Officials from the Philippines and China will meet in May to discuss the parameters and terms of reference of the two countries' possible joint oil and gas exploration in the South China Sea. According to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the meeting will prepare Manila and Beijing for their...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo said the Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea will unlikely be completed this year, noting there was still a lot of work to be done. In an [interview with GMA Integrated News](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gj4HXxGXtM), Manalo said there were still...
The Philippines and the United Kingdom (UK) reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen already “thriving” ties, as their high-ranking officials agreed last week to “work more closely” on “mutual priorities” that include maritime cooperation and regional stability. In a tweet, Foreign...
The Philippines and China will resume talks on a possible joint oil and gas exploration in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) at a "technical level," Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo bared. In an interview transcript shared by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to the media on Thursday,...
A high-ranking official from the European Union (EU) on Wednesday, March 29, called for the release of detained former senator Leila de Lima “without further delay” as he embarked on a three-day visit to talk about human rights in the country and the region. EU Special Representative for Human...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) continues to coordinate with the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) as the latter started assuming some of its roles following its establishment. DFA Secretary Enrique Manalo on Tuesday hosted a working luncheon at the agency's headquarters for DMW Sec. Susan...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo believes that the Philippines is heading to become a bridge builder among major powers in the discussions of global concerns. Since the Philippines is a middle power, Manalo said it essentially means “more diplomatic and political...
The Philippines has welcomed the adoption of a treaty that will place 30 percent of the world's oceans into protected areas, allot more money into marine conservation and cover access to and use of the world's marine genetic resources. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo...
Germany has extended around P2 billion or 50 million euros assistance to the Philippines for the country​'s ​pro-environment initiatives. ​This came after German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock met her Filipino counterpart, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary...
The Philippines is supporting the United Nations' response to the humanitarian crisis in Yemen by pledging 100,000 US dollars of fund assistance. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo made the announcement during a high-level pledging event for Yemen's crisis, which happened...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo on Tuesday received his Malaysian counterpart, Zambry Abd Kadir, in an introductory courtesy call that transpired ahead of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's official visit to Manila. During their meeting, the two foreign affairs ministers noted the...
The Philippines will remain committed to diplomacy in resolving illegal claims over the West Philippine Sea, which is part of the also highly-contested South China Sea, despite past and recent actions that are inconsistent with international law. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary...
