Economy and Innovation

It’s among the top five in the world economy, strong in exports, attractive for investors and highly competitive: Germany is one of the leading industrial nations. The current edition of “.de – Magazin Deutschland” provides an overview of what makes Germany a strong actor in the world economy.

Welcome to the German Embassy in Manila!

Our aim is to provide you with information about Germany and the work of the German Embassy Manila as well as to give you an overview of German-Philippine relations. We have included many links to other webpages that might be of interest to you. We would like to encourage you to also visit the German version of our homepage.

Klima Fun Run 2010

Come join the Klima Fun Run on October 9, 2010 at Mabuhay Germany 2010, a joint activity of the Federation of Alumni Groups of Former Scholars to Germany and spearheaded by Carl Duisberg Association o...

The curtain rises for the Golden Lion

The red carpet is rolled out and ready for the film stars. At the Biennale di Venezia, the world’s oldest film festival, 24 films are competing for this year’s prestigious Golden Lion award, including three productions from Germany. The most prominent German representative in the competition at the 67th Venice international Film Festival (September 1 - 11) is director Tom Tykwer.

World’s largest electronics trade fair opens for the 50th time

It is the oldest of Germany’s trade fairs and once again it stands for innovation and up-to-the-minute developments: The 50th edition of the International Consumer Electronics and Appliance Show IFA (from September 3. to 8.) will showcase the latest topics and consumer trends in the industry.

Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs Fasutina Rehuher Marugg and German Ambassador Christian-Ludwig Weber-Lortsch, signing the Grant Agreement from the German Government to Palau. Seated from left to right: Minister of State Dr. Victor Yano, Minister of Cultural Affairs Faustina Rehuher,German Ambassador Weber-Lortsch. Standing from left to right: Chief of Staff Isaac Soaladaob, President Toribiong, German Hon. Consul Thomas Schubert

Germany provides funds for the translation of German ethnographic volumes related to Palau

The German Federal Foreign Office has provided a grant totalling 48,800 Euros to finance the translation of a five-volume ethnographic documentation of the Hamburg Südsee Expedition, which sailed thro...

Palau National Olympic Committee President Frank Kyota, German Honorary Consul Thomas Schubert and members and volunteers of the Palau Volleyball Federation in front of the newly installed volleyball equipment at the Palau High School Gym.

Germany donates sports equipment to Palau

The German government recently provided around US$ 5000 for sports equipment in order to support the 7th Micronesian Games which took place in Palau from 01 – 10 August 2010. The volleyball equipment ...

Upswing in the German Economy

European champion in economic growth rates: German industry is currently making a name for itself with top growth figures in Europe and is looking very healthy again following the international turbulence of the economic and financial crisis. In the second quarter the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW) is expecting an increase in growth of 1.1 per cent against the previous quarter. “This is a leading rate in the euro area,” writes the monthly DIW Economic Barometer which was published in Berlin at the end of July 2010.

Mr. Andres Crisanto S. Gonzales, PFF National Youth Coach with Mr. Juergen Thomas Schrod, First Secretary for Cultural Affairs

German Embassy presents Coaching Certificate to Filipino Football Coach

Andres Crisanto S. Gonzales, a young football coach from the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) recently returned from Germany after a successful participation in the International Coaching Course (B-Licence) in Hennef, Germany. 
Mr. Juergen Thomas Schrod, First Secretary for Cultural Affairs at the German Embassy in
Manila personally handed over the international DFB (Deutsche Fußball-Bund – German Football Association) Coaching Certificate to Mr. Andres Gonzales.

Mr. Gonzales was the youngest among the 30 football coaches from 25 countries in Asia and Africa, who were invited by the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs to attend a two-week coaching course organized by the DFB at the Sports Centre in Hennef, Germany. These courses included an introduction to modern training methods and techniques and visits to training sessions at German clubs, thus providing the participants with a better insight into German sport and club structures.
The international sport promotion of the Federal Foreign Office continues to be a positive impact of Germany’s commitment to develop sports in developing countries and a major contribution to international understanding.

August 2010

Alumniportal Deutschland

Are you a Germany-Alumna or a Germany-Alumnus? If you studied, participated in advanced education or training or worked in Germany, the Alumniportal Deutschland offers you a wide range of possibilities. Get in touch with colleagues, business partners and friends. Increase your opportunities, find interesting events near you!

Living language: German is the mother tongue of more than 100 million people.

How Language and Sport Break Down Barriers

They are social bridge builders and promote international understanding: language and sport have more in common than one might initially think. How are they similar? Both create identity, have an integrative effect and bring people of different nationalities together.

PASCH - Partner School Initiative

"Schools: Partners for the Future" initiative

Education creates prospects – multilingualism opens new horizons. At our partner schools abroad we not only desire to provide students with access to our language and education system, we also want to generate interest in and understanding for one another. More details on the "Schools: Partners for the Future" initiative are available here:

Germany’s candidature for a non-permanent seat on the Security Council for the period 2011/2012

Germany is an important and reliable partner within the United Nations. As a globally engaged country, an important actor in all spheres of United Nations work and the organization’s third-largest contributor, Germany could make a substantial contribution to international peace as a member of the United Nations Security Council. Our candidature for a non-permanent seat on the Security Council for the period 2011-2012 is an expression of our global engagement. The elections will take place in the autumn of 2010 during the General Assembly. Germany is campaigning for one of the two WEOG seats (Western European and Others Group of States).

The Ambassador

Ambassador Christian-Ludwig Weber-Lortsch

Mabuhay – Welcome to the website of the Germany Embassy Manila! I am delighted about your interest in our work and our range of services. The Philippines traditionally is an important partner for Germ...

Scholarships for Filipinos

Essen has been designated European Capital of Culture for 2010

Essen, representing the entire Ruhr region, has been designated European Capital of Culture for 2010. The “Ruhr metropolis” comprises 53 districts and is an example of a region in transformation with a breathtaking cultural diversity and authenticity that is unique in Europe.

Latest news from Germany

Information about German foreign and European policy and major domestic issues.

Deutsche Welle - TV, Radio, dw-world.de

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Recent News and Events

Here you can find press releases of the Embassy as well as information on our past activities.

German European School Manila

The German European School Manila is a German and English speaking international school that offers programmes from Early Years to IB Diploma (Grade 12). It also offers a bilingual toddler programme for children starting age two.

The Goethe-Institut Manila

Since 1961 there is a Goethe-Institut (German Cultural Center) in Manila. After over 20 years in  Aurora Blvd in Quezon City,  the Goethe-Institut moved to its new home in Makati in mid-April 2006.  In November 2009, its new library premises at the ground floor was inaugurated.

Goethe-Institut Manila
4-5/F Adamson Center
121 Leviste St. Salcedo Village
1127 Makati City
Metro Manila, Philippines

Facts About Germany

General Information about Germany.

German institutions in the Philippines

Federation of Alumni Groups of Former Scholars to Germany in the Philippines

Members of Auftrag

There are several alumni associations established by Philippine students/academics/scientists who have studied in Germany. The Embassy encourages all former scholars to join one of these vibrant organ...

The Philippines, an important partner

Germany decided as early as 1961 to make the Philippines one of its development partners.