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Philippines welcomes new Norwegian ambassador as Marcos seeks closer ties

September 9, 2026September 9, 2026 - by Mille Tanya Andersen - Leave a Comment

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has expressed hopes for stronger relations between the Philippines and Norway following the arrival of Norway’s new ambassador, Kristian Netland. Marcos received Netland’s credentials during …

Norwegian Ambassador-designate Kristian Netland shakes hands with Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs Chief of Protocol Assistant Secretary Ariel Rodelas Peñaranda during a courtesy call at the Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila.

International relations / Norway / Philippines

Norway’s new Ambassador Kristian Netland begins posting in the Philippines

August 4, 2026 - by Mille Tanya Andersen - Leave a Comment

The Norwegian diplomat Kristian Netland arrived in Manila last week to begin his posting as Norway’s ambassador to the Philippines. On Monday, he paid a courtesy call on the Philippine …