Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo raised the Philippine concern about a "pattern of aggression and militarization" in the South China Sea when he met with his fellow diplomats in Belgium for a discussion on current challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. Delivering his remarks at the 3rd EU...
The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), a forum of 120 countries that are not aligned with any major powers in the context of war, should reclaim its central role in ensuring open, inclusive, and rules-based international order governed by international law, Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo said....
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo is inclined to boost the Philippines’ bilateral relations with African nations as he is set to visit the continent for the first time since assuming the top diplomat post. Manalo will be in Uganda from Jan. 19 to 20 to attend the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)...
Indonesia has committed to work with the Philippines and other members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to expedite the crafting of a Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea amid continued tension in the waters. Following the 7th Philippine-Indonesia Joint Commission for...
The Philippines and Indonesia concluded their dialogue to review accomplishments on mutual collaboration and interest, with both sides anticipating even more auspicious future outcomes. Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo and Indonesia Foreign Affairs Minister Retno L.P. Marsudi...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo has reiterated the Philippines' request for Indonesia to grant an executive clemency to convicted overseas Filipino worker (OFW) Mary Jane Veloso. Manalo brought up the matter during his meeting with Indonesia Foreign Affairs Minister Retno L.P....
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo will be having a busy schedule in the first month of the year as he is set to meet two foreign top diplomats in Manila and fly to at least three countries to raise the Philippines' position on various global issues. Manalo will sit down with Indonesian...
The Philippines' efforts to enhance its ties with other countries are getting off to a good start this year as top diplomats from Indonesia and Germany are set to arrive in Manila next week. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo will meet Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno...
The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague, Netherlands has received and confirmed the appointment of four Filipinos as members of the court upon the recommendation of Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo. (Photos courtesy of Department of Foreign Affairs) ...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo will welcome Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi in Manila as they are set to hold talks over issues of mutual interest. Manalo and Marsudi will meet on January 9 for the Ministerial Meeting of the 7th Philippines-Indonesia Joint Commission for...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo reaffirmed the Philippines’ position on asserting its territorial sovereignty over the West Philippine Sea in his latest conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. In a statement provided by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo is engaging with fellow diplomats from other countries amid continued differences over the South China Sea issue. Manalo on Wednesday, Dec. 27 (Washington time), held a phone call with US State Secretary Antony Blinken to discuss “issues of mutual...
