Finland in the Philippines

Education continues in Ukraine despite constant air alarms. Without shelters, children would not be able to attend school. Finland supports the construction of school shelters in Ukraine through the Civil Protection Shelter Coalition. #StandWithUkraine

Today we mark #IDAHOBIT2026 under the theme “At the Heart of Democracy.” Promoting and protecting the rights of sexual and gender minorities is Finland’s human rights priority. In a democracy, no one is left behind.

Marking World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 🇫🇮 Ambassador Saija Nurminen &🇬🇧 Ambassador Sarah Hulton OBE expound on this year’s theme “Shaping a Future at Peace” by emphasizing the importance of media literacy & the protection of independent journalism. philstar.com/opinion/2026/0…

Happy Europe Day! 🇪🇺 Our colleagues from Brussels, Stockholm, Tallinn and Helsinki share what makes the EU special. What’s the best thing about the Union for you? #EuropeDay

To mark #WorldPressFreedom, we co‑hosted a Media Freedom Coalition lunch with @FinlandinPH, where we heard from journalists @HowieSeverino and Carmela Fonbuena on the state of the 🇵🇭 media, the challenges facing independent journalism and why press freedom must be protected.

World Press Freedom Day reminds us that media freedom cannot be taken for granted. That is why Finland, together with the United Kingdom, co-chairs the Media Freedom Coalition to defend press freedom and the safety of journalists worldwide. #WorldPressFreedomDay @MediaFreedomC

Press freedom underpins democracy. Independent journalism enables open debate, builds trust, and holds power to account. These freedoms cannot be taken for granted. ✍️🎥 Finland advances media freedom globally as co chair of the @MediaFreedomC with the UK. #WorldPressFreedomDay

Finland has been the world’s happiest country for 9 straight years 💪 Want to know how Finland excels at making happiness happen? Watch 🇫🇮 Ambassador Saija Nurminen’s World View interview with Rappler editor-at-large Marites Vitug tonight at 6 pm: 👉 rappler.com/world/global-a…

Finland is the happiest country for the ninth year in a row.✨ Our happiness is woven into both the structure of society and everyday life. We asked the Onnis (the Finnish word for happiness and also a name) where you can truly find it.💙 #Finland #Happiness

On this International Women’s Day, the members of the Media Freedom Coalition call attention to escalating threats to journalist safety, with women journalists disproportionately targeted. Read the full MFC statement: mediafreedomcoalition.org/joint-statemen… #IWD26

4 years of 🇺🇦 resistance, and 4 years of Russia’s brutal, unprovoked aggression. 🇪🇺 and its Member States stand firmly with Ukraine. In 🇵🇭, EUDEL and EU Ambassadors commemorated these tragic events and reaffirmed that Russia must stop its aggression and be held accountable.

As the fifth year of Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine is about to begin, we reaffirm that Finland stands with the Ukrainian people – for as long as it takes. @FinGovernment 🇫🇮 🇺🇦 #StandWithUkraine

Delighted to welcome the new co-chair & looking forward to the future cooperation as the Media Freedom Coalition co-chairs! 🇫🇮🇬🇧🇵🇭

Joint Statement from the Embassies of Finland and Germany in the Philippines on the 15th Death Anniversary of Doc Gerry Ortega #JusticeForDocGerry #MediaFreedom #EndImpunity #PressFreedomPH

Territorial integrity and sovereignty are fundamental principles of international law. They are essential for Europe and for the international community as a whole. We have consistently underlined our shared transatlantic interest in peace and security in the Arctic, including through NATO. The pre-coordinated Danish exercise, conducted with allies, responds to the need to strengthen Arctic security and poses no threat to anyone. The EU stands in full solidarity with Denmark and the people of Greenland. Dialogue remains essential, and we are committed to building on the process begun already last week between the Kingdom of Denmark and the US. Tariffs would undermine transatlantic relations and risk a dangerous downward spiral. Europe will remain united, coordinated, and committed to upholding its sovereignty.

Statement by Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom presidentti.fi/statement-by-d…

🌏 Excited to begin our annual visit to Northern Mindanao with my fellow EU Member State Ambassadors! 🇪🇺🤝🇵🇭 Looking forward to learning more about local cultures, traditions, and the impactful work of the EU and our Member States in this vibrant region. #EUinPH

The Embassy of Finland in Manila wishes a peaceful Christmas and a happy New Year! 🎄🎅🌟May your holidays be filled with warmth and happiness.

Pleased to meet Ambassador Saija Nurminen @FinlandinPH, celebrating 70 years of 🇵🇭🇫🇮cordial and active relations this year; looking forward to even stronger bilateral and regional cooperation in ASEAN and multilateral fora.