Learning, culture and community.

2019 - 2024 · with the Embassy of the Philippines in Singapore

Bayanihan Lecture

The Bayanihan Lecture invited leaders who have contributed significantly to social and community service to share their knowledge and experience, to inspire volunteers and to strengthen social capital. It was launched in August 2019 at Singapore Management University, jointly organised by the Embassy of the Philippines in Singapore and PBSS. Recent themes include “Bayanihan in Times of Pandemic” (2020) and “Fighting Hunger. Feeding Hope. The Bayanihan Way” (2024).

Webinars · 21+ editions · Running in 2026

Bayanihan Talks

Bayanihan Talks is a free webinar series, held on Thursday evenings at 7:30 PM on Zoom and streamed live on the PBSS Facebook page. Places on Zoom are first come, first served. Talks in 2026 have covered artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, and earlier topics included consular services, Singapore’s employment laws and financial planning.

Upcoming Talks are announced on the PBSS Facebook page.

Learning · 2022 - 2023

Bayanihan Education Series

The Bayanihan Education Series offered practical evening sessions with guest speakers. Past sessions covered health and wellness, glutinous rice making, flower arrangement, starting a social media page and sustainable fashion.

Music and culture · 2020 - 2023

Bayanihan Kultura Series

A collaboration between PBSS, the Embassy of the Philippines in Singapore and the Philippine Madrigal Singers, the Kultura Series gave members and the public the opportunity to discover interests and develop skills in music, singing and performance. Past projects include A Christmas Carol with the Madz (2020) and Sing with the MADZ (2023).