France is providing €250 million (approximately P15.89 billion) worth of loan to the Philippines to scale up its efforts to adapt to climate change and mitigate the economic risks and losses associated with the climate crisis. DOF Secretary Ralph Recto and French Ambassador Marie Fontanel at the...
The Philippines will continue to lead in climate change mitigation efforts as the world continues to struggle with the realities of ocean governance. Senator Loren Legarda made this promise when she led the reaffirmation of the 2021 Manila Call to Action, Charting Philippine Ocean-Climate Policy...
The Philippines and France have strengthened their bilateral and diplomatic relations with the signing of several agreements ranging from transportation, maritime security, search and rescue operations to climate resiliency. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. meets French Minister for...
Ambassador Marie Fontanel of the Embassy of France and Micronesia leads the ribbong cutting ceremony with Philippine Sports Commission Chairman Richard Bachmann, SM Supermalls Executive Vice President for Marketing Joaquin San Agustin, Decathlon Philippines Chief Executive Officer Hathaipat...
French Ambassador Marie Fontanel and Greek Ambassador Ioannis Pediotis pose with a French signage reading “Heureux de vous accueillir” (Happy to welcome you). The Ambassador of the French Embassy in the Philippines, H.E. Marie Fontanel, together with the Ambassador of the Embassy of Greece in...
H.E. Amb. Marie Fontanel The Embassy of France in the Philippines, together with the French Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines and Business France, held Tastin France Manila on April 8, 2024, at the Raffles Hotel in Makati. The French Chamber of Commerce and Industry Philippines Team The...
Senator Grace Poe, French Ambassador Marie Fontanel, SPARK! Philippines Executive Director Maica Teves, and SM Supermalls President Steven Tan (center, back) pose together with the exhibiting artists of 'Empower Her Palette' including Kim Lim, Anna Santos, Ces Eugenio, Raena Abella, Aina Valencia,...
H.E. Amb. Marie Fontanel of the Embassy of France in Manila H.E. Amb. Dr. Andreas Michael Pfaffernoschke of the German Embassy Manila The French Embassy and German Embassy Manila were happy to host the 1st Franco-German gathering on human rights and thank all the partners for the fruitful...
France stands ready to participate in a joint patrol with the Philippines in the West Philippine Sea as Manila started seeking maritime cooperation with more countries amid developments in the waters. French Ambassador to the Philippines Marie Fontanel told reporters Wednesday, Dec. 6, that...
The French Embassy in Manila confirmed on Monday, Dec. 4, that the man killed in a terrorist attack near Eiffel Tower in Paris, France was of Filipino-German descent. French police stand guard near the Eiffel Tower (Thomas Coe/AFP) French Ambassador to Manila Marie Fontanel wrote on X...
Ambassadors of foreign embassies on Sunday, Dec. 3, condemned the bombing that rocked Mindanao State University (MSU) in Marawi City, which has so far killed four people and injured 50 others. Lanao del Sur Gov. Mamintal Adiong Jr. visits the explosion site in Marawi City. (Provincial...
The French Embassy in the Philippines launched the 26th French Film Festival last Nov. 25 at the SM Mall of Asia, in partnership with SM Supermalls and SM Cinema. This is set to run until Dec. 3, showcasing a selection of around 21 contemporary French feature films. Ambassador Extraordinary...
