EMBASSY HEADLINES
On 10 December 2025, Philippine Ambassador Elizabeth T. Te received members of the Organizing Committee of the Laos Model ASEAN Meeting (MAM), and conveyed the Embassy’s contribution for the conduct of the Laos Model ASEAN Meeting, which will be held on 12-13 December 2025 at the UN House in Vientiane under the theme, “Youth-led Innovation for a Sustainable and Inclusive ASEAN”.
The Organizing...
FILIPINOS IN LAO PDR CELEBRATE PASKONG PINOY 2025
In the photo: More than four hundred members of the Filipino community join the Paskong Pinoy 2025 at the Chancery.
On 7 December 2025, Philippine Ambassador Elizabeth T. Te and other Embassy personnel celebrated Paskong Pinoy 2025 with more than four hundred members of the Filipino community in the Lao PDR at the Chancery.
In her remarks,... ANNOUNCEMENTS
COMMUNITY EVENTS
The Philippine Embassy in Vientiane joins the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT) and the Filipino nation in commemorating the 2025 International Day Against Trafficking (IDAT) today, 12 December 2025, with the core message, "lisang Nasyon, lisang Aksyon, Tapusin ang Human Trafficking Ngayon!"
Presidential Proclamation No. 1172 officially declares 12 December of every year as the...
The Philippine Embassy congratulates the Lao PDR on the occasion of its 50th Founding Anniversary. Happy National Day! PH AMBASSADOR CALLS ON THE MINISTER OF NATIONAL DEFENCE

In the photo: Philippine Ambassador Elizabeth T. Te calls on the Lao Minister of National Defence Lt. Gen. Khamlieng Outhakaisone
On 7 November, Philippine Ambassador Elizabeth T. Te called on Lao Minister of National Defence Lt. Gen. Khamlieng Outhakaisone to discuss the steadily expanding bilateral cooperation of the Philippines and the Lao PDR in defense and security.
Both expressed commitment to deepen and explore areas of cooperation, including in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR), training programs and scholarships, and exchanges at various levels.
Minister Khamlieng expressed the Lao government’s condolences to the Philippines over the loss of lives and property, and destruction brought about by Typhoon Tino (known internationally as Typhoon Kalmaegi). He also voiced the Lao government’s support for the 2026 ASEAN chairship of the Philippines.
Ambassador Te expressed her appreciation for the kind words and manifestation of support of the Minister. She discussed several other areas for possible collaboration with the Lao defense and armed forces.
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PH COMPANIES SWEEP 4TH ASEAN MINERAL AWARDS

In the photo: Philippine Ambassador Elizabeth T. Te and DENR Assistant Secretary for Mining Concerns Michael Cabalda, who is concurrently Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) OIC-Director, join the Filipino winners of the 4th ASEAN Mineral Awards.
Philippine mineral companies emerged as winners in five of the six categories of the 4th ASEAN Mineral Awards, held on 2 October in Vientiane.
Eagle Cement Corporation won the Best Practices in Mineral Mining - Non-Metallic Minerals award. Northern Cement Corporation won the Best Practices in Mineral Processing - Non-Metallic Minerals award. Hinatuan Mining Corporation won the Best Practices in Mineral Distribution - Metallic award. Carrascal Nickel Corporation and FCF Minerals Corporation placed first runner-up in the Best Practices in Mineral Mining - Metallic Category and in the Best Practices in Mineral Processing - Metallic Category, respectively.
Ambassador Elizabeth T. Te congratulated the representatives of the Philippine companies who received the awards. The awards recognize companies for excellence in environmentally and socially responsible mining and minerals processing practices across Southeast Asia, and were conferred during the Gala Dinner of the 10th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Minerals (AMMin) and its Associated Meetings/Events, held from 29 September 2025 to 3 October 2025 in Vientiane, Lao PDR.
Environment and Natural Resources Assistant Secretary for Mining Concerns Michael Cabalda, who is concurrently Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) OIC-Director, led the Philippine delegation to the 10th AMMin. The Meeting endorsed and adopted the new ASEAN Minerals Development Vision (AMDV) and the ASEAN Minerals Cooperation Action Plan IV 2026-2030.
Congratulations and mabuhay from the Philippine Embassy in Vientiane!
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