Ambassador Shri Harsh Kumar Jain and Spouse Smt. Vandana Jain participated in Holi celebration organised by the Indian Cultural Association of the Philippines (ICAP) by the Bay in Pasay city on 16 March 2025

Ambassador Shri Harsh Kumar Jain attended the India Philippines Pharma Forum co-organzied by the Embassy and the Pharmexcil with support of Philippines-India Business Council (PIBC)

Ambassador Shri Harsh K. Jain and Spouse Smt. Vandana Jain attended the Sur Taar – A Hindustani Classical Music Concert organised by Music in Manila Volunteer Group at ADB as part of the celebration of 75 years of diplomatic relations between India and the Philippines

Ambassador Shri Harsh Kumar Jain called on H.E. Mr. Surangel Whipps Jr., President of Palau, during the latter’s official visit to Manila, on 23 February 2025

Ambassador Shri Harsh Kumar Jain joined the inauguration ceremony of the 2nd Philippine Pharma & Healthcare Expo, in Manila, on 25 Feb 2025

Ambassador Harsh Kumar Jain unveiled the statue of the revered Tamil saint and poet, Thiruvalluvar, at the Gullas College of Medicine (GCM) in Cebu and attended the Indo-Philippine Cultural and Educational Exchange Summit organised as part of the celebrations to commemorate the 75th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between India and the Philippines at GCM on 15 February 2025.

India-Philippines Agri-Food meet on 12 February in Cebu, with the participation of the visiting Indian businesses delegation led by Federation of Indian Export Organizations (FIEO) and the Cebu based business companies and associations.

Mr. Kannan C., Counsellor (PIC), attended the Grand Opening of World Kitchens in Quezon City

Incredible India Pavilion at the Taste of the World at Adamson University

India-Philippines Agri-Food meet on 10 February in Manila, with the participation of the 21 member FIEO led Indian businesses delegation and over 100 Filipino Companies and associations.

Culminating event of screening of 1000 Filipino women for breast and cervical cancer

The Embassy of India in Manila organised India-Philippines 75th Anniversary Friendship Golf Tournament at The Orchard Golf & Country Club on 03 February 2025, as part of the ongoing celebration of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and the Philippines.

Participants received several other awards in each category and raffle prizes during the India-Philippines 75th Anniversary Friendship Golf Tournament.

Mr. Rahul Singh was adjudged the Overall Champion, Maj. Gen. Arturo Rojas won the Championship in Category A, Mr. Jorge Lee was ranked Champion in Category B, Mr. Pushkar Misra won the competition in Category C, Mrs. Editha Lorenzana was adjudged Champion in Women's and Young Golfers category and Mr. Sachin Machanda won the competition in the Sponsors category during the India-Philippines 75th Anniversary Friendship Golf Tournament

Ambassador, in his remarks at the award ceremony, noted that the tournament was aimed at celebrating the friendship between the people of two countries and highlight the tourism potential of golf in the Philippines. H.E. Mr. Charles C. Jose, Undersecretary Department of Foreign Affairs, addressed the participants on behalf of Secretary Mr. Enrique Manalo. He highlighted the shared values and common aspirations between the two countries that would continue to strengthen the bonds of freindship as we build on 75 years of our diplomatic relations.

The Participants in the tournament, competed in the 36 format at the 18 hole palmer course. The results of the tournament were announced at the award ceremony following the completion of the game.

The tournament began with the ceremonial tee-off by Ambassador Shri Harsh Kumar Jain; Undersecretary, Department of Foreign Affairs Mr. Charles C. Jose; Undersecretary, Department of Tourism Mr. Ferdinand C. Jumapao; Former Secretary, Department of National Defense Mr. Delfin Lorenzana; and Philippine Marine Corps Commandant, Maj General Arturo G Rojas.

World Hindi Day Celebration

Amb. Harsh K Jain and Spouse Smt. Vandana Jain attended the Vin d'Honneur hosted by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and the First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos

Hon’ble Minister of Tourism and Culture of India, Shri Gajendar Singh Shekhawat held bilateral meeting with Philippines Tourism Secretary H.E. Ms. Christina Garcia Frasco on the sidelines of the India - ASEAN Tourism Ministers Meeting at Johor Bahru, Malaysia