The Philippines and Australia are hopeful that AUKUS—a trilateral cooperation among Australia, the United Kingdom and the US—and other regional alliances would contribute to the two countries' resolve to ensure security in the Indo-Pacific. Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo,...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo and Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual will be in Adelaide, South Australia on Oct. 10 to jointly preside over the 6th Philippines-Australia Ministerial Meeting (PAMM) as the two countries build on their deepening Strategic Partnership. (From left) Foreign...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo on Thursday, Sept. 28, called for the “responsible use of our oceans” and the implementation of sustainable practices to fight avoid maritime pollution and environmental degradation. A pod of dolphins in the seas off Cateel town in Davao Oriental. (Photo...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo on Tuesday, September 26 said the removal of China’s floating barrier in Scarborough Shoal is consistent with the Philippine government’s position on the West Philippine Sea. Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo presents the proposed...
The Philippines on Sunday, Sept. 24 (Manila time), appealed to the United Nations (UN) to support its bid for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council, citing its peace-building and counter-terrorism efforts. Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo speaks at the 78th session of the United...
The rule of law must “reign” and adherence to international law will keep the Indo-Pacific region, which includes the contested South China Sea, open and stable, the Philippines told the United Nations (UN) on Sunday, Sept. 24 (Manila time). Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo speaks at...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo said that the economic relationship between the Philippines and the US "should keep apace" with both countries' defense-related activities as he noted the "growing" comprehensive strategic partnership of the two sides. Speaking at a dialogue on Sep. 22 (US...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo disclosed that he had “a brief but fruitful discussion” with his counterparts from the United States and Japan on a possible trilateral cooperation to ensure peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region, which would include the South China Sea. (Photo...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo is pushing for more partnership between the Philippines and the US in other areas as he noted the “new complexions” in the current strategic environment. Manalo wanted to boost the alliance between Manila and Washington in artificial intelligence,...
Argentinian Ambassador to the Philippines Luis Bocalandro has noted the momentum that has been gained in the relations between Manila and Buenos Aires. In a statement released by his embassy in Manila, Bocalandro said the Philippines and Argentine should take advantage of their revitalized ties as...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo has signed the first-ever international treaty on ocean protection as the Philippines joined the world in protecting marine biodiversity. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Manalo said Wednesday night he was "honored" to sign the...
The Philippines has joined Japan and Australia in pushing the international community to start negotiations on a treaty to restrain the use of fissile materials that are capable of undergoing fission through low-energy thermal neutrons as weapons for warfare. Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique...
