Czech Republic Prime Minister Petr Fiala is arriving in Manila on Sunday night, April 16, for a two-day visit to mark an important milestone in the European nation's diplomatic relations with the Philippines. Fiata will sit down with President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. at the Malacañang...
"Durian diplomacy", an agricultural cooperation between the Philippines and China that was signed during President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s state visit to Beijing, has now started. The Philippines shipped to China on April 6 the first batch of durian through Davao International Airport....
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 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...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has told the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to be more agile in diplomacy and geopolitical negotiations aside from its military functions. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) Marcos made the statement during the mass oath-taking...
In the face of climate change, how can nations count on one another to secure a future, if not better, at least possible The world is in a crisis far more encompassing than the two World Wars combined in terms of its potential to bring every single nation to its knees. It’s not only extreme...
Our embassy in Brussels turns over ₱5 million deed of donation for the implementation of the program at the University of Namur DEED OF DONATION Philippine Embassy in Brussels charge d’affaires Consul General Pablito A. Mendoza presents the Deed of Donation for the implementation of the...
CHAMPIONING EDUCATION New Zealand Ambassador Peter Kell with Manaaki Alumni Tristan Piosang, Victoria University of Wellington and Maria Margarita Lavides, Auckland University of Technology I bumped into New Zealand’s Ambassador Peter Kell on New Year’s Eve. It wasn’t the first time as he’s...
Local traders engaged in fruit exports, particularly durian, forecast that durian exports to China could reach $150 million (P8.24 billion) on the first year from the signing of the agreement. This was shared by the Durian Industry Association of Davao City (DIADC) led by President Emmanuel Belviz...
A close look at how much we accumulate in life and how much of it we really need Every few years or so, diplomats and their families are faced with the challenge of sorting through accumulated possessions. It’s kind of a thing you’re forced into when you have to pack up and move your whole life...
LITTLE OFFICE THAT COULD The Office of Public and Cultural Diplomacy (OPCD) is the DFA's public relations arm and in effect, the country's as well There’s still a lot of confusion as to what our diplomats do and I often feel it’s a disservice to look at them as people who only issue passports....
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is set to strengthen the Philippines and China's "durian diplomacy" during his state visit to the Asian neighbor at the start of 2023. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Assistant Secretary for Asian and Pacific Affairs Neal Imperial said the government is...
