PH Embassy: 'No cause for alarm' amid ongoing tension in Greenland

The Philippine Embassy in Denmark said that there is currently “no cause for alarm” amid ongoing tension between the United States and Greenland.

“The Philippine Embassy in Denmark informs the Filipino community that it is closely monitoring the recent developments involving Greenland, in coordination with the relevant Danish and Greenlandic authorities,” read a statement from the Embassy in Copenhagen on Monday.

“At this time, there is no cause for alarm. The Embassy stands ready to provide assistance should the need arise and encourages all Filipinos to remain calm, vigilant, and well-informed by relying on official and credible sources of information,” it added.

Despite this, the embassy reminded Filipinos in the territory to remain vigilant, follow local advisories, and maintain regular communication with the Embassy.

They also recommended for Filipinos to register themselves into an updated directory through this link to ensure that they could be contacted in the event of an emergency.

“The Embassy remains committed to safeguarding the welfare of all Filipinos in Greenland and will continue to provide updates, as deemed necessary,” it said.

According to the DFA that as of June 2025, there are 1,110 Filipino nationals in Greenland, 695 of whom reside in Nuuk, the capital.

The unrest in Greenland is a result of U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to place the country under the control of the United States.

He shared that he wanted to take control of Greenland after failing to win the Nobel Peace Prize and has created a row with its European allies.

Protesters have gathered outside the U.S. Embassy in Denmark and its consulate in Greenland to deter and speak out against Trump’s efforts to take control of Greenland.

Danish authorities have said they will be increasing their defense efforts in Greenland under NATO and rejected Trump’s efforts to take over the island. — Jiselle Anne C. Casucian/RF, GMA Integrated News