Recognizing the challenges in peace and security, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro on Saturday, Sept. 27 (New York time), once more pushed for the inclusion of the Philippines in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for a non-permanent seat, underscoring the...
The Philippines called on developed countries not only to lead, but to provide “substantial capitalization” for the Loss and Damage Fund, which is mandated to assist developing countries in responding to economic and non-economic loss and damage associated with the effects of climate change. In...
The Philippines has conveyed its continued support to global efforts to achieve a nuclear weapons-free world, stressing that "there is no room" for backsliding amid geopolitical complexities. In her remarks at the Ministerial Meeting of the Friends of the Fissile Material Cut-Off Treaty (FMCT)...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro co-headed the Foreign Ministerial Meeting on achieving a secure and stable domain to address shared maritime issues such as freedom of navigation and commerce. “Amidst increasing illegal, coercive, aggressive and deceptive actions...
Proving its leadership in marine ecology and the sustainable use of maritime resources, the Philippines—through Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro—formally deposited the instrument of ratification of the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine...
CAVITE – A man was shot dead in Barangay Navarro in General Trias City, Monday evening, Sept. 22. A report from the Police Regional Office 4A identified the victim as alias Jayvee, a 34-year-old construction worker. Initial investigation said the victim was buying fried chicken with his live-in...
NEW YORK (AP) — Watched by the world, President Donald Trump returns to the United Nations on Tuesday to deliver a wide-ranging address on his second-term foreign policy achievements and lament that “globalist institutions have significantly decayed the world order,” according to the White...
The Philippines has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting and strengthening migration, gender equality, and multilateralism during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, where Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro highlighted the...
The Philippines has welcomed the recognition of several foreign governments of the need to create a State of Palestine during a high-level meeting in New York on Tuesday, Sept. 23 (Manila time). A post on X (formerly Twitter) by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) acknowledged France, Portugal,...
Malacañang has debunked claims that the reason behind President Marcos ' decision to skip the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York was threats to his life. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire said on Tuesday, Sept. 16, that there is no direct threat to...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro will lead the Philippine delegation at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) after Malacañang announced that President Marcos would skip the event to focus on domestic issues. The DFA made the statement on Tuesday, Sept. 16,...
President Marcos will no longer attend the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York this month to focus on local issues, Malacañang confirmed Monday. “Confirmed ‘di na po tuloy sa UNGA (It’s confirmed that the President will no longer attend the UNGA),”...
