The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila

11/11/2026

🎬 Catch the Philippine premiere of Fjord at the QCinema International Film Festival!

A gripping and thought-provoking family drama, Fjord explores themes of cultural identity, belonging, and the delicate balance between private life and institutional authority. The film premiered in the main competition at the Cannes Film Festival, where it was awarded the Palme d'Or.

Fjord is an international co-production among Finland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Romania, and France, reflecting the longstanding tradition of collaboration across the Nordic film and creative industries. Through partnerships that transcend borders, Nordic creators continue to bring compelling stories and diverse perspectives to audiences around the world.

Synopsis
An immigrant Romanian family living in Norway finds itself under investigation, forcing them to navigate the complexities of a judicial system far from home.

Screening Schedule
📍 14 November | 12:30 PM | Gateway Cinema 5
📍 16 November | 6:00 PM | Cinema 3, Robinsons Movieworld Galleria
📍 21 November | 3:15 PM | Cinema 12, Gateway 2 Cineplex 18

See you at QCinema!

11/11/2026

Listen to Kings of Convenience- KOC live next week! 🎶🇳🇴

Erlend Øye and Eirik Glambek Bøe are returning to Manila this November 20 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, their first show here in 16 years.

We are giving away a pair of tickets to TWO lucky winners, so if you want the chance to see the duo perform on stage, simply follow these instructions:

1. Like 👍 this post, and comment 📝 your favorite Kings of Convenience song.

2. Share 📣 this post on your feed.

Time is ticking! Winners will be announced on November 17, so make sure to grab this opportunity while you still can.

But if you wish to buy tickets now, go to this link: https://www.tickelo.com/kingsofconvenience

10/11/2026

Ambassador Kristian Netland paid a courtesy call on Department of Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go. 🏛️

The meeting was an opportunity to exchange views on the Philippine economic outlook and the Government’s priorities, and to explore opportunities to further strengthen economic cooperation between Norway and the Philippines.

Norway looks forward to building on the longstanding partnership between our two countries. 🇳🇴 🇵🇭

09/11/2026

🇳🇴 🇵🇭 What does it mean for a city to put human rights into practice?

It means ensuring that human rights are reflected in local policies, public services, and decisions that affect people’s everyday lives.

On 5 November, local government representatives, the Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines, national institutions and civil society gathered for the Human Rights Cities Stakeholders’ Dialogue.

Discussions focused on how cities can strengthen community participation, accountability, non-discrimination and access to justice, as well as translate national human rights commitments into practical action at the local level.

The dialogue forms part of broader efforts by the UN’s Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the Commission on Human Rights to advance the Human Rights Cities initiative in the Philippines, with support from Norway.

05/11/2026

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), led by Undersecretary Jonas Leones and Undersecretary Analiza Rebuelta-Teh, hosted a working lunch with circular economy stakeholders for a follow-up discussion on the recent bilateral visit and the Norway-Philippines conference.

Among the guests were representatives from GIZ Philippines and the Pacific Island Countries, Philippine Spring Water Resources Nature's Spring, Inc. (Nature's Spring), Philippine Alliance for Recycling and Materials Sustainability (PARMS), Evergreen Labs, and Philippines Norway Business Council - PNBC, all of whom were part of the Philippine delegation to the Embassy's study tour in Oslo, Norway last month.

They continued their discussions on the tour, the Norway-Philippines Circular Economy Conference that gathered government officials and business leaders, and their circular economy efforts, including the deposit return system and extended producer responsibility.

The gathering underscores the continued commitment and collaborative efforts of Norway and all stakeholders to advance the circular economy agenda, strengthen partnerships, and translate discussions into meaningful and sustained action.

Here’s to a greener future! ♻️

04/11/2026

At today’s Nordic Ambassadors’ Forum, Ambassador Kristian Netland — alongside colleagues from Denmark, Finland and Sweden — discussed what it means to build resilient societies amid a range of threats.

Ambassador Netland pointed to the private sector as being a key pillar for preparedness, enabling goods and services to mobilise in times of crisis so that society continues to function under great pressure.

His key points included:

✔️ Businesses, big or small, are trusted partners in preparedness, and their continued operations during crisis makes a big difference to communities.

✔️ Trust is a “Nordic superpower”, and supporting a free and independent media is fundamental to combatting both misinformation and disinformation.

✔️ A pool of resources must be mapped out before a crisis occurs so that we know where to turn to once necessary.

✔️ Maritime, particularly shipping, remains an essential piece of the supply chain, where Filipino seafarers and Norwegian vessels contribute greatly.

✔️ There is a need to re-evaluate dependencies and seek out partnerships aligned with the nation’s goals.

While Norway and the Philippines face different challenges, the Ambassador emphasised there is much to learn from each other.

As a final note, he shared it is imperative for the Nordic nations to keep working together. We may not be able to predict every crisis that comes, but we can work now to strengthen relationships and capabilities that will enable us to face it together, he added.

Thank you Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines for organising this event!

31/10/2026

For the farmers in the Province of Isabela, crop cultivation is familiar terrain. Baling them in large volumes, however, is another story and often requires quality machinery to be successfully done.

Recently, the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila and Orkel Compactors, a Norwegian manufacturer, jointly organized a live field demonstration of Orkel MC1000 Compactor, showing participants in the region of Cagayan Valley how high-density agricultural baling can support green agricultural practices and improve waste management. This practice helps advance circular economy solutions, a key element in the green transition the Embassy strives to promote.

Attending this event were representatives from local government, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Department of Agriculture - Philippines, businesses operating in the areas of agriculture, waste to energy, and waste management, and our Senior Advisor Ana Florentino.

"There's a lot of potential for Norway to contribute to the Philippine agricultural sector," says Ana.

Just last week, Orkel attended the Norway-Philippines Circular Economy Conference — convened by the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Manila, DENR, Innovasjon Norge, and the Philippines Norway Business Council - PNBC — to talk about waste baling.

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30/10/2026

Ambassador Kristian Netland shares his perspectives on cooperation between Norway and the Philippines in an interview with BusinessMirror this week. He underlines the potential for increased cooperation in areas such as:

• Maritime, including green shipping and electric ferries
• Renewable energy, especially offshore wind and floating solar
• Trade and investment
• Circular economy efforts

"Momentum and opportunities continue to grow in all these areas, and the Royal Norwegian Embassy’s team is ready to amplify them," he notes.

📌 For a more thorough look at Norway's priorities in the Philippines, read Ambassador Netland's interview in this link: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2026/10/28/new-ambassador-charts-a-green-future-for-philippine-norwegian-cooperation/

30/10/2026

𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐥𝐚 - 𝐖𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬!

No need to tread a "Rocky Trail" for a chance to see the indie folk band Kings of Convenience- KOC this November 20th! 🎵

Hailing from the coastal city of Bergen in Norway, the dynamic duo of Erlend Øye and Eirik Glambek Bøe is reuniting with Manila after 16 years.

And you may just be one of the few to watch them live for free as we are giving away a pair of tickets each to 2 lucky winners!

If you are interested in this unique opportunity, secure your raffle entry by following these steps:

1. Like this post, and comment with your favorite Kings of Convenience song.

2. Share this post on your feed.

Winners will be announced on Monday, 16 November.

🔗 But if you wish to grab your tickets now, visit this link: https://www.tickelo.com/kingsofconvenience

Tune into the timeless and soft melodies of Kings of Convenience 📅 on November 20 (Friday) 📍 at Newport Performing Arts Theater and celebrate Norwegian music with a lively crowd. Vi ses der!

NORWAVE-Norwegian Music to the Philippines

27/10/2026