News events, and speeches


15. Jul 2026

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13. Mar 2026

Oppdatering fra filippinske immigrasjonsmyndigheter

Bureau of Immigration på Filippinene har utstedt en oppdatering i lys av den nåværende situasjonen i Midtøsten, som har påvirket internasjonale reiser og flyavganger.

07. Nov 2025 | Quezon City

DRS Study Expands: Inclusive Model Taps Sari-Sari Stores, Junk Shops, and Magbobote in Circular Economy Push

The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila in partnership with WWF Philippines and Earth Care Foundation, released the second phase of the Deposit Return System (DRS) Feasibility Study in the Philippines.

06. Nov 2025 | Manila

Norway Jumpstarts Electric Ferry Industry in PH

Norway is a global leader in electric mobility, pioneering zero-emission technology in transport with the first zero-emission, fully electric commuter ferry MS Ampere in 2015, followed by the first high-speed electric ferry, MS Medstraum in 2022 by N

24. Oct 2025 | Manila

Nordic Noir back in Manila with gripping new titles

The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila is bringing new Nordic Noir titles to Philippine bookshelves during the 2025 edition of the Manila International Book Fair at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex.

17. Sep 2025 | Manila

Norway calls for more Women in the Maritime workforce

The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila, in partnership with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), is championing t

Event start 13. Sep 2025 | 2nd Floor Stage, Manila International Bookfair, SMX Convention Center Manila, Mall of Asia Complex, Seashell Ln, Pasay City

Talk and book signing event with Alex Dahl

We are returning at the MIBF on our third year featuring

Event start 08. Aug 2025 | SMX Convention Center, Level 2

Marketing & Profiling Seminar by Norwegian Seafood Council

Join us for an insightful seminar dedicated to enhancing the presence of Norwegian seafood in the Philippines.

25. Jul 2025 | Palawan

Norwegian Embassy Affirms Support for Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights in Palawan

The Royal Norwegian Embassy visited Roots of Health (ROH) in Puerto Princesa to learn more about the organization’s expanding work in adolescent reproductive health and HIV prevention.

20. Jun 2025

Slik stemmer du fra Filippinene ved Stortings- og sametingsvalget 2025 alle ukedager til og med 25. august.

Norske borgere som bor eller oppholder seg på Filippinene kan forhåndsstemme ved den norske ambassaden i Manila.

26. Mar 2025 | Bacolod

Norway and Sulong Peace Inc. Strengthen Peace and Security Efforts in Negros

The Royal Norwegian Embassy (RNE) in Manila, in partnership with Sulong Peace Inc. (SPI), conducted a field visit to Negros Island, reaffirming Norway’s commitment to peacebuilding, security cooperation, and participatory governance.

14. Feb 2025

PH Fish Importers and Exporters convened at the first Seafood Roundtable to streamline fish trade

The Norwegian Embassy in Manila together with the Norwegian Seafood Council, joined by the Department of Trade (DTI) and Industry, Bureau of Customs (BoC) and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) hosted the first ever Seafood Roundtable a

Event start 08. Dec 2024 | Holy Trinity Church, 48 McKinley rd, Makati

Julegudstjeneste i Holy Trinity Church

Kjære alle, Ambassaden har gleden av å videreformidle en varm invitasjon fra sjømannspresten:Etter gudstjenesten inviteres alle til en uformell stund med kirkekaffe.

28. Nov 2024 | Manila

Norway continues human rights work with UN, PH

Norway reaffirms its support towards human rights in the Philippines through a multilateral cooperation agreement with the United Nations (UN). The project seeks to strengthen legal and justice institutions and protecting civic space in the country.

20. Nov 2024

Norwegian police sign agreement with the Philippines: "Strengthening the cooperation in the fight against Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children”

During Interpol's general assembly held in Glasgow, Scotland, the Norwegian police and the Philippine National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) have together signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on November 5, 2024.

25. Sep 2024 | Manila

Deposit Return System set to accelerate PH circularity

The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila, in collaboration with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), World Wildlife Fund (WWF) hosted a workshop last to continue to pr

05. Sep 2024 | Davao

Rosanna Tuason appointed as the new Honorary Consul in Davao

Vice-Chairman, President and CEO of Hijo Resources Corporation Rosanna Tuason-Fores appointed as the Honorary Consul to the newly opened Norwegian Consulate in Davao.

Event start 13. Sep 2024 | Second Floor Stage, Function Room 1, Manila International Bookfair, SMX Convetion Center Manila

Uncovering the Secrets of Nordic Noir: A Conversation between Jørn Lier Horst and Marites Vitug

Join best selling author Jørn Lier Horst uncover the secrets of Nordic Noir at the Manila International Book Fair together with Ms. Marites Vitug.

26. Jul 2024

Seafood from Norway at the World Food Expo 2024

The Norwegian Seafood Pavilion is back to join one of the biggest food trade shows in the Philippines at the World food Expo 2024.

13. May 2024 | Philippines

Visiting State Secretary Andreas Kravik affirms Norway’s commitment to combat OSAEC in PH

Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs State Secretary Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik recently visited the Philippines to bolster international cooperation in the fight against OSAEC.

19. Jan 2024 | Calapan, Mindoro

Norwegian Embassy taps crop solutions specialist for the installation of solar-powered water pumps in Calapan, Oriental Mindoro

Renewable energy-powered pumps to ensure sustainability, better rice yields for farmers

Event start 10. Dec 2023 | Sted: Holy Trinity Church

Sjømannspresten ønsker deg hjertelig velkommen til adventsgudstjeneste!

Etter gudstjenesten blir det en uformell stund med kirkekaffe, hvor vi kan dele noen øyeblikk sammen. Dette vil være en flott anledning til å starte adventstiden med ro, refleksjon og gode samtaler.

24. Nov 2023 | Pasay

Celebrating our common maritime heritage through film

The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila, Odfjell Philippines, and the Cultural Center of the Philippines, host the premiere screening of War Sailor at the GSIS theater.

16. Nov 2023

QC, international organizations unite to combat Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children

In response to the alarming rise in numbers of online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC) cases in the Philippines, the Quezon City Government has joined forces with the Mission Alliance Philippines (MAP), the Center for the Prevention

Event start 13. Nov 2023

United in combatting Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children

Philippines has emerged as the world’s hotspot for online sexual abuse and exploitation of children (OSAEC).

24. Oct 2023

Reinvented Filipino Recipes with Chef Dominic Vergara of Kain Oslo

Dominic and his older brother Daniel helped in the restaurant getting a taste and interest for their future culinary path. This lead them to a culinary journey, from Italy to London, Yokohama, and eventually ending up in Oslo, Norway years later.

19. Oct 2023

Norway’s Honorary Consul receives the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit

Norway’s Honorary Consul to Cebu and Negros Occidental Candice Gotianuy received the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit at a ceremonial handover led by Ambassador Christian Lyster at the Norwegian residence in Makati on October 2, 2023.

07. Sep 2023 | Manila

Norway, UK, strengthen groundwork for Offshore wind industry

To support the Philippines’ fast moving shift to renewable energy and rapid progression on offshore wind, the Royal Norwegian Embassy and British Embassy in Manila, in collaboration with Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and Det Norske Veritas (DNV),

17. Mar 2022

Har du husket den gule boka?

Filippinene har endelig åpnet for vaksinerte reisende fra en rekke land, blant annet Norge.

07. Apr 2022

Information to the public on passport issuance

Do you have plans to apply for a new passport?