PH EMBASSY WELCOMES ANTI-TERRORISM OFFICIALS
Nairobi, 20 February 2025. The Philippine Embassy welcomed Undersecretary Bernardo C. Florece, Jr. of the Anti-Terrorism Council—Program Management Center (ATC-PMC). He was accompanied by Presidential Staff Officer V Gayle Gloria-Raagas.
Undersecretary Florece represented Southeast Asia in the European Union (EU) Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Center of Excellence Heads of Secretariat Meeting held in Nairobi on 18-19 February 2025.
During the visit, Philippine Ambassador to Kenya, Marie Charlotte G. Tang, and Undersecretary Florece discussed PH initiatives on CBRN, such as the proposed Chemical Weapons Prohibition Act (CWPA), which would prohibit the development, production, stockpiling, and use of chemical weapons in the country. They also discussed strengthening the Philippines’ cooperation with Kenya and other countries under the jurisdiction of the Embassy. END
Nairobi, 11 February 2025. Philippine Ambassador to Kenya, Marie Charlotte G. Tang, attended the first-ever New Year Diplomatic Address by Kenyan President William Ruto on 10 February 2025, at the State House in Nairobi.
In his address, President Ruto outlined Kenya’s foreign policy priorities, focusing on peace and security, sustainable development, and climate resilience. He also emphasized the importance of multilateralism, adherence to the UN Charter, and the promotion of partnerships, including bilaterally and through South-South cooperation.
He welcomed suggestions to enhance collaboration between regional blocs, such as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the East African Community (EAC).
The address is set to become an annual event aimed at strengthening Kenya's collaboration with the diplomatic community.END
PH EMBASSY IN KENYA COMMEMORATES 128TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MARTYRDOM OF DR. JOSE RIZAL
NAIROBI, 27 December 2024 — In commemoration of the 128th anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal's martyrdom, the Philippine Embassy in Kenya held a flag-raising and wreath-laying ceremony, led by Chargé d’affaires, a.i. Maria Rosanna O. Josue at the chancery lobby on 27 December 2024.
In her remarks, Chargé d’affaires Josue highlighted Dr. Rizal’s contributions to the Philippine fight for independence and his lasting influence on the nation's values. Under the theme Rizal sa Bagong Pilipinas: Buhay at Aral, Aming Nilalandas (Rizal in the New Philippines: Life and Teachings, as our Guide), she encouraged everyone to be inspired by Dr. Rizal's example, to embrace learning and uphold integrity.
The ceremony concluded with a call to honor Dr. Rizal's memory by embodying his values through meaningful actions and a commitment to positive change. END.
PH SHARES PROGRESS TOWARDS HOUSING GOALS AT OPEN-ENDED INTERGOVERNMENTAL EXPERT WORKING GROUP ON ADEQUATE HOUSING FOR ALL
Ms. Aretha Janin O. Garcia, Senior Economic Development Specialist from the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) during the interactive dialogue, Localizing the Housing Agenda, on 10 December 2024
19 December 2024, Nairobi – The Philippines participated in the inaugural session of the Open-ended Intergovernmental Expert Working Group on Adequate Housing for All (OEWG-Housing), held in Nairobi on 9-11 December 2024. The OEWG, established under UN-Habitat Assembly Resolution 2/7, brought together countries to discuss ways to accelerate progress toward making adequate housing universally available.
One of the side events of the OEWG was an interactive dialogue titled, “Localizing the Housing Agenda,” which aimed to underline the critical role of multilevel participatory governance to advance inclusive and sustainable housing, Ms. Aretha O. Garcia, Senior Economic Development Specialist for the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA), shared Philippine Government initiatives such as the Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino Housing Program (4PH). She also stressed the importance of collaboration with the private sector and relevant stakeholders to address the housing backlog in the country.
More than 200 participants took part in the three-day session, including the President of the UN-Habitat Assembly, ministers of housing, Permanent Representatives to UN-Habitat and experts on housing.
The OEWG on Adequate Housing is scheduled to make its recommendations to address the global housing crisis during the Third Session of the UN-Habitat Assembly (UNHA-3) in 2029.
The UN-Habitat is the United Nations’ program for sustainable urbanization and human settlements. It plays a key role in supporting the achievement of SDG 11: Making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable. END
- Friday, 21 February 2025 PH EMBASSY WELCOMES ANTI-TERRORISM OFFICIALS
- Wednesday, 19 February 2025 PH AMBASSADOR ATTENDS KENYAN PRESIDENT'S NEW YEAR DIPLOMATIC ADDRESS
- Sunday, 29 December 2024 PH EMBASSY IN KENYA COMMEMORATES 128TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MARTYRDOM OF DR. JOSE RIZAL
- Thursday, 19 December 2024 PH SHARES PROGRESS TOWARDS HOUSING GOALS AT OPEN-ENDED INTERGOVERNMENTAL EXPERT WORKING GROUP ON ADEQUATE HOUSING FOR ALL
- Tuesday, 17 December 2024 PH EMBASSY CELEBRATES CHRISTMAS AND YEAR-END WITH THE FILIPINO COMMUNITY IN KENYA
