SUN MEDIA · REGIONAL EDITION
Philippines Edition
The flagship Sun Media publication chronicling Philippines-Singapore bilateral cooperation, the Build Build Build infrastructure agenda, and the 180,000-strong Filipino community in Singapore that anchors one of the most human bilateral corridors in Southeast Asia.
15+
Years of Collaboration with the Embassy of the Philippines in Singapore (since at least 2007)
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Editions Published
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FROM THE EMBASSY
A Message From The Philippines.
The relationship between the Philippines and Singapore is unique in our region. It is anchored by two ASEAN founding members, two outward-facing maritime nations, and two communities so deeply interwoven that the bilateral relationship belongs as much to our people as it does to our governments.
Embassy of the Philippines
Sun Media’s Philippines coverage documents a partnership defined by the Build Build Build infrastructure agenda, maritime and defence cooperation, and the 180,000 strong Filipino community that has helped shape modern Singapore.
THE 180,000-STRONG FILIPINO COMMUNITY
Where partnership is measured in
people.
No bilateral relationship in Singapore is more visibly anchored in community than the Philippines-Singapore corridor. With over 180,000 Filipinos in Singapore across professional, service, healthcare, education, hospitality, and creative sectors, the relationship lives in homes, workplaces, schools, and places of worship every single day.
The Workforce Story
From healthcare professionals to engineers, educators to hospitality leaders, the Filipino workforce has contributed across every sector of Singapore’s economy. Partner Philippines documents the contribution, the challenges, and the institutional partnerships including the Philippine Overseas Labour Office that anchor labour mobility within the bilateral framework.
Family, Faith & Daily Life
Filipino families in Singapore. The vibrant Filipino Catholic community. The Sunday gatherings at Lucky Plaza. The schools, churches, and community organisations that turn 180,000 individuals into a recognisable community within Singapore’s multicultural landscape.
Cultural Diplomacy & Creative Industries
Filipino film, music, food, and creative talent in Singapore. The chefs, designers, and artists who have built Filipino cultural presence into the city’s everyday rhythm. The festivals, partnerships, and creative collaborations that flow in both directions across the corridor.
TWO ASEAN FOUNDERS, ONE PARTNERSHIP
Marking the milestones that shape the corridor.
1967
Both nations co-found ASEAN as institutional anchor
1969
Philippines-Singapore diplomatic relations formally established
2007
Singapore took over the ASEAN chairmanship from the Philippines. And the ASEAN Charter was signed later in the year.
2019
The 50th anniversary of Singapore-Philippines’ diplomatic relations.
2018
Build Build Build infrastructure agenda enters peak implementation
2024
Continued cooperation across infrastructure, maritime, and workforce
1967
Both nations co-found ASEAN as institutional anchor.
1969
Philippines-Singapore diplomatic relations formally established.
2007
Singapore took over the ASEAN chairmanship from the Philippines. And the ASEAN Charter was signed later in the year.
2017
50th anniversary of bilateral relations.
2019
The 50th anniversary of Singapore-Philippines’ diplomatic relations.
2024
Continued cooperation across infrastructure, maritime, and workforce.
Publication Archive
A toast to another 50 years of closer relations
June 1, 2026
Phillippines Means Business
June, 2026
Phillippines: The New Reality
June, 2026
Prime Investment opportunities in the Phillippines
June 1, 2026
The Phillippines and Singapore making History together
June 1, 2026
Phillippine Art Trek in Singapore
June 1, 2026
Partner Phillippines
June 1, 2026
CURRENT EDITION
Inside The 2026 Edition
COVER INTERVIEW
Embassy of the Philippines on the next decade of bilateral cooperation
Recorded in early 2026, the Philippine Ambassador outlines the Embassy’s priorities across infrastructure, workforce mobility, maritime cooperation, and the continued evolution of one of ASEAN’s longest-standing founding-member relationships.
SECTOR DEEP-DIVE
Infrastructure and the Build Build Build legacy Coverage of the major airport, mass transit, port, and bridge projects shaping the Philippines, the Singapore-based engineering, advisory, and capital partners contributing across the corridor, and the next chapter of public infrastructure delivery in the region.
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
The 180,000-strong Filipino community in Singapore
Coverage of the Filipino workforce contribution across healthcare, education, hospitality, engineering, and creative industries, the families and faith communities that anchor daily life, and the institutional partnerships supporting labour mobility across the corridor.
A NATION BUILT ON BUILDING
The Philippines' infrastructure transformation, edition by edition.
Airports & Aviation
Major terminal upgrades, new regional gateways, and the aviation infrastructure connecting Manila, Cebu, Clark, and the wider archipelago to Singapore’s regional aviation network.
Mass Transit & Rail
Ports & Maritime
Infrastructure
Cargo, passenger, and logistics infrastructure linking the archipelago and the Singapore maritime cluster’s engagement across the corridor.
Bridges & Road Networks
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