Embassy of Sweden in Manila

🏆 Celebrating Nordic excellence in the Philippines. Join us tomorrow!

Ambassador Anna Ferry will be joining fellow Nordic Ambassadors at the Nordic-Philippine Business Awards 2026, hosted by the Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, in an evening dedicated to honoring the best of Nordic values in Philippine business.

Don't miss the Fireside Keynote: "The Nordic Way of Doing Business: Trust, Innovation, and Sustainable Growth", a rare and candid discussion featuring all four Nordic Ambassadors in Manila, sharing their perspectives on trust-based societies, long-term thinking, and what makes the Nordic approach to business truly distinctive.

The Awards will celebrate companies raising the bar through:
🌱 Responsible and sustainable business practices
💡 Innovation and digital transformation
🤝 Meaningful Nordic-Philippine partnerships
👥 Inclusive and equitable workplaces
🌍 Positive community and social impact
📅 June 2, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM

See you there! 🇸🇪🇩🇰🇳🇴🇫🇮🇵🇭

Be in the room with Nordic Ambassadors.
Join us for an evening of leadership, insight, and celebration at the Nordic‑Philippine Business Awards 2026.

🎟️ Secure your seats now: https://nordcham.glueup.com/event/169116/register/

Swedish Producers + Ariana Grande = new music day! 🎵

Ariana Grande just dropped her brand new single "hate that i made you love me" today! This is the lead single from her upcoming 8th studio album "petal".

She produced it with Max Martin and Ilya Salmanzadeh, two of Sweden's most celebrated music producers.

In Grande's own words, it's "one of my favorite songs I'll ever write, produced by my favorite collaborators and dearest human beings in the world." 🌸

🎧 Stream it now on Spotify, link in the comments!

Free movie screening: The Dance Club at Cine Europa Philippines !

Join us for Cine Europa 29, featuring the Swedish film THE DANCE CLUB, a moving story about finding joy, healing, and authenticity while navigating the troubles of modern life.

🎞️ CINE EUROPA 29 presents THE DANCE CLUB (Sweden)
📅 Monday, 1 June | 8:00 PM
📍 Red Carpet Cinema, Shangri-La Plaza, Mandaluyong City
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION. Seats on a first-come, first-served basis
🍿 Free popcorn for the first 150 guests! Show your ticket stub at the Cinebar booth to claim yours.

ABOUT THE FILM

Psychology student Johannes doesn't fit in at his internship at the psychiatric clinic Care, where profit is prioritized over well-being. Together with a group of patients and performance artist Rakel, he forms an unlikely collective, The Dance Club, to explore mental health remedies beyond diagnoses and pills, and ease the pain simmering beneath the surface.

🎬 Watch the trailer, link in the comments!
*The Dance Club is rated R-13.

NOTICE

The Embassy is closed on Wednesday, 27 May 2026, a regular holiday in observance of Eid al-Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice.

For Swedish citizens in need of emergency consular assistance, call +63 2 8811 7900 to be connected to the emergency hotline UD Jouren in Stockholm.

For more contact information, visit: swedenabroad.se/en/embassies/philippines-manila/contact

🌿 Happy European Day of Parks!

Did you know that the very first national parks in Europe were established in Sweden? In 1909, Sweden proclaimed its first nine national parks – a milestone so significant that May 24 was chosen to commemorate it as the European Day of Parks, celebrated since 1999.

Today, Sweden proudly has 31 national parks 🏔️🌲Looking for some peace of mind and healthy vacation? Don’t hesitate to visit one of those when in Europe, with endless possibilities to explore oceans, islands, forests, rivers and mountains.

And you can find a little piece of that Europe right here in Manila!

At Rizal Park, there is the EU–Philippines commemorative mural and map, both can be found at the beautiful European/Noli Me Tangere Garden. The garden stands as a beautiful symbol of the enduring historical and cultural connections between Europe and the Philippines, including the remarkable intellectual journey of our national hero, Dr. José Rizal, through Europe.

We are bridging continents through nature, heritage, and friendship. 🌍💛💙

Find out more about the national parks in Sweden: https://visitsweden.com/what-to-do/nature-outdoors/nature/national-parks/



Photo credit: European Union in the Philippines

🛋️🏆 Big cheers to IKEA Pasay City for bringing home the Store of the Year Award 2025, chosen among IKEA stores worldwide! 💛💙

This is a remarkable achievement, and one that makes us incredibly proud.

In the words of Ambassador Anna Ferry:
"Congratulations! What an achievement IKEA Pasay, thanks to the winning combination of Philippine and Swedish spirit and values, making a difference to everyday life and aspirations of the Filipino people!”

“I am so proud of Swedish company IKEA in the Philippines – exceptionally great store services, happy clients and workers’ job satisfaction, and high quality design to affordable prices with sustainability as part and parcel of its business model.”



IKEA Philippines, Bamboo Music Live, Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano, Pia Wurtzbach, Hidilyn Diaz, Josh Boutwood

Photo credit: Ikea Philippines

Ambassaden stängd för besökare i dag, 20 maj 2026

Ambassaden kommer att vara stängd för besökare och telefontjänster i dag, 20 maj 2026. Vid akuta nödsituationer, vänligen kontakta UD:s konsulära jour: +46 (0)8 405 50 05
Vänligen kontakta oss istället via e-post på [email protected].


Embassy Closed to telephone services today, 20 May 2026.
In case of emergency, please contact the Ministry for Foreign Affairs' consular emergency service: +46 (0)8 405 50 05

🎨 Happy International Museum Day!

Ambassador Anna Ferry had the pleasure of visiting some of the Philippines' most celebrated cultural spaces that have left her deeply inspired.

At the Pinto Art Museum she had a wonderful conversation with its founder, Dr. Joven Cuanang, and was struck by the museum's unique concept, from its lush garden and restaurant to its extraordinary collection of contemporary Filipino art.

She also explored the Ateneo Art Gallery, including its permanent collection featuring works by the Philippines' National Artists.

“In Sweden you may find places with a very similar vibe, for example Millesgården – artist's home, sculpture park and art gallery
There's this sense of connection between Sweden and the Philippines, that is, how visual artists tell a country's history and social movements," said Ambassador Anna Ferry. “Those creative and inspiring places always like home to me.”

The best part? The Philippines has over 300 museums waiting to be discovered! 🗺️

👇 Where should Ambassador Ferry visit next? Drop your suggestions in the comments!