Mission Administration

Embassy Registration

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Please e-register at https://eregister.mfa.gov.sg/ if you are a Singaporean so that the embassy in Philippines can contact you in cases of emergency. Please do the equivalent if you are of another nationality.

 

For your information:
Embassy of the Republic of Singapore
Tel: +63-2-8856-9922

Emergency Tel (after hours): +63-917-860-4740

Email: singemb_mnl@mfa.sg

Address: 505 Rizal Drive, Bonifacio Global City 1634 Taguig City, Metro Manila,  Philippines

Url: https://www.mfa.gov.sg/manila

Office Hours:
Mon - Fri
8.30 am to 5.00pm
Sat & Sun - Closed

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Passport

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Please ensure you have at least 6 months validity on your passport and at least two blank pages.

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Visa

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Please ensure you have a visa to enter Philippines.

You can check the requirements for your country of origin on the Philippines Immigration website. (https://immigration.gov.ph/)

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Citizens from numerous countries can enter the Philippines without a visa, including South Korea, and those holding valid visas or residence permits from countries like Australia, Canada, Japan, Singapore, the United Kingdom, the United States, or the Schengen Area. Additionally, certain nationalities with valid visas from other countries may also be eligible for visa-free entry for tourism purposes. 

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Other Useful Travel Tips 

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https://www.gebirah.org/safety-protocol 

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Packing List for reference in case you need it. You can ignore this and go with your own list. https://www.gebirah.org/packing-list 

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Some tips on what to wear. Again, feel free to wear what you feel comfortable. 

https://www.gebirah.org/mission-clothing 

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https://www.gebirah.org/before-you-leave 

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https://www.gebirah.org/vaccinations 

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Power Plugs and Sockets

For the Philippines there are three associated plug types, A, B and C. Plug type A has two flat parallel pins, plug type B has two flat parallel pins and a grounding pin and type C has two round pins. The Philippines operates on a 220V supply voltage and 60Hz.

For more information, please visit:

https://www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/guidance/advice-for-you/when-travelling/travel-adaptor-for-the-philippines/#:~:text=For%20the%20Philippines%20there%20are,220V%20supply%20voltage%20and%2060Hz.

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Pictures and Videos

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To help us share photos and videos from our mission trip without overwhelming our chat group or using up your drive storage, I've created a Facebook album for everyone to use.

You're welcome to upload your photos and videos there and download any you’d like to keep from others. 

To join the group and access the album, simply click the link below: 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/philippinesmissions

 

Once you’ve sent a request, I’ll approve it, and you can upload photos and videos.

 

Here’s how: 

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Go to your Facebook profile. 

 

Click Groups or select Philippines Missions if it’s already in your shortcuts. 

Navigate to Albums and select Philippines Mission Trip (4 - 8 June 2025).
 

Upload your photos or videos to the album. 

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If you encounter any issues, don’t worry—we’ll assist you when we meet. 
 

Roles and Assignments

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Please let us know if you are able and interested to do any of the following.

1. Able to use a DJI Osmo Action 3 Camera to record videos and take photos.

2. Interested in volunteering with children and young people

3. Interested in teaching English

4. Interested in conducting workshop on Menstrual Health and Hygience. Training materials available.

5. Interested in coaching sports.

6. Interested in playing musical instruments and/or singing.

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Please also feel free to share about your skills and experience, and any interests or hobbies with your Mission Lead to ascertain a good fit on your role or assignment during the mission. 

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Spiritual Preparation  

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One of our custom in Gebirah is that within 8 days before each mission, we do the following: 

• Daily Mass  

• Daily prayer for the mission and our Friends in Need (including the Rosary and Angelus)   

• Confession 

• Pray for the Holy Father

 

This helps prepare ourselves spiritually which is critical to having a meaningful mission. 

 

Plenary Indulgence During the 2025 Jubilee

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In addition, this year being the year of the Jubilee, the Vatican had issued a decree outlining ways that Catholics can obtain a plenary indulgence which includes making pilgrimages and practicing works of mercy by helping those who are in need like this Mission.

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A plenary indulgence is a grace granted by the Catholic Church through the merits of Jesus Christ to remove the temporal punishment due to sin.

To obtain an indulgence, the usual conditions of detachment from all sin, sacramental confession, holy Communion, and prayer for the intentions of the pope must be met, which, coincidentally falls within Gebirah's custom for spiritual preparation.

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Click here for more information on this.
https://www.ewtnvatican.com/articles/how-to-obtain-a-plenary-indulgence-during-the-2025-jubilee-2637

 

We highly encourage you to aim for this as our Mission trip sets you up nicely for it.

 

Prayer Assignments

 

You will also be each assigned a prayer to lead the group each day during our mission. The purpose is to keep us all on track spiritually and to always have the presence of God in our minds as we serve this community. An e-prayer card will be shared to help you recite the prayers.

So please remember to bring your rosary. If you don't have one, let your Mission Lead know.
 

Petitions

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Another one of the customs we have in Gebirah Missions is to invite family and friends to submit petitions to Mother Mary during our pilgrimage. On the last day of our Pamplona mission, we will visit the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of Piat, a renowned shrine dedicated to the Blessed Mother. Known as the “Mother of Cagayan,” Our Lady of Piat has interceded for countless miracles and blessings.

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During this pilgrimage, we will also offer up any petitions we bring from home for Our Mother’s intercession. If someone you know would like to seek her intercession—for healing, reconciliation, financial difficulties, or any other intention—you can invite them to write their petition to Mother Mary, seal it in an envelope, and we’ll bring it with us. 

At the shrine, we will prayerfully offer these sealed petitions before Our Lady. Afterward, we will burn the envelopes ensuring your petitions remain private, if there is no box to place it in at the Basilica.
 

For more information about the Basilica, please click here.

https://interaksyon.philstar.com/politics-issues/2023/12/13/266765/pope-francis-grants-plenary-indulgences-on-400th-anniversary-of-piat-shrine/

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If you have any quesions or need any help, please do not hesitate to ask your Mission Lead.