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On 23 February 2026, Ambassador Elizabeth T. Te and other Embassy personnel visited the Mulberries Center in Vientiane and met with its founder, Ms. Kommaly Chanthavong, to learn about the Center’s work. Ambassador Te commended Ms. Kommaly’s contributions to reviving Lao silk weaving and supporting sustainable livelihoods for farmers, weavers, and artisans in Lao PDR. During the visit, Embassy...

On 12 February 2026, Ambassador Elizabeth T. Te paid a courtesy call on Dr. Santisouk Simmalavong, Minister of Technology and Communications of the Lao PDR, to exchange views on digital transformation and regional cooperation in the technology sector. Ambassador Te congratulated the Lao PDR on the recent release of its national AI report, which was developed in cooperation with UNESCO. She...

The Philippine Embassy in Vientiane is pleased to announce that nominations for the 2026 Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas (PAFIOO) are now open. Filipinos in...

The Philippine Embassy in Vientiane joins the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) and the Filipino nation in celebrating the 2026 National Women’s Month. This year’s sub-theme “Lead like the Babaylans, Filipinas!” reaffirms that women’s leadership is a fundamental part of Filipino identity. Just like the Babaylans (spiritual leaders - primarily women) in pre-colonial Philippines, women today...

As the Philippines observes National Arts Month 2026 this February, the Philippine Embassy in Laos celebrates Ani ng Sining: Katotohanan at Giting, paying tribute to Filipino creativity and underscoring how the arts uphold truth, courage, and collaboration. Through the arts, we continue to build understanding and people-to-people connections across Southeast Asia. The Embassy invites the...