The Philippine Embassy in Denmark, in cooperation with MWO-London and the Filipino Community in the mid-Jutland region, successfully conducted a consular outreach program on 15 September 2024 at Torsted Hallen in Horsens, Denmark (approximately 264 kms west of Copenhagen). As of 01 July 2024, almost 5,000 Filipinos are registered across the Jutland peninsula.

A total of one hundred thirty-two (132) services were rendered, broken down to twenty-two (22) passport applications / biometric data capture, twenty-one (21) notarials, nine (9) civil registry applications (5 ROB and 4 ROM), twenty-four (24) OV registrations, twenty-three (23) consultation services, eight (8) employment contract registrations, eleven (11) OWWA membership registrations, and fourteen (14) other services.

The consular team also had the opportunity to “meet and greet” members of the Filipino community across the central Danish region, who are mostly engaged in the services sector, including cleaning, caregiving, and food/catering.

Members of the Filipino community in Horsens, led by Ms. Leovina Trinidad, assisted the consular team in the provision of the venue and other logistics.

Horsens, the seventh largest city in Denmark, is located on the east coast of the Jutland peninsula. The city, best known for its culture and entertainment events, is currently being developed, with old industries expanding their activities and new ones moving to the area. Horsens houses a number of electronics and graphic-related companies, as well as the only Industrial Museum in Denmark. It is also home to VIA University College, which welcomes many international students annually. END.