Hungary and PH celebrate shared values in Manila

On Oct. 14, 2025, the Embassy of Hungary in Manila hosted a celebration of Hungary's National Day at Shangri-La The Fort, commemorating the 1956 Hungarian Revolution and War of Independence.

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Friends of the Hungarian Embassy in a single frame

The evening unfolded as a tribute to freedom, democracy, and the enduring friendship between Hungary and the Philippines, a bond that continues to reach new heights.

In his keynote address, Speaker of the National Assembly of Hungary László Kövér honored the legacy of the 1956 revolution and its relevance to both nations. “On Oct. 23, 1956, the Hungarian people stood up for their freedom, national sovereignty, and democracy,” he said. “Although the revolution failed, history did not stand still: In 1989, Hungary was the first of the Central European countries to peacefully open the way to the full restoration of freedom and democracy. For us, these dates stand as a reminder that freedom is not a single achievement, but a continuous struggle.”