01/06/2026
[LOOK] PHILIPPINE EMBASSY HOSTS FIRST PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY RECEPTION, RECOGNIZES FILIPINO COMMUNITY IN LATVIA
Riga, 28 May 2026 – The Philippine Embassy brought together the Filipino community in Latvia for the first Philippine Independence Day Reception in the country. This year marks the 128th year since the Declaration of Philippine Independence and the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Latvia. The event was held on 28 May 2026 at AC Hotel in Riga.
During his remarks, Ambassador Patrick A. Chuasoto noted that the 427 Filipinos in Latvia contribute quietly, yet significantly, to Latvian society. He also cited the growing bonds between Filipinos and Latvians through cultural, academic, and professional exchanges. These foundations are made stronger through shared experiences and human connections.
The reception gathered members of the Filipino community in Riga, along with government officials, diplomatic partners, and other stakeholders, in a celebration that highlighted both national pride and the warmth of the Filipino presence in Latvia.