Chennai
Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Philippines
SPIC House, Annex Building, VIII, Floor, 88 Mount Road, Guindy, Chennai 600032
Tel: +91-44-2235 4063
Philippines
Embassy of the Philippines, New Delhi
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Head of mission
H.E. Mr. Josel Francisco Ignacio
Ambassador
Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026. Checked against President of India, credentials ceremony (photo record) of 27 March 2024 (27 Mar 2024).National day
12 June
Independence Day. Next on 12 June 2027 (in 8 months).
Source: UN Protocol and Liaison Service, Blue Book Online (as reported by the mission), read 24 Sept 2026. Checked against Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, national days list.Contact details
- Chancery address
- 50 N, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- Telephone
- +91-11-2410 1120, 2688 9091Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- newdelhi.pe@dfa.gov.phSource: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- Fax
- 2687 6401Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- Office hours
- Monday To Friday: 9.00 A.M. to 12.00 Noon; 1.30 P.M. to 5.00 P.M.Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
Office hours can change on national and local holidays. How to contact a mission
Visas and consular services
- Visa information
- Official visa information (newdelhipe.dfa.gov.ph)Source: Mission website, read 16 Oct 2026.
Many missions take applications through an outsourced visa centre. The mission's own page says which centre is official and what it may charge.
Trade with Philippines
Bilateral trade figures, the main goods traded, Indian and Philippine investors and the Preferential Trade Agreement talks, as set out in the MEA brief.
Trade and investment between India and the Philippines (4 min read, from the MEA brief)
India and Philippines: recent developments
Visits, talks and agreements from Ministry of External Affairs publications, each linked to its source. New publications are added twice a day. Newest first.
Prime Minister Modi meets Philippine President Marcos Jr. on sidelines of BRICS Summit
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in New Delhi on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit, which the Philippines attended as current ASEAN chair. They agreed to expand collaboration in defence and security, trade, space, railways, fintech and other fields under the Strategic Partnership. Mr. Modi welcomed the Philippines' decision to join the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure.
Source: Prime Minister meets with the President of the Republic of the Philippines on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
India and the Philippines hold 2nd Joint Working Group meeting on Counter Terrorism in Manila
Joint Secretary (Counter Terrorism) Dr. Vinod Bahade and Assistant Secretary Mr. Marshall Louis M. Alferez co-chaired the 2nd India-Philippines Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism in Manila on 13-14 May 2026. Both sides condemned terrorism, including cross-border terrorism, and the Pahalgam and Red Fort attacks, and discussed information sharing and terror financing. The next meeting will be in India.
Source: 2nd Meeting of the India Philippines Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
India and the Philippines hold second Maritime Dialogue in New Delhi
The second India-Philippines Maritime Dialogue was held in New Delhi on 2 March 2026, led by Joint Secretary Ms Muanpuii Saiawi and Acting Assistant Secretary Mr. Emmanuel Donato K. Guzman. They exchanged views on the Indo-Pacific and agreed to strengthen efforts on marine economy, maritime domain awareness, Navy and Coast Guard engagements and seafarers cooperation, with the next round due in the Philippines.
Source: Second India-Philippines Maritime Dialogue (March 02, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
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India and Philippines: guide
The full guideRelations
India and the Philippines: relations and milestones
How India and the Philippines built their relationship from 1949 to the Strategic Partnership of 2025, with visits, dialogue mechanisms and treaties.
Trade and investment
Trade and investment between India and the Philippines
Bilateral trade figures, the main goods traded, Indian and Philippine investors and the Preferential Trade Agreement talks, as set out in the MEA brief.
Development and cooperation
India and the Philippines: development partnership
ITEC training, Quick Impact Projects and humanitarian aid, with cooperation in defence, maritime security, agriculture, health, science and space.
Culture, education and community
Culture, education and Indian community in the Philippines
The Cultural Exchange Programme, anniversary events, tourism cooperation, around 9,800 Indian students and an Indian diaspora of more than 70,000.
Practical guide
The Philippines in India: embassy, consulates and help
Contact details for the Embassy of the Philippines in New Delhi and its honorary consulates, with the visa and flight information given in the MEA brief.
Read the full guide to India and Philippines
Philippines also appears in the topic guides: India's Defence Cooperation Partners by Region; India's Trade Agreements: CEPA, CECA, FTA and PTA.
Written from the Ministry of External Affairs bilateral brief of April 2026.
Events
No upcoming public events from Philippines. Get updates to hear about new ones.
Consulates and offices elsewhere in India
Honorary consulates
Kolkata
Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Philippines
37 Shakespeare Sarani, 2nd Floor, Kolkata - 600032
Mumbai
Honorary Consulate General
61, Sakhar Bhavan, 215, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021
Tel: +91-22-2202 4792
Honorary consuls are not career diplomats. Their services are usually limited; check with the embassy for passports and visas.
India in Philippines
India has one office in Philippines, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. Addresses and websites of the Indian mission in Philippines.
Questions about the Embassy of the Philippines
Where is the Embassy of the Philippines in New Delhi?
The chancery of the Embassy of the Philippines is at 50 N, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021, according to the MEA Protocol Division register.
What is the telephone number of the Embassy of the Philippines?
The register lists +91-11-2410 1120, 2688 9091, and the email newdelhi.pe@dfa.gov.ph.
Who is the Ambassador of Philippines to India?
H.E. Mr. Josel Francisco Ignacio, Ambassador. Diplo shows a name only when a credentials ceremony of the President of India names this person, or the MEA register names them and a second source confirms it.
When is the national day of Philippines?
12 June (Independence Day), according to the UN Protocol and Liaison Service records.
Does Philippines have consulates in India?
Honorary consulates in Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai. Source: MEA Protocol Division register.
What is the official website of the Embassy of the Philippines?
https://newdelhipe.dfa.gov.ph/
Where can I find visa information for Philippines?
On the official visa page: https://newdelhipe.dfa.gov.ph/index.php/newsroom/embassy-news/1144-visa-free-privileges-for-indian-nationals-entering-the-philippines (Mission website). Diplo found it on https://dfa.gov.ph/dfa-news/statements-and-advisoriesupdate/36660-visa-free-privileges-for-indian-nationals-entering-the-philippines (checked 16 October 2026).
What is the latest development in India and Philippines relations?
Prime Minister Modi meets Philippine President Marcos Jr. on sidelines of BRICS Summit (13 September 2026). Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in New Delhi on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit, which the Philippines attended as current ASEAN chair. They agreed to expand collaboration in defence and security, trade, space, railways, fintech and other fields under the Strategic Partnership. Mr. Modi welcomed the Philippines' decision to join the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure. Source: Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.