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Singapore Embassy in Manila celebrates 54th National Day at Fairmont, Makati on 7 August 2019

7 August 2019

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The Singapore Embassy in Manila hosted a reception on 7 August 2019 at the Fairmont Ballroom in Makati City to celebrate Singapore's 54th National Day. More than 800 friends from the Philippines, including government officials, the Diplomatic and Consular Corps in Manila, and our fellow Singaporeans joined us in celebrating not only the Singapore Bicentennial, but also the 50th anniversary of Singapore-Philippines diplomatic relations.

We were honoured with the presence of Madam Cielito Honeylet Avenceña and Honorable Teodoro Locsin Jr, Secretary of Foreign Affairs. In his remarks, Singapore Ambassador Gerard Ho thanked the Filipino community for their warmth and friendship in welcoming him to Manila, as well as the community’s support for the work of the Singapore Embassy. Ambassador Ho also looked forward to the upcoming State Visit by Singapore President Madam Halimah Yacob to the Philippines in September 2019 in commemoration of the Golden Jubilee of bilateral relations. Secretary Locsin recounted his first stay in Singapore, as well as his most recent visit to attend the re-inauguration of the Alkaff Bridge. We are also grateful for Secretary Locsin’s kind words on the deep friendship and fruitful cooperation between Singapore and the Philippines.

The ballroom was filled with music and merriment thanks to the wonderful performances by Ms Stefanie Quintin, Harp Room, and the Embassy’s very own Defence Attaché Col De Silva Joe Ronesh as they sang beautiful renditions of our national anthems and Filipino and Singaporean songs. Thank you to all our friends who celebrated this momentous occasion with us, and we hope to see you all again next year. Cheers to a longstanding and warm friendship between Singapore and the Philippines! Mabuhay!

Caricature of a man smiling, with the Singapore flag and Marina Bay Sands in the background.
White cake with Singapore landmark decorations and "Happy 54th Birthday" text.


Group around a birthday cake with miniature buildings and airport tower.


Group of people posing behind cake that reads "Happy 50th Anniversary".


Man at podium holding award, with Singapore flag and presentation screen in background.


Four people stand side-by-side; two women and two men, all formally dressed.


Three people posing indoors; a woman in shawl, two men in light shirts.


Group of people posing indoors, flags and decorations visible in the background.


Group portrait of people in a room with red lanterns.


Three people stand shoulder-to-shoulder indoors with other people in the background.


Three people stand together; two men in suits, one woman in a patterned shirt.


Three men, one in religious garb, clinking champagne glasses.


Speaker at podium with logo, two men standing on stage in front of screen.


Men in a crowd at an indoor event, one holding a glass, with a city skyline projected.


Four men indoors, one holding a wine glass, another wearing a red tie.


Singapore Embassy's Lunar New Year 2025 reception invitation, with red lanterns and cloud decorations.


Four men pose indoors; one is wearing a bishop's cassock.


Group of people posing in formal attire in front of screen with Singapore skyline.


Group of people in formal attire at a crowded event with warm lighting.


Group of five people standing together at an event with background screen.


Person in uniform speaking into microphone, woman in red dress nearby. Crowd and photos in background.


Red-themed event space with stage, band, speaker and dimmed lighting.
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