Outgoing Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo is seeking to adopt a standard set of names for the islands claimed by the Philippines in the disputed West Philippine Sea. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, June 27, the DFA chief shared about signing the National...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo said he will be formally stepping down from his post on June 30, a month ahead of the scheduled transition announced by Malacañang earlier. He made the announcement during a farewell luncheon meeting with the diplomatic press corps in...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo reaffirmed the Philippines’ role in pursuing the ideals and principles of the United Nations (UN) and its commitments as a proponent of multilateralism, stressing the need for nations to work together to solve common...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Enrique Manalo expressed the country’s recommitment to the United Nations (UN) Charter, emphasizing the importance of the rule of law and multilateralism, during his meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. Manalo and Guterres met on Friday, June...
On Independence Day, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has enjoined the nation to remember the Philippines ' contributions to the world in upholding international law. Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo also encouraged Filipinos to bear in mind that the country was the earliest...
Amid growing concerns over China’s “destabilizing actions” in the South China Sea, the Philippines and the United States committed to deepening their defense relations and exploring new partnerships with allies in the region. (From left) DFA Secretary Enrique Manalo and US Secretary of...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo and United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet on Monday, June 9, “to discuss matters of mutual interest.” (From left) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and DFA Secretary Enrique Manalo (AP, DFA) In his pre-departure...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo will stay as the country’s top diplomat until he receives the nod from the powerful Commission on Appointments (CA), Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said on Tuesday, June 3. Foreign Affairs Secretary...
The Philippines will continue to work with the United States and other key partners in the region and the world for its peace, security, and defense needs in the South China Sea amid the challenges posed by China, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo said on Monday, June 2. ...
The Philippines and the European Union (EU) announced on Monday, June 2, the creation of the new EU-Philippine Security and Defense Dialogue, which will deepen cooperation on security matters both in the regional and global spheres. DFA Secretary Enrique Manalo and H igh Representative for Foreign...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo underscored the primacy of rules-based order, global connectedness, and international order in the progress, development, and security in the Indo-Pacific region. DFA Secretary Enrique Manalo delivers his remarks at the 30th Nikkei Forum...
European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission (HRVP) Kaja Kallas will be in the Philippines from June 1 to 2 to discuss ways “to further strengthen” the relationship between the Philippines and the regional bloc. ...