The Consulate of the Independent State of Samoa in the Philippines
The Independent State of Samoa as a stakeholder of the Pacific region and of the world avails itself of the opportunity to contribute to the global development outlook. For decades it has advanced a foreign policy that contributes not only to its citizens and country but also to the regional and global agenda of development.
Consular Services
Assistance to Nationals
Assisting Samoan nationals in coordinating with relevant government agencies in Samoa and in the Philippines.
Business
Advancing business creation and development in Samoa and Ph in terms of agriculture, tourism, ICT, trade, and infrastructure.
Academics
Facilitate academic exchange and education opportunities for Samoans in the Philippines.
Culture
Provide better appreciation of Samoan culture, it’s people, heritage, and nature.
Business Information
Through its network, the Consulate shall assist prospective investors in initial coordination, setting up operations easily and quickly, securing research reports, global and industry’s goals.
Assistance to Nationals
Agriculture including forestry and fishing contributes to about 10% (approximate) and about 25% of land is used for agricultural purpose. Primary agricultural products include coconuts, bananas, taro, yams, coffee and cocoa. Agricultural export products are fish, coconut oil and cream, copra, taro and beer, which are primarily exported to New Zealand, Australia, US and Indonesia.
Business
Every country regards tourism as big source of government revenue, employment, etc. Samoa as a pacific country with strong cultural heritage and vast natural locations, envisions to further develop their tourism sector. Likewise, the Philippines also puts great emphasis in tourism, in fact tourism plays an important role in the Philippine economy.
Academics
Samoa is a relatively raw market in terms of IT-BPO industry, and with such condition a lot of gap can be filled up by different opportunities for investment. The Consulate shall administer possible business ventures in the said industry in Samoa. The Philippines on the other hand regards the information technology and business process outsourcing (IT-BPO) sector as one of the biggest and most developed in the country. Consequently, the Filipino people has emerged as the preferred employees of many entrepreneurs.
Culture
With its market primarily being Pacific, it is of great benefit should Samoa trade be diversified and opened to other markets like the Philippines and the ASEAN, two possibilities which the Consulate intends to explore.
Academics
The government of Samoa is very keen on academic advancement and educational opportunities for its nationals locally and international. The Consulate in turn is open to helping Samoan nationals pursue their academic aspirations in the Philippines through coordination with different academic stakeholders in the country. It may help facilitate looking for scholarships and grants provided by Philippine institutions
Culture
Fa'a Samoa is a guideline for all Samoans on how to lead their lives by celebrating and embracing traditional Samoan values, their culture and environment. It is an integral part of Samoan life and is evident in the time-honoured traditions, warm hospitality and the cultural practices of the Samoan people.