Philippine Embassy in Washington DC, USA

09/09/2026

📢 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬: 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲

The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) is inviting all our kababayans overseas to participate in the survey for the upcoming 2027 Philippine Country Migration Report (CMR).

📝 Who can participate:

1. 𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗼𝘀 (𝗡𝗥𝗙𝘀) - permanent residents, dual citizens, naturalized citizens, youth descendants, spouses/partners of foreign nationals, exchange visitor program participants, Au pairs

2. 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 (𝗢𝗙𝗪𝘀) - land-based and sea-based workers

3.�𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀�

4. 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀

𝘕𝘰𝘵𝘦: 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝟭𝟴 𝙮𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙖𝙜𝙚

Done in collaboration with New Perspective Marketing International (NPMI), the 2027 Philippine CMR will update the national picture of migration and examine how trends and patterns have changed since the previous report was published in 2013.

The survey will take a few minutes to complete, and all responses will be treated with appropriate confidentiality and strictly used for research purposes.

Interested participants may fill out the survey through the QR code or through this link: https://newperspectivemedia.com/survey/suv1/

The story of every Filipino migrant's journey matters. Help contribute to national development even beyond shores.

08/09/2026

[READ] PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN WASHINGTON DC WELCOMES FOUNDRY SCHOOL LAUNCH IN SUPPORT OF ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIPS, PAX SILICA

The Philippine Embassy in Washington D.C. attended the official launch of the Foundry School graced by U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio on 03 September 2026 at the Donald J. Trump Institute for Peace.

Full Press Release: https://tinyurl.com/4ca7huks

07/09/2026

This Labor Day, we recognize the dedication and contributions of Filipino workers across the United States who help strengthen communities and deepen the enduring people-to-people ties between the Philippines and the United States.

As we mark 80 years of diplomatic relations, we celebrate the people whose work, talent, and service continue to build connections between our two countries.

07/09/2026

[LOOK] PH EMBASSY SPEARHEADS MARITIME AND ARCHIPELAGIC NATION MONTH (MANAMO) CELEBRATIONS IN DC

The Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C. formally opened MANAMO Month 2026 with a flag-raising ceremony, marking the start of a month-long celebration raising consciousness on the Philippines' maritime and archipelagic concerns, heritage, and the protection of marine resources. September is annually observed as Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month (MANA Mo).

Photo Press Release: https://tinyurl.com/5dz44m36

04/09/2026

𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗞 | 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘆 🇵🇭🇺🇸

On August 30, 1951, the Philippines and the United States signed the Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) in Washington, D.C.

In this historic photograph, then-Senator Vicente J. Francisco, Chairman of the Philippine Foreign Affairs Committee, signs the MDT on behalf of the Philippines, witnessed by President Elpidio Quirino and U.S. President Harry S. Truman.

More than seven decades later, the MDT remains a cornerstone of the Philippines-United States defense relationship.

(Photo courtesy of BGen. Ray Francisco AFP (Ret), Trustee, Association of Generals and Flag Officers (AGFO))

04/09/2026

The Board of Foreign Service Examinations (BFSE), pursuant to the provisions of the Foreign Service Act of 1991 (R.A. No. 7157) and the Revised Administrative Code of 1987, announces the conduct of the 2027 FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICER (FSO) EXAMINATIONS to recruit candidates for appointment to the position of Foreign Service Officer, Class IV.

Read more about this here: https://tinyurl.com/34me9cun

03/09/2026

BLUE THURSDAY 💙🌊

This September, the Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C. joins MANA Mo 2026 by wearing blue on Thursdays to help raise awareness of the Philippines as a maritime and archipelagic nation.

We invite our kababayans and friends to join us by wearing blue on Thursdays, help spread the message, and show your support for greater awareness and care for our seas.

“Karapatan sa Karagatan, Sama-Sama Nating Alagaan.”

03/09/2026

[READ] STATEMENT ON THE CASE OF MR. LORETO JAVAR

The Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C., together with the Philippine Consulate General in Seattle, confirms that Mr. Loreto Javar, a Filipino national residing in Washington State, has obtained temporary liberty on recognizance following his release by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), pending the resolution of his deportation proceedings. Mr. Javar left the ICE detention facility on the condition that he report to ICE for his scheduled deportation hearings.

Since being made aware of Mr. Javar's case, the Philippine Consulate General in Seattle has extended consular assistance to him and his family, including welfare monitoring and close coordination with the relevant authorities. Prior to his release, the Consulate General raised his case directly with ICE, including a request for consideration on humanitarian and medical grounds.

This case reflects the constructive and dynamic working relationship between the Philippine Embassy and Philippine Consulates General in the United States with U.S. authorities, including the Department of Homeland Security, which allows Philippine consular posts to engage effectively on behalf of Filipino nationals in U.S. custody while respecting US laws and immigration procedures.

The Philippine Embassy and the Philippine Consulate General in Seattle will continue to monitor developments and ensure that Mr. Javar's rights and medical welfare are fully protected.

The welfare of Filipino nationals remains a foremost priority of the Philippine Foreign Service. Filipinos in the United States in need of consular assistance are advised to contact the Philippine Embassy or the Philippine Consulate General which has jurisdiction over their location.

Link to the Press Release of Seattle PCG:

Website: https://pcgseattle.org/filipino-ice-detainee-loreto-javar-released-on-recognizance-pending-resolution-of-his-deportation-case/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=122139349839348493&id=61590454796382&mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=ZPPW1ZZf3P0JRUGZ #

01/09/2026

[ICYMI] FINANCIAL LITERACY SESSION ON RETAIL TREASURY BONDS

The Bureau of the Treasury invites Overseas Filipinos to a Financial Literacy Session on Retail Treasury Bonds (RTBs).

Learn about the features and benefits of Retail Treasury Bonds, as well as the available investment platforms that make investing in government securities more accessible and convenient.

📅 September 3, 2026 | 8:00 PM EDT
💻 Online via Zoom: https://bit.ly/RTBRoadShow9426

Interested participants may register through the 2026 RTB Financial Literacy Registration Form:

🔗 https://forms.gle/g7yvxzuLx15mVTJF7

Join the session and learn more about RTBs as an investment option for building savings and working toward your financial goals.

[ANNOUNCEMENT] FINANCIAL LITERACY SESSION ON RETAIL TREASURY BONDS

The Bureau of the Treasury invites Overseas Filipinos to a Financial Literacy Session on Retail Treasury Bonds (RTBs).

Learn about the features and benefits of Retail Treasury Bonds, as well as the available investment platforms that make investing in government securities more accessible and convenient.

📅 September 3, 2026 | 8:00 PM EDT
💻 Online via Zoom: https://bit.ly/RTBRoadShow9426

Interested participants may register through the 2026 RTB Financial Literacy Registration Form:

🔗 https://forms.gle/g7yvxzuLx15mVTJF7

Join the session and learn more about RTBs as an investment option for building savings and working toward your financial goals.

01/09/2026

Innovation takes center stage at the 2026 Presidential Filipinnovation Awards (PFA), celebrating Filipino innovators and solutions that contribute to the country’s growth and development.

Join the 2026 PFA National Competition Pitching and Awarding Ceremony on 2–3 September 2026 and meet this year’s national finalists as they present innovative ideas and solutions from across the Philippines.

Watch the livestream through the official Filipinnovation page: fb.com/NICFilipinnovation.

Support Filipino ingenuity and innovation as we celebrate ideas that can help shape a better future.