Embassy Manila
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The Embassy of Slovenia proudly participated in the Speak Dating Event 2026, organised in celebration of the upcoming European Day of Languages.
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The Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Manila has officially launched its first Official Development Assistance (ODA) project in the Philippines—a ₱3-million initiative in San Jose de Buenavista (Antique Province) that exemplifies a key strategic priority for the Slovenian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs: pairing world-class Slovenian technology directly with global development priorities and the real, everyday needs of partner communities.
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Slovenia proudly celebrated the 35th anniversary of its independence, marking over three decades of sovereignty, resilience and expanding global partnerships. While the national celebration in Ljubljana returned to its historic roots at Republic Square—where independence was first declared—the milestone was also vibrantly honoured over 10,000 kilometres away in Southeast Asia.
News
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International Day of Caves and Karst, proclaimed last year at Slovenia’s initiative, is being celebrated for the first time
UNESCO’s designation of 13 September as the International Day of Caves and Karst is a remarkable diplomatic achievement for Slovenia. It is the result of a successful diplomatic campaign spanning several years and a testament to the excellence of Slovenian karstology. The campaign was also a success thanks to the many years of outstanding work carried out by Slovenian scientists researching and protecting caves, karst and related phenomena.
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Embassy of Slovenia promotes Slovenian children's literature and reading culture in the Philippines
As part of ongoing efforts to promote Slovenian literature abroad and foster a culture of reading amongst young people in the Philippines, Ambassador Dr Smiljana Knez recently visited key educational and community organisations across the country, donating translated works of beloved Slovenian authors. The initiative promotes English translations of iconic Slovenian picture books designed to introduce young Filipino readers to Slovenia's rich storytelling heritage.
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An exhibition on trailblazing 1920s Slovene and Filipino women travelers Alma Karlin and Paz Guazon opens in Manila
The Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Manila, in partnership with the National Archives of the Philippines (NAP) and Philippine Normal University (PNU), officially opened the traveling exhibition titled “Potovanje/Paglalakbay: Two Women Travellers in the 1920s: Alma Karlin of Slovenia and Paz Guazon of the Philippines” at the university premises.
