Ireland in the Philippines
Ireland and the Philippines both have a rich and vibrant cultural history, and though geographically far away, the historical experience and cultural identity of Irish and Filipinos are similar.
Enduring people-to-people connections, expanding trade links, and a deep appreciation of culture all serve to display the strong relationship between Ireland and the Philippines.
An important step in the relationship was the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1984. Further acknowledging the deep and longstanding connections, an Embassy of Ireland was opened in Manila in 2021.
Our people-to-people connections are evident when we look at the movement between our populations. The Filipino community in Ireland is the largest community from any southeast Asian country and with a growing number of Irish living in the Philippines, our communities and diaspora continue to deepen the cultural exchange between our two countries.
€403m
in annual two-way trade in goods
1984
established diplomatic relations between Ireland and the Philippines
60+
members of the Manila GAA club
Embassy of Ireland, Philippines
The Embassy works to promote and protect Irish interests in the Philippines, strengthen political and economic relationships, support the Irish community and promote cultural ties and the Irish arts.