Manila, the capital of Philippines
Historical town of Vigan
The active volcano Mt. Mayon
Beach in Boracay, the most popular tourist destination in Philippines.
Sunset in Boracay
Manila bay by night
Jeepneys are the main public transport in Philippines.
Butanding, the whale shark
Beach in Palawan
Sandcastle in Boracay

Welcome to the official website
of the Philippines Embassy in Athens

This website was established to provide the readers and fellow Filipinos in Greece and Cyprus with accurate information and easy access to the Embassy’s services.

This website also provides you with news and updates about the Embassy’s activities, significant developments in the Philippines, and community affairs.

Thank you for visiting our website and we would be happy to receive your comments and suggestions.

Mabuhay!

Recent Community News

15.3.2012

Ambassador Montealegre Meets the President of the Union of Greek Shipowners

The Philippine Embassy in Athens reported to the Department of Foreign Affairs that Ambassador Meynardo LB. Montealegre met with Mr. Theodoros Veniamis, President of the Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS) at the UGS Headquarters in Piraeus on 7 March 2012.

9.3.2012

Philippine Embassy in Athens Conducts Consular Outreach in Thessaloniki

The Philippine Embassy in Athens reported to the Department of Foreign Affairs that it conducted a consular outreach in Thessaloniki on 4 March 2012.

16.2.2012

Presentation of Credentials of Ambassador Meynardo LB. Montealegre to Greek President H.E Karolos Papoulias

16.2.2012

ATHENS PE UNVEILS DR. RIZAL’S BUST

Athens. The Philippine Embassy in Athens together with the Filipino community representatives unveiled the bust of Dr. Jose Rizal at the Embassy grounds to commemorate the 115th Anniversary of the Martrydom of Dr. Jose P. Rizal on 30 December 2011. The unveiling ceremony was led by Ambassador Meynardo LB. Montealegre with members of the Filipino community in Athens and the staff members of the Embassy. The unveiling was preceded by a flag raising ceremony followed by Panunumpa ng Katapatan sa Watawat.

14.2.2012

Arrival at Post by Third Secretary and Vice-Consul Sheila Marie C. Tario

Third Secretary and Vice-Consul Sheila Marie C. Tario arrived in Athens on 26 January 2012. Ms. Tario passed the Foreign Service Officer’s Examinations in 2005. Prior to her posting in Athens, she served in the Department of Foreign Affairs’ Office of the Personnel and Administrative Services from 2006-2008 as Concurrent Principal Assistant in the Personnel Management Division and Concurrent Acting Director in the Honorary Consuls and Service Attaches Division.

Forthcoming Events

15.6.2011

Celebration of our 113th Anniversary on the proclamtion of the Philippine Independence

The Philippine Embassy in Athens celebrated the 113th anniversary of the declaration of Philippine independence with a series of activities which included a flag-raising ceremony, an exhibit of Philippine arts and crafts and a diplomatic reception.