http://www.norway.ph/news/1a162813-89a8-4b56-a3e2-56553f438dffhttp://www.norway.ph/news/Events/Journalist-delegation-to-Oslo-2013/The Norwegian Embassy in cooperation with the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) is sending a delegation of Filipino journalists to Oslo, Norway in September 2013. We welcome journalists with a special interest in joining to send us your information!Thu, 09 May 2013 04:37:22 GMTa3039de0-0e58-401b-90d1-66756e5382eehttp://www.norway.ph/news/Events/Journalists-wanted/The Norwegian Embassy in Manila is constantly working towards building and improving Philippine-Norwegian relations. The Embassy wants to get in touch with journalists who take an interest in covering and developing our mutual relationship.Wed, 08 May 2013 10:36:54 GMTbff564c5-ba46-40b0-b92e-20fb9490dec2http://www.norway.ph/news/Business/Promotion-of-Natural-Gas-in-the-Energy-Sector-of-the-Philippines/A landmark event - to use the words of the moderators - took place in New World Hotel, Makati on 11 March, when ambassadors of five countries, Great Britain, Japan, Netherlands, Russia and Norway, were hosting the forum “Driving Growth in the Philippines. A Policy Dialogue on Natural Gas.”Fri, 15 Mar 2013 09:32:55 GMT3d324bae-4f58-413b-a327-19a0ad27ebeahttp://www.norway.ph/news/annet/Informasjonsmote-i-Angeles/Onsdag 6. mars møtte representanter fra ambassaden den norske kolonien i Angeles. Det ble blant annet orientert om ambassadens virksomhet, reiseregistrering på nett, konsulære saker og visumregler.Fri, 08 Mar 2013 09:06:15 GMTd96326b4-6179-4703-86f7-1178ba833042http://www.norway.ph/news/Business/A-visit-from-the-State-Secretary/Norway's Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry, Ms Kristin Maurstad, made an official visit to the Philippines on 5-7 February. On the agenda were meetings with the Secretary of Transport. Mr. Joseph Abaya, the Administrator of MARINA, Mr Nic. Conti, a lunch-meeting with the Philippines Norway Business Council (PNBC), and finally a visit to the Norwegian Training center (NTC).Mon, 18 Feb 2013 04:46:31 GMTe9c9df02-5835-4343-9c9f-e1331336dbbchttp://www.norway.ph/news/A-revolution-in-a-bottle/Three million Filipinos live without electricity, and even more are struggling to pay their electricity bills. Illac Diaz has found a way to light their homes – using plastic bottles and water. In February he is coming to the International Student Festival in Trondheim (ISFiT) to showcase his work.Mon, 21 Jan 2013 10:08:38 GMT49613886-339b-406f-8203-693d88220380http://www.norway.ph/news/Business/State-Secretary-Kristin-Maurstad-to-Speak-at-PNBC-Networking-Luncheon-/Philippines Norway Business Council will hold its first Networking Luncheon of the year on Wednesday 6 February 2013.Mon, 21 Jan 2013 06:32:48 GMT9cc4861e-3ee6-4591-a8d9-092a8bb72ae1http://www.norway.ph/news/Culture/KaSaMa-2012-Call-for-proposals/First launched in 2009, KaSaMa is a funding initiative by international partners to support innovative human rights projects the address perennial human rights issues. A total of 25 projects worth a total of 29 million pesos have already been funded since 2009. Proposals were selected primarily based on the innovativeness/creativeness of the projects.Mon, 07 Jan 2013 02:40:24 GMT88b68584-a93b-4297-8394-0628c46e840ehttp://www.norway.ph/news/Culture/study-and-surf/Getting an appointment with the Norwegian master’s degree student Marta Fretheim is not easy. She is either catching waves hitting the Philippine shores, or under water, tumbled-dried and disoriented. But either way the Philippine coastal waters treat her she always walks ashore carrying a big smile and her surfboard. Fri, 21 Dec 2012 07:08:25 GMTcc4b92a9-3857-42b2-a5c9-7b68a986049fhttp://www.norway.ph/news/annet/Sirkularebrev-til-kolonien-desember-2012/Det lakker mot jul og nytt år, og la meg benytte denne anledningen til å sende en hilsen til alle dere norske på Filippinene. Wed, 19 Dec 2012 07:21:24 GMT1fcf39b3-e7b3-422c-a38b-ee459dfbc07dhttp://www.norway.ph/news/Press-releases-from-Norway/The-Nobel-Peace-Prize---EU-promotes-peace/Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg commented, “After the fall of the Berlin Wall, the EU continued to safeguard peace by enlarging the union to include the new democracies of Central and Eastern Europe. These are projects of historical significance that have helped to secure peace and stability in Europe.” Thu, 13 Dec 2012 02:53:45 GMT3c34ff56-46e4-4adc-9db6-10e9922b5c9bhttp://www.norway.ph/news/Tyfonen-Bopha-Pablo/Tyfonen Pablo, med det internasjonale navnet Bopha, nådde Filippinene natt til tirsdag. Hele det sørlige Filippinene har vært berørt. Tyfonens senter har nå passert filippinsk farvann, og har samtidig avtatt i styrke. Tue, 04 Dec 2012 09:31:19 GMTad79c03c-8127-422a-8c48-86371807919ehttp://www.norway.ph/news/Culture/Active-Vista-Film-Festival-Opening-at-the-Robinsons-Galleria--/A human rights film festival touring the Philippines to spark greater social consciousness and awareness.True revolution begins in the imagination. Thu, 12 Jul 2012 07:02:24 GMT20189825-3cb8-44a0-8a0a-a0628a97729dhttp://norwayportal.mfa.no/MasterSite/Forslagsartikler/Nye-forslag/The-/The iconic art work The Scream by Norwegian painter Edvard Munch was sold in New York for USD 120m, becoming the most expensive artwork sold at an auction.Wed, 09 May 2012 10:28:46 GMT06535454-5568-4cba-b045-3c8661f35f03http://www.norway.ph/news/Business/Aquaculture-the-Norwegian-way/With its long coastline and many islands, aquaculture is an important source of fish and other sea food products in the Philippines. However, the farming of fish needs to be conducted in a carefully and professional way. To contribute to a sustainable aquaculture is therefore the objective of Aquapark, a completed two year comprehensive project funded by the Norwegian cooperation for development, Norad.Mon, 19 Mar 2012 06:57:26 GMT43b4d03f-115f-4ea8-b372-1921a729e231http://www.norway.ph/news/Culture/Announcing-The-Ibsen-Scholarships-2012/The Ibsen Scholarships award innovative projects worldwide in the field of drama and performing arts and projects that act as incentives for critical discourse in regards to existential and society-related subject matters concerning Henrik Ibsen and his plays .Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:08:59 GMTbec525f5-2359-4c3b-ac22-eb7eaf569318http://www.norway.ph/news/Culture/A1-having-lots-of-fun-in-the-Philippines/Nearly two weeks were spent in the Philippines by the British-Norwegian boyband a1. A week in Cebu doing charity through Younglife Foundation was great both for a1 and the people in Olango. Their stay in the country was completed with a fabulous concert in Smart Araneta Concert, Manila. Next scheduled concert was in Jakarta, Indonesia, but a1 has already planned their return to the Philippines.Tue, 28 Feb 2012 09:22:06 GMT28e281a2-6d52-46c1-8182-c9e2ef7d7b55http://www.norway.ph/news/Culture/Hip-hop-artist-makes-video-from-Manila/The up-and-coming Norwegian rapper, Son of Light, has recorded his latest music video in Manila. Watch it here, and read about his experience in the Philippines.Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:40:58 GMTbe6291a3-b53f-43b1-9af7-6961f4dbb27fhttp://www.norway.ph/news/Business/Expat-Insight-hosts-Ambassador-Knut-Solem-and-PNBC-president-Stein-Eriksen/Raju Mandhyan is the host of Expat Insight, a program where they take external views on internal successes and look for the good. The show was aired last week, but can still be watched online. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 02:53:48 GMT04eb1225-b820-4ece-be8d-9b44a078bc8bhttp://www.norway.ph/news/Culture/A-Unique-Student-Experience/Would you like to spend the summer in Norway while earning study credits? Here is an overview of summer programs at Norwegian universities and university colleges.Wed, 07 Dec 2011 02:50:57 GMTb33697bf-1d50-4b39-a5ac-fe205307792ahttp://www.norway.ph/news/Policy/Nap1325/On December 16th, the Philippines launched its National Action Plan on the UN resolution “Women, Peace and Security”. Norway strongly supports the effort to involve women in the peace processes.Fri, 23 Dec 2011 07:29:51 GMT0cc7bf75-b401-43d7-bc55-ac1ab914223ehttp://www.norway.ph/news/Culture/Norway-Cup-2012-The-Worlds-Biggest-Soccer-Tournament/July 29th is the date for next year’s Norway Cup in Oslo. The tournament is a unique chance to get to know youth from all over the world. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 03:52:21 GMT2a7559ab-795b-41c4-8950-b21d35ffe9a8http://www.norway.ph/news/annet/Sorlige-deler-av-Filippinene-rammet-av-flom/Den sørlige delen av Filippinene ble i helgen truffet av en kraftig storm som resulterte i flere dødelige oversvømmelser og jordskred. Byene Cagayan de Oro og Iligan på Mindanao er hardest rammet.Mon, 19 Dec 2011 08:48:50 GMT1da49c4e-e0eb-44f2-b9a9-d2ecb7a3d1e2http://www.norway.ph/news/A-commitment-for-life/A visit to Manila’s slum was life changing for Rachel Trovi, who for the next 24 years spent her time trying to improve the lives of poor Filipinos. At the age of 84, she visits the Philippines one last time.Fri, 23 Dec 2011 06:01:43 GMTd402e5e9-3323-4762-8574-e36890fdf1c8http://www.norway.ph/news/Press-releases-from-Norway/New-framework-for-international-development-/More than 150 countries and a wide range of organisations have reached agreement on a common framework for development cooperation at the high-level forum in South Korea. For the first time, China, India and Brazil are also on board.Tue, 06 Dec 2011 04:55:48 GMTe26026e0-1547-4c73-8fd4-63db4b858ed9http://www.norway.ph/news/Culture/Art-Exhibition-Painting-by-Norwegian-Artist-Sol-Kjok-/The Norwegian artist Sol Kjøk will exhibit one of her works in Makati's Yuchengco Museum from November 16 - January 29.Mon, 07 Nov 2011 05:29:59 GMT65896f51-9754-4e2e-9cac-5585074ddd35http://www.norway.ph/news/Policy/Trade-unions-to-ensure-migrant-workers-rights/The important and highly relevant topic of overseas Filipino workers’ rights was in focus, as the regional conference on Organizing of Migrant Workers was held at the InterContinental Manila Hotel 8-10 of November. Fri, 11 Nov 2011 08:32:31 GMT62d44f8d-6b07-41f1-857e-3884fc7600b0http://www.norway.ph/news/Business/SNAP-Reopens-Ambuklao-The-Power-to-Renew/Norwegian Ambassador to the Philippines Knut Solem and Department of Energy Secretary Jose Rene D. Almendras lead the inaugural ceremony on 26 October 2011 to formally reopen the 105-megawatt (MW) Ambuklao Hydroelectric Power Plant in Benguet.Wed, 02 Nov 2011 04:44:01 GMT60e42089-de2c-4a1f-ae11-dbd25d35b05chttp://www.norway.ph/news/Maritime/Filipina-awarded-Norwegian-Order-of-Merits/Dr. Mary Lou Arcelo has been given the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit for her work in developing maritime relations between Norway and the Philippines.Wed, 19 Oct 2011 06:53:01 GMTaa8af853-1bf4-4806-b5d8-330bb9e6f452http://www.norway.ph/news/Press-releases-from-Norway/Greater-focus-on-climate-change-and-renewable-energy-in-poor-countries/The Norwegian Government has allocated NOK 27.8 billion for development in poor countries in 2012. This is a record high aid budget. Efforts on climate change, renewable energy and agriculture will be intensified. Fri, 07 Oct 2011 03:12:43 GMT8d5d57d6-6a18-4c55-bd3b-e572d72c0d9chttp://www.norway.ph/news/Maritime/Marriage-with-a-Seafarer/What is life like when you are married to a seafarer? This issue is being discussed when wives of Filipino seamen working on Norwegian ships are brought together. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:14:20 GMT74df9abb-c486-42d2-9cfe-ebe36576cdbahttp://www.norway.ph/news/Policy/Norway-and-the-Philippines-together-for-Transparency/Sharing a common vision to create a world of effective and accountable governments, the Philippines and Norway will work together in the Open Government Partnership, launched today in New York.Tue, 20 Sep 2011 08:46:16 GMT9b00a315-2ddd-4393-a30d-dfbe967b9abehttp://www.norway.ph/news/Business/Networking-Luncheon-with-the-PNBC/Speaking at a Networking Luncheon, the President of the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines encouraged the Filipino - Norwegian business community to help eradicate corruption. Mon, 12 Sep 2011 07:07:36 GMTd18cf56b-7c3a-4307-b4bf-a2ecfbf02e38http://www.norway.ph/news/annet/Driver-du-med-hjelpearbeid-pa-Filippinene/Det er et anselig antall slike prosjekter som drives av nordmenn på Filippinene. Noen av dere har vi kontakt med og blir holdt godt orientert om. Andre kjenner vi knapt til, og det er bare å beklage at ambassaden ikke har noen fullstendig liste over alle dere som gjør et fortjenestefullt arbeid og virke for å bistå de svake i dette samfunnet.Mon, 26 Sep 2011 04:57:20 GMT5993dea2-4c4e-427b-ae6f-b764753c8df9http://www.norway.ph/news/Business/Norway-invests-in-the-Philippines/Do you know how much The Norwegian Pension Fund has invested in the Philippines? Click to see a complete list of the Philippine companies.Fri, 02 Sep 2011 02:54:34 GMTcaf8fd7e-5b0c-4fff-874b-3ad23b599edehttp://www.norway.ph/news/The-norwegian-pension-fund---making-ethical-investments/The Norwegian Pension Fund owns over 1 percent of all global stocks. The assets stem from oil and gas revenues. Ensuring good returns over time is important to secure the future – but not at any price. The goal of the Government Pension Fund Global is not quick returns, but security for Norwegians of the future. Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:00:15 GMTc11546dd-414b-4f89-9106-dd27ccfa1c24http://www.norway.ph/news/Culture/Norwegian-Filipino-brothers-express-feelings-through-rap/With roots from two different cultures, the Filipino and the Norwegian, these brothers have found their unique way to express themselves through the art of rap. Read more about N-Jin and Denial.Thu, 18 Oct 2012 06:48:05 GMT88a84824-c173-4e9f-9606-60d8c6037300http://www.norway.ph/news/Culture/Norwegian-films-competing-for-an-Oscar/Three films are in the final run to become Norway’s candidate for the Oscar in Best Foreign Language Film.Thu, 18 Aug 2011 11:54:55 GMT0f7f98a0-77f4-4d61-a030-170ca20a0603http://www.norway.ph/news/Salamat---Thank-you/The Norwegian Embassy in Manila has received numerous condolences from people who wish to express their sympathies with Norway after the terror attacks in Oslo and at Utøya on July 22nd. The Embassy would like to thank everyone who has shown great care and friendship with the Norwegian people in this difficult time.Thu, 18 Aug 2011 06:49:13 GMT1057ec15-2347-486a-97b3-3a1ce5e38174http://www.norway.ph/news/An-attack-on-norways-democracy/“If one man can show so much hatred, imagine how much love we can show together.” So said a young woman who lost friends on the island of Utøya during the attacks of Friday 22 July. The quote has been widely embraced by survivors, families and political leaders in Norway.Mon, 01 Aug 2011 10:48:13 GMTe62c6d59-e20d-420c-9f69-6f668545d05ahttp://www.norway.ph/news/annet/En-nasjonal-tragedie/Norge våknet lørdag opp i dyp sorg etter de forferdelige ugjerningene i Oslo og på Utøya fredag 22. juli. Ugjerningene er et angrep på demokratiet, på uskyldige unge mennesker. På sin pressekonferanse lørdag morgen sa statsminister Jens Stoltenberg dette: Mon, 25 Jul 2011 06:11:17 GMT22282f07-a4fb-43fc-9760-2dde8649a283http://www.norway.ph/news/Attacks-on-Government-building-and-youth-camp-at-Utoya/Norway’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jonas Gahr Støre, commented “Norway has today been victim of a double attack. First a bomb attack on the government offices in the centre of Oslo and secondly on the summer camp of the Labour youth movement. These are horrific and tragic attacks that we condemn in the strongest possible terms”. Sun, 24 Jul 2011 11:51:43 GMT46bbe1a8-e830-4a26-80c3-363b5267d9aahttp://www.norway.ph/news/Policy/Norwegian-Peace-Envoy-pays-courtesy-call-to-Malacanang-Palace-/On Monday, 4 April 2011, the Norwegian Peace Facilitation Team met with President Benigno S. Aquino III. The Norwegian team was lead by Special Envoy for the Peace Process, Ambassador Ture Lundh and the Norwegian Ambassador to the Philippines, Knut Solem. Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:56:52 GMT3027cd03-f8dd-43ad-8b65-cc700cd5a26bhttp://www.norway.ph/news/Policy/Philippines--first-round-of-peace-negotiations-a-success/On Monday, 21 February 2011, the first round of negotiations between the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and the communist movement, National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) was brought to a successful conclusion. This was the first round of formal negotiations between the two parties since 2004. Wed, 23 Feb 2011 09:57:09 GMT07078e1e-f8b8-42b5-8602-5e0f191ea8f5http://www.norway.ph/news/Tsunami/Article updated 16 March 2011 with additional information from the Norwegian Radiation Protection Agency. Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:46:04 GMTe9fae6a3-7091-4a95-b2b0-302d588ca7c5http://www.norway.ph/news/Nominations-for-international-award-for-promotion-of-union-rights/Industri Energi, a Norwegian federation of trade unions, annually presents an international award to a person or organisation that has been instrumental in promoting union rights and strengthening trade union organisation. Representatives and employees of trade unions worldwide are invited to propose candidates. Mon, 21 Feb 2011 04:29:34 GMTd16395f4-8d79-4537-9c23-021f699d1f4ehttp://www.norway.ph/news/Husk-reiseforsikring/Det viktigste rådet vi kan gi reisende nordmenn er at de aldri glemmer å tegne reiseforsikring. Får du problemer under reise og opphold i utlandet kan du ikke regne med at norske myndigheter ordner opp, sier utenriksminister Jonas Gahr StøreMon, 04 Apr 2011 07:32:01 GMTe2dec2f5-328f-4d8d-a8fe-5f78756d07cahttp://www.norway.ph/news/Announcing-The-International-Ibsen-Scholarships-2011/The International Ibsen Scholarships were initiated by the Norwegian government and will be handed out for the 4th time in 2011. Thu, 24 Mar 2011 03:48:22 GMT388b2bb1-b5fa-47ef-a498-2fbd3c69286chttp://www.norway.ph/news/Norway-condemns-killing-of-UN-workers-in-Afghanistan/“The Norwegian Government condemns in the strongest terms today’s attack on a UN compound in Mazar-e-Sharif in Afghanistan, in which a Norwegian UN worker was among those who were killed,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Mon, 04 Apr 2011 08:02:04 GMT2a08a8f3-ac7e-4c87-8ac4-0c9f9d420cf5http://www.norway.ph/news/Maritime-delimitation-treaty-between-Norway-and-Russia--approved-by-the-Storting-/“Approval by the Storting was one important step needed for the treaty to enter into force. We are now awaiting its approval by Russia’s national assembly, the Duma. This will complete the process of establishing the maritime boundary between Norway and Russia in the Barents Sea and the Arctic Ocean once and for all,” said Norway’s Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Wed, 09 Feb 2011 06:25:52 GMTc0e0a286-a2d5-4e65-9c2e-44dbed1b84bdhttp://www.norway.ph/news/Culture/Opening-the-window-to-Filipino-/The Filipino movie “Ang Babae sa Septik Tank” (The Woman in the Septic Tank) will be screened at the 22th “Films From the South Festival” in Oslo, Norway. – I really hope the Norwegians like my film, director Marlon Rivera says. Tue, 02 Oct 2012 04:16:00 GMTf7524fe7-f5bc-4a17-88cd-890fc08d419fhttp://www.norway.ph/news/Culture/The-Philippines-Football-Federation-adopts-Handshake-for-Peace/“Peace begins with respect. Friendship begins with respect between two people. Respect begins with you and me. Together we can enjoy the world’s most popular sport – as friends” – Handshake for Peace Mon, 01 Oct 2012 06:18:12 GMTeec7c8bb-970d-428c-acb3-a64544d5e637http://www.norway.ph/news/Maritime/Female-cadets/This is not only a story about a brave girl working as a cadet on a Norwegian tank vessel.This also happens to be a true love story. Meet Vivian Tampus.Tue, 11 Sep 2012 03:34:41 GMTf9b660dc-de79-4fa2-8a56-72b1ba456536http://www.norway.ph/news/Culture/Kicking-football-for-peace/The link between soccer and the Philippines might not be clear cut. And what is the relation between soccer and peace? The answer lies with the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP).Tue, 04 Sep 2012 06:56:52 GMTad729a8a-552a-401a-8d26-00b30acdffc0http://www.norway.ph/news/Culture/Norwegian-Filipino-actor-in-Cine-Europes-opening-film/- It’s nice to know that my movie is living its own life in festivals abroad. And especially wonderful that it has reached my father’s home country, says the Norwegian-Filipino actor Hermann Sabado. Learn more about the talented actor. Mon, 03 Sep 2012 02:48:36 GMT0b306fe7-b5be-4c28-9f5d-4ee5580bcc42http://www.norway.ph/news/Culture/Celebrating-the-International-Humanitarian-Law-Day/Students at the Department of International Studies, Far Eastern University in Manila celebrated the International Humanitarian Law day August 23. On the agenda was information and knowledge about human rights issues in the Philippines. Tue, 28 Aug 2012 07:58:24 GMT2df37c7d-dbc0-4c8f-8410-9d0576fb1bf0http://www.norway.ph/news/Culture/Active-Vista-Film-Festival-2012/The organization DAKILA is in these days hosting the Active Vista traveling film festival in several parts of the country to convey human rights matters in the Philippines. The organization aspires to reach a broad audience in order to spark good discussions and spread inspiration to help shape the society into a better one. Thu, 16 Aug 2012 05:33:14 GMT6134e8d8-e8d1-4f14-a774-ecea15afb2cahttp://www.norway.ph/news/Culture/Weather-as-the-main-challenge-/Rodolfo Dumantay Jr has been working as a nurse at a nursing home for elders in Oslo since September 2011. Click here to read more about his experience. Wed, 15 Aug 2012 03:56:48 GMTda82b42b-7d2b-457c-84df-b8c7739b7072http://www.norway.ph/news/Events/Flom-i-Luzon-og-deler-av-Visayas/Luzon og deler av Visayas er fortsatt berørt av flom. Selv om den kraftige nedbøren har minsket, er det forventet at flommen kan bli verre i enkelte områder der vann renner ned fra høyere områder og bidrar til økte vannmengder i elvene.Thu, 09 Aug 2012 09:01:03 GMT4b29765e-06d1-42f4-92c7-5ddfeb07b0e2http://www.norway.ph/news/Culture/The-Norwegian-student-experience-from-a-Filipino-perspective/26 Year old IO Ada Karmelle Delgado tells us about her experience of doing a bachelor at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences. Fri, 10 Aug 2012 08:31:31 GMT44ac2816-7a01-4537-8df6-cd977ef31b9dhttp://www.norway.ph/news/Events/Embassy-will-be-closed-Wednesday-8-August-/Due to flooding in Manila the Embassy will be closed Thursday August 9, 2012. Consular and visa services have been temporarily suspended. For emergencies involving Norwegian citizens please call 02 9822700. Tue, 07 Aug 2012 10:14:17 GMTd6588ea4-d954-44bb-8191-a68bb244e704http://www.norway.ph/news/Culture/Thor-Heyerdahl-artikkel/Ten years after his death, the adventurer Thor Heyerdahl receives renewed attention with the coming film 'Kon-Tiki' which will be launched August 24 this year. Learn more about the courageous, Norwegian seafarer Thor Heyerdahl. Wed, 08 Aug 2012 04:00:06 GMT1c72ff33-1735-4ad2-8bda-eaad8bdbb205http://www.norway.ph/news/Press-releases-from-Norway/22-July-Rememberance-Ceremony-/One year after the attacks on Utøya, the Norwegian Government held a national commemoration for the 77 people who lost their lives. Mon, 23 Jul 2012 08:07:38 GMT2bf33576-a58a-43fe-bfbc-22563b4be952http://www.norway.ph/news/trafficking/protect/Being aware of the dangers of Human Trafficking is important. Anyone could become a victim and it is vital to take certain steps to protect yourself. Whether you are going to Norway to work, study, look for a job, or for any other reason, you should read these tips.Wed, 04 Jul 2012 05:16:03 GMT8c15b88f-2239-4d05-b265-703180b09360http://www.norway.ph/news/Maritime/Life-as-a-seafarer-/The Norwegian embassy sent their trainee to explore what it truly means to have made the cut as cadet graduates from the Norwegian Training Centre in Manila. Click here to read her impressions of these Filipino seamen. Tue, 31 Jul 2012 09:59:48 GMT5c6e8d5e-fd71-4963-b638-38b9fc646b50http://www.norway.ph/news/Culture/Aung-San-Suu-Kyi-in-Oslo-to-give-Nobel-Peace-Prize-speech/The Burmese pro-democracy campaigner, Aung San Suu Kyi has finally given her acceptance speech for the Nobel Peace Prize, 21 years after it was awarded. Wed, 20 Jun 2012 08:17:27 GMT87e60614-e080-457c-96ae-cd9402d40d3dhttp://www.norway.ph/news/trafficking/spot/Human trafficking is currently the second most profitable crime in the world. The victims of these unlawful activities are men, women and children. Common for most victims is that they are generally not aware of their rights and legal protection. Tue, 19 Jun 2012 03:24:43 GMTf5939a7d-deb0-4716-a6e9-c2b1c91e7db9http://www.norway.ph/news/trafficking/help/Page is under constructionMon, 18 Jun 2012 12:52:37 GMT1d131ebd-a22a-4f00-a542-b7b2e87b1127http://www.norway.ph/news/trafficking/rights/In Norway, foreigners with valid Residence Permits have the same rights under Norwegian Employment Law as Norwegian citizens. Foreigners and Norwegians are entitled to the same Pay and Working Conditions. Women have the same rights as men, and must be paid the same salary as their male counterparts.Mon, 18 Jun 2012 12:53:42 GMTf202a61c-ac36-43ad-a3c9-3fa706af6bb8http://www.norway.ph/news/trafficking/risk/Using illegal agents, 'showmoney' or fake documents is not as innocent as it seems. There are already a number of people who have ended up in Norway / Europe with no job, nowhere to live and no money. This makes them very vulnerable to Human Trafficking.Mon, 18 Jun 2012 12:51:30 GMT4331eecf-7244-4eeb-b015-b1f8a4b16fa9http://www.norway.ph/news/trafficking/trafficking/Human Trafficking is a crime against humanity. It involves an act of recruiting, transporting, transfering, harbouring or receiving a person through a use of force, coercion or other means, for the purpose of exploiting them (UNODC). It affects men, as well as women and children.Mon, 18 Jun 2012 12:49:12 GMT97c84cfd-5b31-4e29-b323-ed1125b2bac7http://www.norway.ph/news/Policy/Walk-For-Freedom-/The Norwegian embassy joins thousands of people in a Walk For Freedom to end human trafficking. Fri, 15 Jun 2012 09:22:56 GMTbd42b1fd-1021-4710-8b67-c56a9a93ed72http://www.norway.ph/news/Events/Ambassaden-vil-vare-stengt-fredag-1-Juni-/The embassy will Friday be hosting an internal seminar for most of our staff members and there will therefore be limited staff to assist with visa and other inquiries. Thu, 31 May 2012 07:47:16 GMTed550479-c52f-4049-84de-d4268202cce2http://www.norway.ph/news/Events/Embassy-holidays-in-MayJune-/The embassy will close on the 28 th of May in commemoration of Whit Monday, also known as Monday of the Holy Spirit.    Furthermore, the embassy will be closed on the 12 th of June in celebration of the Philippines Declaration of Independence. Fri, 18 May 2012 09:01:37 GMT25e23b74-bb74-4fe0-9a8d-c5ac4151b2fbhttp://www.norway.ph/news/Events/Embassy-closed-on-the-17th-of-May/The Embassy will close on the National Day of Norway. Wed, 16 May 2012 08:20:45 GMTd18af0fb-f9fb-4991-a069-6f83f3eac1f6http://www.norway.ph/news/Culture/The-/The iconic art work The Scream by Norwegian painter Edvard Munch was sold in New York for USD 120m, becoming the most expensive artwork sold at an auction.Thu, 10 May 2012 03:39:18 GMTe437170a-c80a-41a9-a828-2a7f3fbe642ahttp://www.norway.ph/news/Events/Velkommen-til-17-mai-feiring-Manila/17. mai komiteen 2012 har sammen med den norske ambassaden og Philippine Norway Business Council (PNBC) i år gleden av å invitere til to ulike 17. mai arrangementer. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 03:14:52 GMTbc5ef5f7-59c6-452f-9c16-7f7bc9dd47d6http://www.norway.ph/news/Events/Visumkrav-for-innreise-til-Filippinene-med-nodpass/Filippinske myndigheter har informert ambassaden at norske borgere som ankommer Filippinene på norsk nødpass (gul farge) må ha fått innvilget visum før ankomst. Hvis visum ikke er anskaffet i forkant vil den reisende bli nektet adgang. Fri, 16 Mar 2012 06:00:48 GMTce89bae2-0d31-4638-9ff7-44d0c8192898http://www.norway.ph/news/Policy/Norways-progress-on-gender-equality/Norway has been a game changer for increased participation of women and positive measures to promote equality in the business world. Which factors can explain this positive development, and which issues remain to be handled? Fri, 09 Mar 2012 03:47:27 GMT87332588-9672-4a5a-a9a2-aea610c8ffa5http://www.norway.ph/news/Press-releases-from-Norway/Historic-UN-debate-on-sexual-orientation-and-gender-identity/Yesterday, the UN Human Rights Council held the first debate on how the UN can help to combat violence and discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity. Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre commented, “This is a historic moment for the UN. Under the leadership of South Africa, we have at last had a debate on how the international community can promote effective protection of human rights for all.” Mon, 26 Mar 2012 05:35:40 GMTc0993935-3cb7-4886-bdab-a906d38cb652http://www.norway.ph/news/Press-releases-from-Norway/Closer-cooperation-with-Asia/At the ASEM (Asia-Europe Meeting) Senior Officials' Meeting in Copenhagen on 1 March it was decided that Norway would be admitted to the forum. “I am very pleased with the decision taken in Copenhagen. This opens up a new and meaningful forum for dialogue for Norway,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Mon, 26 Mar 2012 05:32:41 GMT23033443-f257-4998-a677-246c63b9ffe1http://www.norway.ph/news/Press-releases-from-Norway/Investing-in-womens-health-pays-off/A new Norwegian-led research project is to identify the economic benefits of investing in women’s health. Mon, 26 Mar 2012 05:29:32 GMT1716ff6e-8d4e-4163-9b08-e5e853d5f0cahttp://www.norway.ph/news/Culture/A1-live-in-Manila/British-Norwegian boyband A1, together with Blue and Jeff Timmons (of 98 degrees) will be performing live in Manila February 25 (8.00 PM) at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.Wed, 15 Feb 2012 03:12:35 GMT47a0803b-9865-42ce-909e-fe24369f3288http://www.norway.ph/news/Events/Noahs-Ark/4.5 million seed samples from around the world, secured for future generations at the Svalbard Global Seed Vault. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:15:12 GMT2090310c-9a15-4f94-b78c-07a1487cb834http://www.norway.ph/news/Events/A-journey-through-Norway/Norway Powered by Nature - Norway. Your Way. A video by Visit Norway. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:49:54 GMT4b8193b6-67bc-416b-a4de-daf646aeab87http://www.norway.ph/news/Events/Praktikant-til-ambassaden-i-Manila/Er du en person som liker å skrive og i tillegg er kreativ? Ambassaden i Manila tilbyr et spennende opphold som studentpraktikant med tiltredelse medio juli 2012.Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:32:32 GMT1b3bd1fd-e879-465f-9e4c-fafb6e775a0dhttp://www.norway.ph/news/Business/IEH---Ethical-Trading-Initiative-Norway/IEH - Ethical Trading Initiative Norway is a member based resource centre and an advocate for ethical trade practices. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:59:07 GMT6261d02f-323f-412f-af55-c5afb0bcb171http://www.norway.ph/news/Press-releases-from-Norway/Norway-no-longer-urges-companies-to-refrain-from-trading-with-Myanmar/The Government has decided that it will no longer urge Norwegian companies to refrain from trade and investment in Myanmar. This was an exclusively Norwegian policy. The decision has been made in response to the progress being made in Myanmar. Norway continues to align itself with the EU sanction regime, which will be considered more closely in the course of the spring. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:08:44 GMTb65988ea-e9ad-4093-b1b9-393cf0d96183http://www.norway.ph/news/Press-releases-from-Norway/Pleased-at-release-of-political-prisoners-in-Myanmar/Minister of Foreign Affairs Jonas Gahr Støre commented, “I am very pleased that a considerable number of political prisoners have been released in Myanmar. This is an important step forward on the country’s path to democracy, peace and reconciliation.” Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:04:59 GMT7da0b4b0-5998-4850-818e-e122aa26b975http://www.norway.ph/news/Business/Simplifying-international-trade-with-Norway/Nortrade gives you a complete overview of Norwegian suppliers. In addition to this we also provide you with a comprehensive overview of news, articles and links to make your information search easier when looking to do business with Norway. In short terms – your gateway to the Norwegian export market. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:11:34 GMT752fbb50-1ead-4b45-a883-a2e205f0f33fhttp://www.norway.ph/news/Press-releases-from-Norway/Further-easing-of-restrictions-on-trade-with-Myanmar/The Government decided Friday that Myanmar should no longer be excluded from the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP). “This is a signal that Norway recognises the political reforms in Myanmar and hopes to see further democratic developments,” said Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:12:59 GMT5dab5f4f-36d5-4801-a4e0-b53de9038c9ehttp://www.norway.ph/news/Business/Networking-Luncheon-of-PNBC-held-on-19-January-2012/As expected, the Networking Luncheon of PNBC held on 19 January 2012 was again a smashing success! Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:51:41 GMTa74e9640-a2ca-4fe3-8daa-9452c7340abahttp://www.norway.ph/news/Culture/Win-a-trip-to-Norway-by-creating-Northern-Lights/In northern parts of Norway you can witness a spellbinding phenomenon called Northern Lights. Participate in the Northern Lights Competition, and win a trip to Norway to experience it yourself!Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:12:16 GMT89ce48e5-ef36-4ea9-8361-3313cfffa65ahttp://www.norway.ph/news/Telephone-connection-problems/The Embassy is experiencing problems with its telephone connection this morning. Technicians are working to solve the problem. In the meanwhile it is possible to call the embassy at the following phone number: (02) 982 2783.Mon, 09 Jan 2012 03:28:41 GMT362c36e1-dbab-4e5d-a5da-4dc1241d9480http://www.norway.ph/news/Culture/Norways-PM-Stoltenberg-honours-Amundsen/Today one hundred years have passed since Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen and his expedition became the first to reach the South Pole. In a speech at the South Pole Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg today honoured Amundsen and his men. He also paid tribute to the bravery of British explorer Robert F. Scott and his expedition.Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:57:00 GMT61bf0ef6-6943-473a-91e9-1b0dd5c5551bhttp://www.norway.ph/news/Maritime/Supepower-at-sea/Norway has been a major player in shipping for more than 150 years. This small country on the fringe of Europe controls one of the largest merchant fleets in the world. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 09:10:03 GMT966107ce-90c8-4b31-8aa8-1666fa9aefd2http://www.norway.ph/news/Events/Christmas-services-in-Cebu-and-Manila/Ambulant “sjømannsprest” Stein Vangen will be holding Christmas services in Cebu and Manila the 6th and 10th of December, respectively. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 02:23:24 GMTc3650f0d-fbf5-4e8c-bf40-8ca584fee65fhttp://www.norway.ph/news/Policy/The-Nobel-Peace-Prize-2011-Recognition-of-womens-efforts-to-promote-peace-and-democracy/“Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Leymah Gbowee and Tawakkul Karman are each in their own right worthy winners of the Nobel Peace Prize. The Government welcomes the award of this year’s prize to these three women. It is recognition of women’s non-violent efforts to promote peace and democracy,” said Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.Tue, 13 Dec 2011 02:17:30 GMT79170f08-f110-4355-9d43-feb324e5a82chttp://www.norway.ph/news/Press-releases-from-Norway/Opening-remarks-at-the-seminar-Reclaiming-the-Protection-of-Civilians-under-International-Humanitarian-Law/Dear Alberto, dear Argentinean colleagues, dear all participants. It is a great pleasure for me to welcome you all to this seminar, which is arranged in a co-operation between Argentina and Norway. The seminar is the second in a series of regional seminars on “Reclaiming the Protection of Civilians under International Humanitarian Law”. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:35:11 GMT475d2006-83bf-462e-92c4-44cfd1215328http://www.norway.ph/news/Press-releases-from-Norway/Peace-and-security-for-all-Norways-implementation-of-SCR-1325/Meeting of the Standing Committee on Women (Scow), Oslo, 17 November 2011Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:47:27 GMT