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PR-MJD-60-2025
Manado PCG Visits Gema Rasa Art Exhibition
at Kai Meya, Tomohon
17 November 2025, Manado -The Philippine Consulate General in Manado recently visited the Gema Rasa Art Exhibition on 14 November 2025 at Kai Meya, Tomohon City as part of its cultural immersion activities for its personnel.
Aside from enhancing cultural awareness and strengthen engagement with local creative communities, the primary objective of the visit was to gain deeper appreciation of North Sulawesi’s creative landscape through the Gema Rasa Art Exhibition, which forms part of the Lokatana Volume 4 Series — an initiative jointly presented by Kai Meya and the Masarang Foundation. Through this immersion, the Consulate also aimed to familiarize its personnel with the artistic narratives emerging from the region and identify opportunities for future cultural collaboration.
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PR-MJD-59-2025
Manado PCG Commemorates
Breast Cancer Awareness Month with
Sentra Medika Hospital
Manado, Indonesia, 29 October 2025 - The Philippine Consulate General in Manado joined the global observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month through a health talk organized in collaboration with Sentra Medika Hospital. The event was held at the 3rd Floor Community Center and attended by Consulate personnel, led by Consul General Mary Jennifer Domingo Dingal, as part of its Gender and Development (GAD) initiatives.
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PR-MJD-58-2025
Philippine Consulate General in Manado
Visits Pa’Dior Cultural Museum, North Sulawesi
in celebration of Museums and Galleries Month 2025
27 October 2025, Manado - In celebration of Museums and Galleries Month 2025, the Philippine Consulate General in Manado visited the Pa’Dior Cultural Museum in Minahasa Regency, North Sulawesi
The event commenced with a warm welcome presentation featuring the traditional Kabasaran War Dance, a symbolic expression of Minahasan heritage and hospitality. This was followed by the opening remarks of the Vice Regent of Minahasa, Hon. Vanda Sarundajang, who was accompanied by officials from the Minahasa Regency
Government, namely: Ms. Fenty Lapian, Acting Head of the Tourism and Cultural Agency/Head of Kawangkoan District; Mr. Stefry Pangkey, Head of Tompaso District; Mr. Hendra Tandayau, Chief of Pinabetengan Village; Mr. Damianus Indra Setiawan, Director of Pa’Dior; and Ms. Anggik Pratiwi, Curator of the Pa’Dior Gallery.
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PR-MJD-57-2025
The Philippine Consulate General in Manado
Participates the “The Lembehd Strait Festival 2025”
10 October 2025, Manado - The Philippine Consulate General in Manado, respectfully reports to the Department that on 10 October 2025, Post participated in the Lembeh Strait Charm Festival (FPSL) 2025, at the invitation of the Hon. Hengky Honandar, SE, Mayor of Bitung City. The festival, an annual, five-day celebration from 8-12 October 2025 carried the theme “Harmony in Diversity,” and Manado PCG’s participation on the third day coincided with the official opening ceremony.
As part of its participation, Manado PCG showcased Filipino culture in a booth at Satrol Kodaeral VIII, Kota Bitung, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Upon arrival, all team members worked together to set up the booth and hang tarpaulins. Our exhibit featured traditional Filipino dress and cultural artifacts, snacks from URC and Oishi (manufactured in Indonesia), and classic Filipino desserts cassava cake and leche flan for visitors to sample.
Throughout the day, Indonesian visitors explored our booth while PCG personnel distributed snacks. Many guests took photos, tried on the Filipiniana dresses and posed, and some even asked if the dresses were for sale though they were not. Visitors ranged from teenagers to senior citizens, and several commented that the cassava cake tasted like klapertart; however, most preferred the leche flan.
The opening ceremony, held in the afternoon, was represented by Vice Consul Manfred Neale Manalo and Commander Efren Ryan Fajardo. The program included musical and dance performances by students from Bitung, showcasing local traditional culture. It was followed by a fluvial parade at the pier of Satrol Lantamal VII in Bitung, with participation from government agencies, businesses, military and police units, and the public.
The day’s events concluded with an early dinner, highlighted by a Tuna Cutting Ceremony witnessed by guests. Tuna and skipjack are among Bitung’s primary fisheries commodities both highly valued in local and international markets. End
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