Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro said the Philippines remains committed to engaging China through dialogue even as it firmly protested Beijing 's recent actions in the West Philippine Sea during bilateral talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday,...
The Philippines and China have reaffirmed their commitment to conclude negotiations on the long-awaited ASEAN-China Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea this year as both countries sought to sustain dialogue despite continuing tensions in the West Philippine Sea. The commitment was made...
Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) expressed "serious concern" over the evolving situation in the Middle East, following renewed hostilities involving the United States and Iran. In a statement, the ASEAN foreign ministers highlighted the regional bloc’s...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro encouraged fellow ministers to continue cooperating with each other, stressing that it is no longer just a choice, but a necessity. In her remarks at the opening ceremony of the 59th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers '...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi are scheduled to meet on the sidelines of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers ' Meeting (AMM) in Manila this week, days after the Philippines formally protested China Daily 's publication of...
The Philippines has rejected criticism that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)’s engagement with Myanmar 's military-backed government marked a departure from the regional bloc 's peace efforts, insisting its approach remains firmly anchored in ASEAN 's Five-Point...
A legal victory may be handed down in a courtroom. Ensuring that it continues to shape international discourse requires diplomacy. That was the message behind the Philippines’ commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the 2016 South China Sea Arbitral Award. Rather than simply marking the...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro brushed aside Chinese academics ' claims that Batanes belongs to China, saying the Philippine government deals with official state positions rather than the views of individual scholars. Responding to questions about the...
The Philippines firmly declared that the landmark 2016 South China Sea Arbitral Award is "not subject to negotiation or compromise," as it marked the ruling 's 10th anniversary and reaffirmed its commitment to defending the country 's maritime rights through international law. Speaking at...
The Philippines and Canada are set to elevate their bilateral relations through a strategic partnership that will deepen cooperation in defense, maritime security, trade, tourism, and people-to-people exchanges, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro said. In an interview...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro has described the swift release of the 24 Filipinos detained in Russia as a testament to the evolving relations between Manila and Moscow after President Marcos personally appealed to Russian President Vladimir Putin for their...
The 24 Filipinos who were freed after spending nine months in detention in Russia have finally returned home and reunited with their families following the intervention of President Marcos. According to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the first batch of six Filipinos arrived at the Ninoy...
