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In 2021, the Philippines and The Netherlands commemorated the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations; also the 155 years of The Netherlands’ consular presence in the Philippines.
PH and NL were “once one country” from 1565 to 1585 under Charles V and King Philip of the Habsburg.
In the early 16th century, Dutch VOC trading vessels from Ternate (now Indonesia) traded with the Maguindanao Sultanate in Cotabato and were warmly received by Sultan Kudarat. These arrangements lasted for two centuries during the reign of eight sultans.
Eduard Douwes Dekker’s (“Multatuli”) 1860 novel “Max Havelaar” served as an inspiration for Dr. Jose Rizal’s novel “El Filibusterismo.”
In 1866, Mr. Peter van Polanen was appointed as the first Dutch Honorary Consul in Manila.
Starting 1929, priests from the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (MSC) and the Society of the Divine Word (SVD) from The Netherlands arrived in the Philippines.
Bilateral relations commenced in 1951 with the appointment of Proceso E. Sebastian as first envoy of the Philippines to The Netherlands, with residence in Paris.
In 1951, KLM airlines commenced flights between Amsterdam and Manila.
In 1964, the first groups of Filipino nurses arrived in The Netherlands, and worked in the university hospital in Utrecht.
In 1968, the Philippine Embassy, during the term of Ambassador Delfin R. Garcia, acquired the property at Laan Copes van Cattenburch 125 for its chancery.
Filipino cuisine is increasingly being appreciated in NL, with the presence of the following restaurants and food outlets: Baryo Pilipinas, Nordrick Asian Grill and Salads, Julieta, Luneta Ice Cream, House of Pinoy Foods Amsterdam, Kusinang Pinoy, among others.
Don Papa Rum from Negros Province is among the top 5 best-selling premium rums in NL.

The Philippine Embassy is pleased to have received a fine bottle of the premium rum “Don Papa 10 Years” from André Kerstens B.V. as a holiday present.

One of the best Philippine export products, Don Papa Rum has grown to be among the top three premium rums in the Netherlands since its introduction in the Dutch market in 2015, according to Mr. Olaf Kerstens of Andre Kerstens BV, the rum’s distributor.

Don Papa 10 Years rum is aged for an additional 3 years in which the original ex bourbon American oak barrels are re-charred, resulting in a darker, bolder and richer rum with notes of dried fruits, cacao and a hint of oak.

“It’s the perfect drink to warm up for the winter weather,” Ambassador J. Eduardo Malaya said.

Don Papa Rum is produced in the foothills of the active volcano Mount Kanlaon in the island of Negros, the sugarcane capital of the Philippines. It is manufactured by the Bleeding Heart Rum Company and named after Dionisio Magbueles, a.k.a Papa Isio, a sugarcane farmer who played a key role in the late 19th century revolution in freeing the island of Negros from Spanish rule. He also was also among the last Filipino revolutionary leaders to surrender to the Americans.

Don Papa Rum comes in different varieties and ’barrel finishes’ and could be used as mixers for cocktails, ice cream, cakes, desserts, coffee or simply on the rocks.

Don Papa Rum is available at the André Kerstens B.V. shop at Kazernestraat 112 2514 CW, The Hague (tel. no. +31.704.278.321, email address This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and website https://andrekerstens.nl/. It is also available in Gall and Gall and other fine wine shops and liquor stores in The Netherlands.

The Embassy is pleased to inform the Filipino-Dutch community that the comprehensive renovation of the Philippine Chancery at 125 Laan Copes van Cattenburch, The Hague is in full swing, with the major construction works undertaken, notably waterproofing of the basement to address the previous recurrent water seepage in the area, and the overhaul of the building’s roof.

Ambassador J. Eduardo Malaya and Consul Marianne Bringas recently visited the site and reviewed the progress of the renovation project. This is the first comprehensive renovation of the Chancery building after the Embassy acquired the property in 1968.

Works in the basement included waterproofing, sealing and reinforcement of basement floors and walls, and installation of new drainage and ventilation system. The roofing of the Chancery also had major overhaul with the replacement of the entire roof layers of zinc, wood and bitumen.

With new piping for water, heating, air conditioning and electrical works as well as new window frames and double glasses, the renovated Chancery is expected to be more energy efficient and eco-friendly. The renovated Embassy will also feature a brand new elevator which will facilitate mobility within the 3-floor building. The renovation project is expected to be completed in April 2022.

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