Embassy of India in Manila organized a Flag hoisting ceremony at India House on the occasion of 70th Republic Day of India.The programme began with H.E Ambassador Jaideep Mazumdar hoisting the National Flag, followed by the National Anthem.Amb. Mazumdar also read out the President of India's message to the nation on the occasion.The event was attended by a large gathering including members of Indian community , representatives from diplomatic community and Friends of India.The Embassy officials and their families presented a cultural programme which was much appreciated by the gathering.

The Indian Food Festival 2019 was organized by the Embassy of India and the Ministry of Tourism of India as part of the celebrations of the 70 years of India-Philippines friendship.

The Embassy of India celebrated the 70th Republic Day of India in Manila.

ICGS Shaunak arrives in Manila on 1st February 2019 on the occasion of Indian Coast Guard Day.

The 6th India Business Forum (IBF) meeting was held on 08 Jan 2019 at Annapoorna Restaurant. Mr Bertie Ezra presided over the meeting in the absence of Mr Pushkar Misra, the President. Articles of Incorporation' and By-laws of the forum were discussed and members unanimously elected Mr. T.K. Ramesh, as Vice President and Mr. Shanti Sipani as Treasurer. Ambassador Mazumdar updated the members of the latest developments in India-Philippines bilateral relations since the last meeting. Mr. Berti Ezra, who is shortly leaving Philippines for good, was given a farewell and presented with a memento.

To kick off the celebrations of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between India and the Philippines, the Embassy of India in Manila organized a concert of Indian Classical Dance which featured Ms. Amrita Lahiri, a young and highly renowned Indian Classical Dance exponent at the BGC Arts Center on January 20, 2019.

Ongoing Consular Camp by the Embassy of India in Davao City.Indian students and other members of the Indian community have gathered in large numbers to benefit from the consular services.

Grand Diwali Celebration (Bharati)

Taste of Asia: Mini Food Festival

FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce Inc.) General Membership Meeting

International Bazaar 2018

Courtesy Call- Former President Gloria Arroyo

Ambassador Jaideep Mazumdar addressed the Foreign Service Institute, an autonomous think tank under the DFA of the Philippines. Senior diplomats and defence ministry officers had a lively interaction on Indo Pacific, Act East Policy and regional issues.

The 5th India Business Forum (IBF) meeting was held on 25 Oct 2018 under the Presidency of new President Mr. Pushkar Mishra. Mr. Mishra welcomed the members and thanked Ambassador Jaideep Mazumdar and DOF Undersecretary Karl Kendrich Chua for gracing the occasion.

Ambassador Jaideep Mazumdar and Commanding Officer of INS Rana, Captain Atul Deswal jointly hosted a Reception on-board the visiting Indian Navy Destroyer, INS Rana on 24 October 2018 at Pier 15, South Harbour, Manila. Ambassadors from various countries, other members of the diplomatic community, Defence Attaches, senior representatives from Department of National Defense, Department of Foreign Affairs and Armed Forces of the Philippines, representatives from media and distinguished members of the Indian community attended the event.

A 21 member delegation from the College of Defense Management, India is on a visit to the Philippines from 22-26 October 2018 as a part of the International Strategic Management tour of the higher defense mangement course -14.As a part of the tour, the delegation will be visiting different arms of the Philippines forces, Department of Foreign Affairs(DFA) in Manila and Palawan.The photos below are from their session with the DFA on 24 October 2018.

The formidable Indian Navy multi-role missile Destroyer INS RANA steams into MANILA Bay on a visit to the Philippines from 23- 26 October, 2018.

Ambassador Mazumdar and Mrs. Parvati C. Mazumdar hosted a dinner at India House to celebrate the Diwali Season and on the occasion of the visit of the Indian Navy Destroyer, INS RANA and the Delegation from College of Defence Management of India.

Ambassador Jaideep Mazumdar inaugurated the Indian Expatriate Badminton Tournament on 21 October 2018 and gave his opening remarks. Around 100 participants took part in the tournament organized with the support of the Indian Embassy. The tournament was first of its kind to be organized in Manila.

The Embassy of India conducted a Consular Camp in Baguio City on October 13, 2018. Indians in large numbers benefited from the consular services provided by the Embassy officials.