Philippine Embassy in Jordan

24/09/2026

🇵🇭✨ 𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐏𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 17𝐓𝐇 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐔𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐓 𝐙𝐀𝐇𝐀 𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑! 🇵🇭🇯🇴

Join the Philippine Embassy in Amman for an evening celebrating Filipino culture, creativity, food, and fun at the 17th Annual Childhood Festival, held under the patronage of HRH Princess Ayah Bint Faisal.

📅 Saturday, 26 September 2026
⏰ 5:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M.
📍 Zaha Cultural Center – Khalda
📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/CtAHnDEyCWAhupxo8?g_st=ac
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

🇵🇭 💃 Don’t miss the special cultural dance performance by Kalinangan Amman.

Bring your family and friends and Love the Philippines! ❤️💙💛

24/09/2026

𝑷𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒑𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝑨𝒎𝒃𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒂𝒅𝒐𝒓 𝑱𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒔 𝑨𝑺𝑬𝑨𝑵 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝑨𝒎𝒎𝒂𝒏 (𝑨𝑪𝑨) 𝑺𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒚 𝑻𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒐𝒇 𝑹𝒐𝒚𝒂𝒍 𝑻𝒂𝒏𝒌 𝑴𝒖𝒔𝒆𝒖𝒎

AMMAN, 21 September 2026 – Philippine Ambassador to Jordan H.E. Wilfredo C. Santos joined the ASEAN Committee in Amman (ACA) in a study tour of the Royal Tank Museum in Amman, as part of the Committee’s activities to enhance members’ understanding of Jordan’s military history and heritage. The delegation was received by Brigadier General (Ret.) Nark Sejaja, Director General of the Royal Tank Museum, who briefed the delegation on the Museum’s collection, exhibits, and historical significance.

The Royal Tank Museum is considered the first specialized tank museum in the region, displaying more than 158 tanks and armored vehicles within an area of 20,000 square meters. Its collection covers different periods of military history and includes vehicles associated with the history of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army.

The tour was attended by the Ambassadors of the five (5) ASEAN Missions in Amman, including H.E. Nor Huda Ahmad of Brunei Darussalam, H.E. Ade Padmo Sarwono of Indonesia, H.E. Dato’ Mohamad Nasri bin Abdul Rahman of Malaysia, and Ambassador H.E. Jirapon Jirampaikool of Thailand. Also present were the spouses of the Ambassadors and each embassy’s respective ACA Technical Working Group (ACA-TWG) Members.

The ASEAN Committee in Amman serves as a platform for collaboration among ASEAN Member States’ diplomatic missions in Jordan, promoting solidarity, dialogue, and engagement with partners in support of ASEAN’s shared goals. END

23/09/2026

𝐏𝐇 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐍 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐁𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

AMMAN 19 September 2026 – The Philippine Embassy in Amman, led by H.E. Ambassador Wilfredo C. Santos and Madame Geraldine C. Lucero-Santos, joined fellow ASEAN embassies for a day of camaraderie and friendly competition at the 2026 ASEAN Friendly Bowling Tournament, held on 19 September 2026 at the Jordan Bowling and Skating Center, Mecca Mall

Organized by the Embassy of Brunei Darussalam in Amman in their capacity as Chair of the ASEAN Committee in Amman (ACA), the event brought together diplomats and staff from ASEAN member states represented in Jordan, namely Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand.

Philippine Ambassador to Jordan Wilfredo C. Santos, together with Madame Geraldine C. Lucero-Santos and five members of the Philippine Embassy, represented the Philippines in the friendly tournament.

The activity provided another opportunity for ASEAN missions in Amman to strengthen ties through sports and informal people-to-people engagement, while promoting fellowship and friendly competition among members of the ASEAN community.

The Philippine Embassy expressed its appreciation to the Embassy of Brunei Darussalam in Amman for organizing the tournament and for providing another venue for ASEAN representatives to foster friendship, solidarity, and closer cooperation. END

23/09/2026

𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐟 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

AMMAN, 18 September 2026 – Philippine Ambassador to Jordan H.E. Wilfredo C. Santos graced the opening ceremony of the 2026 Chef Basketball Association (CBA) Winter Basketball Tournament on 18 September 2026 at the Our Lady of Nazareth School, Jabal Hussein, Amman, Jordan.

Ambassador Santos extended his warm greetings and heartfelt appreciation to the Chef Basketball Association (CBA), under the leadership of Chairperson Rose J. Ilaygan, for organizing the Winter Basketball Tournament for the Filipino community in Jordan. The initiative promotes not only sports and physical fitness, but also unity, friendship, discipline, and sportsmanship among Filipinos in the community.

The tournament featured eight (8) men's basketball teams. Ambassador Santos conveyed full support to all participating teams and encouraged the players to demonstrate their skills, determination, and respect for one another on and off the court.

Ambassador Santos was accompanied by Second Secretary Jonathan D. Bejemil, Administrative Officer John Danilo G. Jiao, Jr., and Secretary to the Ambassador Mariella S. Masiglat. Representatives from the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) – Jordan, namely Officer-in-Charge and Assistant Labor Attaché Jaybee John Vincent Baginda, Administrative Staff Cheryl Pesigan, Welfare Officer Rosalin R. Lavin, and Overseas Workers Welfare Officer Ms. Christina Marie I. Vistal also attended the event.

Appreciation is likewise extended to the players, coaches, organizers, sponsors, and supporters whose collective efforts contribute to strengthening camaraderie and community spirit among Filipinos in Jordan. END

17/09/2026

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17/09/2026

15/09/2026

𝐏𝐇 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐲 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐉𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐧

AMMAN 10 September 2026 — Philippine Ambassador to Jordan H.E. Wilfredo C. Santos attended the inauguration of the Migrant Workers Resource Center (Wellness and Multipurpose Hall), a new facility dedicated to supporting the welfare and well-being of the Filipino community in Jordan at the Migrant Workers Office in Jordan on 10 September 2026.

The inauguration was also attended by Rev. Fr. Gerald, who led the blessing of the newly opened facility, together with officials and personnel of the Migrant Workers Office–Department of Migrant Workers (MWO-DMW), officials and personnel of the Philippine Embassy in Amman and leaders and members of the Filipino Community.
The Migrant Workers Resource Center will serve as a dedicated space for wellness activities, community programs, meetings, and other initiatives aimed at promoting the welfare and strengthening the sense of community among overseas Filipino workers in Jordan.

Ambassador Santos congratulated MWO Officer-in-Charge and Assistant Labor Attaché Jaybee John Vincent Baginda, as well as the officers and staff of the MWO in Jordan, on the inauguration of the facility and their continued efforts to provide programs and services for Filipino workers in the Kingdom.

The establishment of the Center reflects the Philippine Government’s continuing commitment to advancing the welfare, well-being, and empowerment of overseas Filipino workers and providing spaces where the Filipino community can come together and access meaningful programs and activities. END

09/09/2026

𝐏𝐇 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐲, 𝐌𝐖𝐎-𝐉𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐎𝐫𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐧

AMMAN, 08 September 2026 – Representatives of the Philippine Embassy in Amman and the Migrant Workers’ Office-Jordan, led by Mme. Geraldine C. Lucero-Santos, spouse of the Philippine Ambassador to Jordan, and Welfare Officer Rosalin R. Lavin, respectively, conducted a quarterly welfare visit to two orphanages in Amman on 07 September 2026.

The composite ATN team, composed of Mme. Lucero-Santos, Welfare Officer Lavin, ATNO Officer Charisse Malabanan, Consular and ATN Assistant Gwin Balaguer, and MWO-Jordan Case Officer and Translator Mohammad Ismail, visited the Al-E-man Shelter in Wadi Al Seer in Amman and the Al Hussein Social Foundation for Orphans in Amman on 07 September 2026. This quarter’s visit focused on the welfare of a total of eight Filipino minor children, age 3 months to 11 years, currently under the care and protection of the two institutions.

Mme. Lucero-Santos expressed her profound gratitude to the orphanage directors and administrators for their unwavering dedication to the children's care and welfare.
The visit also served as an opportunity to share updates on the recent successful repatriation to the Philippines of a Filipino child in July, following the smooth reunifications of two children with their mothers in March. These achievements reflect the strong working relationship and effective coordination between the governments of the Philippines and Jordan.

The PH Embassy and MWO-Jordan remain steadfast in monitoring the remaining cases, ensuring that every Filipino minor in the Kingdom receives full protection and support necessary for their eventual return to their families. END