The Philippines is expecting to get the support of fellow Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) members with regards to the South China Sea issue during Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo’s participation at the ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting in Laos....
A first-ever resolution that protects the rights of seafarers and eliminates all forms of compulsory labor in the shipping industry was adopted by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). Filipino seafarers (Photo from the Maritime Industry Authority) Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo said that the Philippines will ensure that the world’s Loss and Damage Fund will be accessible to all parties seeking assistance for their losses due to effects of climate change. Manalo’s assurance came after the Philippines was selected on Tuesday,...
Thailand has expressed willingness to work with parties in the South China Sea dispute to ensure peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Thai's Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa expressed Bangkok's commitment to address the decades-long conflict—a move that only reiterated the...
The Philippines and the United States are in talks for a possible collaboration to counter misinformation from foreign actors as Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo noted that "alternate realities" are sometimes drowning out the truth, particularly with regards to the...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo became the first Philippine foreign chief to visit Cyprus as he begins to work on strengthening the bilateral ties between the two nations. DFA Secretary Enrique Manalo (left) meets President Nikos Christodoulides (center) during...
The Philippines and Greece agreed to advance and improve their defense relationship amid numerous global and regional issues, high-ranking officials of both countries announced on Wednesday, June 19. (From right) DFA Secretary Enrique Manalo meets with Defense Minister Nikos Dendias during...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo on Thursday, June 13, urged Hungary to invest in the Philippines, particularly in the fields of agriculture, information and communications technology (ICT), and digital and water technologies. In a bilateral talk with Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter...
"Why would we notify?" That was Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo's short and simple answer when asked about his comment on China's pronouncement that the Philippines must inform China first of its planned activities in the West Philippine Sea. Manalo questioned China’s demand...
The Philippines and New Zealand are in talks of expediting the conclusion of a possible exchange of troops as top diplomats of both countries met in Manila on Monday, June 10. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo and New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister...
The Philippines will welcome New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters for an official visit on Monday, June 10, to strengthen bilateral and diplomatic ties, as well as discuss their interest in maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (New...
​Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo has welcomed his Emirati counterpart, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who expressed confidence in the stronger Philippines-United Arab Emirates relations in the coming years, during his two-day visit to Manila. The two diplomats noted Manila and...
