The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Sunday, June 25, recognized the “crucial role” of Filipino seafarers in contributing to the growth of the maritime industry and promised to equip them with new skills to “maintain our competitive edge in the global maritime industry.” Filipino...
Japan is allotting 313 million Japanese Yen (P127 million) to allow Filipino government employees to earn a Master's degree at premier Japanese universities starting next academic year. This came after Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko and Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo on Friday called on the Philippines' thousands of diplomats and their staff to reflect on their journey of serving the country's interest before the international community and serving the people as the agency celebrated its 125th...
The Philippines is sharing its expertise in the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry with Uganda as officials of both countries recognized the importance of South-South cooperation in helping developing countries unlock their potential for growth. The Philippine government on Saturday...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo has urged Filipinos to cherish the qualities exemplified by Filipino ancestors to achieve Philippine independence. 125th Philippine Independence Day (Noel Pabalate) In his message for the 125th Independence Day, Manalo honored the sacrifices of Filipino ...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo has called on the public to recognize the urgency to protect the oceans and reaffirm the commitment to preserve it as he believed that the world could secure a future where the bounties of the oceans are accessible to all. In his message...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo said Wednesday that the [inclusion of the Philippines in Canada's Electronic Travel Authorization](https://mb.com.ph/2023/6/7/canada-announces-visa-free-travel-to-ph-passport-holders) (ETA) program marks an "important milestone" between...
Israel's top diplomat, Foreign Minister Eliyahu Cohen, arrived in the Philippines on Sunday night to bolster ties of the two nations, particularly in the fields where Tel Aviv is expert of: agriculture, water, innovation and technology, and economy. Cohen will spend his first day in Manila with a...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo underscored how the recent signing of the Philippines-Japan agreement on phase 2 of the Metro Rail Transit 3 (MRT-3) rehabilitation project would bring about the “development of quality transport infrastructure” in the country. (From left) Foreign Affairs...
A rules-based order is "fundamental" to ensure stability in the Indo-Pacific region, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo said Thursday, March 25. In his remark during his meeting with diplomatic reporters in Manila, Manalo said it is "imperative to acknowledge and uphold" an...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo received the commemorative stamp marking the 40th anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), the landmark convention that was the basis of the Philippines’ arbitral win over China. (Photos from Foreign Affairs Secretary...
Canada has identified the Philippines as the "core" of its Indo-Pacific strategy, according to its top diplomat who came to Manila to establish a "stronger diplomatic presence" here. Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly met on Friday Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo...
