Ambassador Locsin Congratulates Filipina-British Christina Dela Cruz Chalk, Newly Crowned Miss Universe Great Britain 2024
Newly Crowned Miss Universe Great Britain 2024, Christina Dela Cruz Chalk, called on Ambassador Locsin today. Raised in Scotland by a Filipino mother, Christina will represent Great Britain at the 73rd Miss Universe pageant in Mexico in November.
Voter Registration Records with Incomplete or No Biometrics Information for Recapturing
The Philippine Embassy advises the public that the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has identified a number of registered overseas voters who have incomplete biometric information.
In compliance with the implementation of the online voting for overseas voters on the 2025 National and Local elections, it is compulsory for every registered overseas voter to ensure that their biometric records are complete and up-to-date.
The list of registered overseas voters with incomplete/or without biometrics information can be found at the COMELEC official website through the following links:
1. List of Overseas Voters with No Biometrics and Incomplete Biometrics (Photo and Signature)
https://comelec.gov.ph/?r=OverseasVoting/Notices/ListOfOVwithNoBio
2. List of Overseas Voters with No Biometrics and Incomplete Biometrics (Photo and Signature and Fingerprints)
https://comelec.gov.ph/?r=OverseasVoting/Notices/ListOfOVwithNoFP
3. List of Deactivated Registration Records due to Failure to Vote in Two Consecutive Elections (2019 and 2022 National Elections Overseas)
https://comelec.gov.ph/?r=OverseasVoting/Notices/DeactivatedDueToF2V
4. Lists of Overseas Voters Marked as Transfer from Post to Local (Philippines) (Pursuant to Section 13 of COMELEC Resolution No. 10941)
https://comelec.gov.ph/?r=OverseasVoting/Notices/MarkedTransferFromPostToLocal
5. Lists of Overseas Voters Marked as Double/Multiple Registration Records based on AFIS Matching Reports (Pursuant to COMELEC Resolution No. 10941)
https://comelec.gov.ph/?r=OverseasVoting/Notices/MarkedDoubleMultiple_AFIS
Overseas voters whose names are on the list are requested to have their biometrics recaptured on or before the end of the voter registration (30th September 2024) at the Philippine Embassy in London, 6-11 Suffolk Street, SW1Y 4HG from Monday-Friday, 9:30am to 4:30pm respectively. Please bring along your valid Philippine passport.
Harmonies of Heritage: A Symphony of Philippine Colonial Music Concert
Get ready to experience the magic of music with the Manila Symphony Orchestra! Join us for a delightful concert titled "Harmonies of Heritage: A Symphony of Philippine Colonial Music" on Tuesday, 10 September 2024, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM BST.
This isn’t just any concert—it’s a unique cultural celebration that brings Philippine colonial music to life. Blending meticulous research and musical artistry, this performance is all about preserving and sharing our rich heritage through the universal language of music.
You can watch the livestream of this special event via the Facebook page of the Department of Foreign Affairs. Just click on this link:
https://www.facebook.com/events/506945302021192/
See you there!
Philippine Embassy London Celebrates Buwan ng Wika with a Talk and Workshop on Philippine Folk Dances
LONDON 12 August 2024 – The Philippine Embassy in London organized a talk and a masterclass/workshop on Philippine folk dances dubbed “Saliw at Salita: Pagdiriwang ng Sayaw at Wika” at Sentro Rizal London on 06 August 2024, in celebration of Buwan ng Wika.
The program, in partnership with the Lahing Kayumanggi Dance Company (LKDC) and Philippine Baranggay Folk Dance Troupe (PBDT), included a discussion on the history and significance of Philippine folk dances facilitated by Mr. Ronnie Del Barrio, founder of LKDC and Creative Director of PBDT, followed by a workshop and a recital by the participants.