Hon. Consulate General of the Syrian Arab Republic in Manila

The Hon. Consulate General of the Syrian Arab Republic wishes a blessed Eid al-Adha to our dear Muslim friends and communities.

May Allah bless your prayers, sacrifices, and family with happiness and prosperity.

📢 URGENT CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

The Hon. Consulate General of the Syrian Arab Republic in Manila is currently seeking a qualified and professional individual for the position of Female Office Staff / Receptionist (Local Hire Only)

Interested Applicants may submit their resume or CV with recent photo to [email protected] on or before 5 June 2026, with email subject: SURNAME_Staff Application 2026

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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The Consulate will be closed on 27 May 2026 (Wednesday). Regular operations will resume on 28 May 2026, Thursday.

The Hon. Consul General, Issam Eldebs, attended the film screening of “Tantura” commemorating the 78th anniversary of the Palestinian Nakba, held at Dusit Thani Manila on 21 May 2026. The event was attended by ambassadors, members of the diplomatic corps, officials from the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs, as well as personalities from the academic, cultural, and media sectors.

The documentary examined the events of the 1948 Palestinian Nakba and highlighted the ethnic cleansing, forced displacement, and humanitarian suffering endured by the Palestinian people through the account of the Tantura massacre.

The Hon. Consul General, Issam Eldebs, attended the Consular Corps 4th General Membership Monthly Meeting held on April 29, 2026 at Makati Shangri-La, with the Guest of Honor and Speaker Atty. Janice C. Sanchez-Rivera Director, Authentication Division, Office of Consular Affairs at the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).

The Hon. Consulate General of the Syrian Arab Republic joins the nation in celebrating Labor Day.

May this meaningful occasion serve as a strong reminder of the significant role of every worker and the value of dignity, commitment, and perseverance in all forms of labor.

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The Consulate will be closed on 1 May 2026 (Friday). Regular operations will resume on 4 May 2026, Monday.

Today, we commemorate a defining moment in Syrian history: the 80th anniversary of independence from French colonial rule, known as عيد الجلاء (𝐄𝐢𝐝 𝐚𝐥-𝐉𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐚) 𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲. On 17 April 1946, the last French soldier left Syria, marking its full independence.

The path to independence was long and arduous. Following the collapse of the Ottoman Empire after World War I, Syria was placed under a French mandate by the League of Nations in 1923, pursuant to the earlier Sykes-Picot Agreement. Syrians resisted foreign rule through uprisings, political mobilization, and persistent calls for self-determination. In 1941, Syria proclaimed independence, but it was only in 1946, after years of negotiation and pressure, that foreign troops finally withdrew.

This anniversary is not merely a remembrance of the past. It is a celebration of resilience, identity, and the enduring spirit of the Syrian people. Independence laid the foundation for Syria’s pursuit of unity and progress, and for its greater role in the Arab world. It reminds us that sovereignty is both a right and a responsibility, one that is often built through generations of sacrifice.


#عيد الجلاء

نحتفل اليوم بلحظة فارقة في تاريخ سوريا: الذكرى الثمانون للاستقلال عن الحكم الاستعماري الفرنسي، والمعروفة بيوم الجلاء. ففي السابع عشر من أبريل/نيسان عام ١٩٤٦، غادر آخر جندي فرنسي سوريا، معلناً بذلك استقلالها الكامل.

كان طريق الاستقلال طويلاً وشاقاً. فبعد انهيار الإمبراطورية العثمانية عقب الحرب العالمية الأولى، وُضعت سوريا تحت الانتداب الفرنسي من قبل عصبة الأمم عام ١٩٢٣، بموجب اتفاقية سايكس بيكو السابقة. قاوم السوريون الحكم الأجنبي عبر الانتفاضات والتعبئة السياسية والمطالبات المستمرة بحق تقرير المصير. وفي عام ١٩٤١، أعلنت سوريا استقلالها، ولكن لم تنسحب القوات الأجنبية نهائياً إلا عام ١٩٤٦، بعد سنوات من المفاوضات والضغوط.

إن هذه الذكرى ليست مجرد استذكار للماضي، بل هي احتفاءٌ بالصمود والهوية والروح المعنوية العالية للشعب السوري. أرست الاستقلالية الأساس لسعي سوريا نحو الوحدة والتقدم، ولدورها الأوسع في العالم العربي. وهي تُذكّرنا بأن السيادة حق ومسؤولية في آنٍ واحد، تُبنى غالباً عبر أجيال من التضحيات.

The Hon. Consulate General of the Syrian Arab Republic joins the Filipino community in commemorating “Araw ng Kagitingan” (Day of Valor) 2026! 🇵🇭

Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor/يوم الشجاعة) is an annual commemoration in the Philippines observed every April 9 to honor the courage and sacrifice of Filipino soldiers who fought during World War II, particularly in the Battle of Bataan.In 1942, Filipino and American prisoners of war were forced to undertake a long and agonizing march from Bataan to Capas, Tarlac, under the scorching heat and intense hunger.

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