy in Malaysia

05/09/2026

EMBASSY CONGRATULATES 2026 PRESIDENTIAL FILIPINNOVATION AWARDEES

The Philippine Embassy in Kuala Lumpur congratulates the five winners of the 2026 Presidential Filipinnovation Awards (PFA)!

The PFA is an annual recognition program honoring individuals and enterprises that develop innovative products, services, technologies, or solutions with strong commercial and societal value.

In an official ceremony held in Crowne Plaza Galleria along Ortigas Avenue in Quezon City on 03 September 2026, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. personally conferred the presidential medallion and plaque upon the following innovators for their outstanding contributions aligned with the National Innovation Agenda and Strategy Document (NIASD) 2023–2032:

OstreaVent2 Ventilator for Mechanically Ventilated Adult Patients
Breath of Life Foundation Inc.

Compact Easy to Operate & Economical Biodiesel Reactor for Benteng Diesel
Capistrano Research and Development on Biotechnology

Saltric Marissa Turbine by PDG Engineering Services

Philippine Native Chicken helping Industry through Scientific Innovations
Golden Sprout Corporation

Gasification Process for Waste Disposal: Advance Waste Solution
Vic Metal Fabrication Environmental Services Inc.

The Embassy commends these awardees for their valuable contributions to science, technology, and national development, and wishes them continued success in serving the Filipino people. END

04/09/2026

EMBASSY JOINS BIBAK KUALA LUMPUR’S 14TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

KUALA LUMPUR – The Philippine Embassy joined BIBAK Kuala Lumpur in the celebration of their 14th anniversary on 30 August 2026 at YMCA Brickfield in KL Sentral.

BIBAK Kuala Lumpur is a Filipino community organization that brings together and represents Filipinos from Benguet, Ifugao, Bontoc, Apayao, Kalinga, and provides a platform for members to celebrate their heritage, preserve traditions, and share Cordilleran culture with the wider community in Malaysia.

Ambassador Maria Angela Abrera Ponce thanked BIBAK President Ms. Annie Rose Batuyog and expressed immense pride in seeing the rich traditions of Benguet, Ifugao, Bontoc, Apayao, and Kalinga celebrated together on one stage.

Kalinga Governor Hon. James S. Edduba, who was guest of honor, remarked that physical distance cannot diminish the community's connection to its shared history, values, and cultural identity. He encouraged overseas Filipinos to protect and pass on their living heritage, including traditional music, dances, language, and stories, to the next generation. Governor Edduba further called on members of the Cordillera diaspora to strengthen unity, support fellow kababayans, and serve as proud ambassadors of the Cordilleras in Malaysia.

A highlight of the event was the Search for Ms. BIBAK 2026, with Ms. Jennifer “Jenny” Fongafong from Bontoc, Mountain Province, crowned as the winner from a field of seven (7) candidates.

Anchored on the theme “Cultural differences should not separate us from each other, but rather cultural diversity brings a collective strength that can benefit all of humanity,” the celebration affirmed the value of cultural diversity as a source of strength, fostering mutual understanding, solidarity, and a stronger sense of community.

The Ambassador was joined by Deputy Head of Mission and Consul General Roussel Reyes, Vice Consul Patricia Laggui, Labor Attaché Jocelyn Ortega, and Attachés Hannah Patricia De Castro, and Aina Abrencillo. END


BIBAK Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Province of Kalinga

04/09/2026

FILIPINO SHARI’AH ADVISORY AND ISLAMIC FINANCE CONSULTING FIRM AWARDED WITH WOMANi EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR ISLAMIC FINANCE CAPACITY BUILDING AND TRAINING

Kuala Lumpur – Filipino Shari’ah advisory and Islamic finance consulting firm M & T Consultants, Islamic Co. was awarded the the WOMANi Excellence Award for Islamic Finance Capacity Building and Training on 27 August 2026 at Hilton Kuala Lumpur.

The award was given by the Cambridge IFA WOMANi Awards for M&T Consultants’ flagship initiative, the Women Empowerment Facility (WEF). The WEF is a Shari’ah-compliant financing program that leverages a Murabahah-based microfinancing scheme to empower Bangsamoro women entrepreneurs and support former female combatants as they transition into sustainable civilian livelihoods.

Managing Partners Mr. Hamodi Lao Tiboron and Mr. Mohammad Zidni Marohombasar received the award on behalf of M&T Consultants. The Embassy’s Third Secretary and Vice Consul Patricia Anne G. Laggui and Attaché Clarissa Marie Villamor were also present.

Ahead of the awards ceremony, Mr. Tiboron paid a courtesy call on Ambassador Maria Angela A. Ponce and provided a briefing on M&T Consultants’ initiatives, including their work with the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). Ambassador Ponce welcomed their work, highlighting that Islamic finance is a priority area of cooperation between the Philippines and Malaysia. Ambassador Ponce also underscored the Philippines’ rising prominence in Islamic capital markets and microfinance landscapes.

The awards ceremony also marked the official launch of the WOMANi Report 2026, which features Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Assistant Governor Arifa A. Ala as one of the 500 Most Influential Women in Islamic Business, Finance, and the Halal Economy. END

03/09/2026

FILIPINO EXCELLENCE SHINES AT ASIA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS (ASB) CONVOCATION CEREMONY 2026

KUALA LUMPUR- Three Filipino scholars joined the graduating class at the Asia School of Business (ASB) Convocation Ceremony held on 22 August 2026 at the Khazanah Nasional Auditorium, ASB Campus.

Ms. April Rae Dimayuga, Bank Officer IV of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), earned her Master of Central Banking (MCB). Ms. Ma. Luisa Anna Nicolas Arbilo and Atty. Jeifan-Ira Cañete Dizon, both from the private sector, earned their Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA), respectively.

During the ceremony, Ms. Arbilo also received recognition for placing among the top 20% of the MBA cohort.

Both the MCB and MBA are yearlong residential programs, while the EMBA offers a flexible 16-month hybrid format. All three programs feature an intensive immersion at the MIT Sloan School of Management, focusing on industry best practices and technological innovation.

Since 2022, the BSP has sent scholars to the MCB program. For the next school year, the BSP will have two scholars.

Ms. Lyn I. Javier, Deputy Governor for Financial Supervision, and Mr. Inigo L. Regalado, Director for Capacity Development Department of the BSP also attended the ceremony.

Third Secretary Patricia Laggui and Attaché Marco Flores of the Embassy were also present, and congratulated Ms. Dimayuga, Ms. Arbilo and Atty Cañete Dizon on completing their respective programs. END


Asia School of Business established in collaboration with MIT Sloan

03/09/2026

The Philippine Embassy in Kuala Lumpur invites interested Filipinos to participate in a 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐲 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐬 (𝐑𝐓𝐁𝐬) 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐬 organized by the Bureau of the Treasury.

RTBs are peso-denominated, low-risk, fixed-income investments that provide interest every quarter. They are part of the National Government’s savings mobilization program designed to enhance retail access to government securities. Proceeds from the issuance are directed to financing the Republic’s priority projects and key national expenditures as approved by the National Budget.

AVAILABLE ONLINE SESSIONS (PH TIME):

• 04 September 2026 – 8:00 AM
• 05 September 2026 – 2:00 PM
• 10 September 2026 – 8:00 PM
• 11 September 2026 – 4:00 PM
• 12 September 2026 – 4:00 PM

Register via the QR code or through this link:
https://bit.ly/2026RTBFinancialLiteracy
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03/09/2026

EMBASSY HOLDS OVERSEAS ABSENTEE VOTING REGISTRATION ACTIVITIES IN SELANGOR AND KUALA LUMPUR

SELANGOR / KUALA LUMPUR – As part of its continuous effort to reach out to unregistered overseas voters, the Philippine Embassy conducted overseas voter registration activities at Elevate Sports Performance (ESP) in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, and YMCA Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, on 23 August 2026 and 30 August 2026, respectively.

Voter registration in Selangor was held during the Opening Ceremony of MOB League Season 5, organized by League Commissioner Rolando Y. Morante Jr., while the off-site Kuala Lumpur registration activity coincided with the 14th Anniversary Celebration and Search for Ms. BIBAK 2026, organized by BIBAK (Benguet Ifugao Bontoc Apayao Kalinga) KL Malaysia.

A total of 59 Filipinos successfully registered and updated their overseas voter records during the two-day activity.

The Embassy invites all eligible, unregistered Filipinos across Malaysia to participate in the upcoming 2028 national elections. Overseas voting registration is open at the Embassy from Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The deadline for registration is 30 September 2027.

Registered overseas voters who wish to request their Digital Voter’s ID may send an email to [email protected]. END


Office for Overseas Voting PH
COMELEC

02/09/2026

| September 2, 2026 (REUPLOAD)
Kasama si Rey Sampang

Note: Re-uploaded due to technical issues with the audio during the earlier livestream.

02/09/2026

𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐍 | Sa pamamagitan ng mga aklat at panitikan, naipapakilala natin sa mundo ang mayamang kasaysayan, kultura, pagkakakilanlan, at malikhaing pag-iisip ng sambayanang Pilipino.

Sa kauna-unahang pagkakataon, nakilahok ang Philippine Embassy sa Kuala Lumpur sa Johor International Book Bazaar 2026, kung saan itinampok ang iba’t ibang publikasyon at mga obra ng kinikilala at kontemporaryong Filipino authors.

Bahagi ito ng patuloy na pagsusulong ng cultural diplomacy at pagpapalawak ng ugnayan ng Pilipinas at Malaysia sa pamamagitan ng panitikan.

Paano nga ba isinusulong ng Embahada ang Filipino literature sa Malaysia, at paano makatutulong ang mga ganitong inisyatiba upang mas makilala ang mga kuwentong Pilipino sa pandaigdigang entablado?
Alamin natin sa ating talakayan kasama si Philippine Ambassador to Malaysia Maria Angela Ponce.

Samahan ninyo kami sa isang makabuluhang talakayan sa programang mamayang 3:30PM dito lamang sa Radyo Pilipinas World Service!

𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐍 | Sa pamamagitan ng mga aklat at panitikan, naipapakilala natin sa mundo ang mayamang kasaysayan, kultura, pagkakakilanlan, at malikhaing pag-iisip ng sambayanang Pilipino.

Sa kauna-unahang pagkakataon, nakilahok ang Philippine Embassy sa Kuala Lumpur sa Johor International Book Bazaar 2026, kung saan itinampok ang iba’t ibang publikasyon at mga obra ng kinikilala at kontemporaryong Filipino authors.

Bahagi ito ng patuloy na pagsusulong ng cultural diplomacy at pagpapalawak ng ugnayan ng Pilipinas at Malaysia sa pamamagitan ng panitikan.

Paano nga ba isinusulong ng Embahada ang Filipino literature sa Malaysia, at paano makatutulong ang mga ganitong inisyatiba upang mas makilala ang mga kuwentong Pilipino sa pandaigdigang entablado?

Alamin natin sa ating talakayan kasama si Philippine Ambassador to Malaysia Maria Angela Ponce.

Samahan ninyo kami sa isang makabuluhang talakayan sa programang mamayang 3:30PM dito lamang sa Radyo Pilipinas World Service!

01/09/2026

The longest Christmas season is officially here! 🎄🇵🇭

And this year, SB19 is joining Jose Mari Chan in spreading the Filipino Christmas cheer—from the Philippines, to ASEAN, to the world! 🌏

From uniquely Filipino traditions like Simbang Gabi and Noche Buena to Christmas carols playing day and night, we celebrate Christmas like no other. ❤️

And if you think that’s all… 👀

The Philippines is hosting the 49th ASEAN Summit on November 12-14, 2026 l—and SB19 is bringing new music to the celebration. 🎶

Mula sa pinakamahabang Pasko sa ASEAN at sa mundo, Maligayang Pasko at Happy ASEAN, Pilipinas! ⛵️


Tourism Philippines

01/09/2026

Miss na miss na kita... 🙏🏼🤞🏼

BER months are here. You know who’s coming 👀



Department of Tourism - Philippines
Tourism Philippines