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...
The Philippines and the United States reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening economic cooperation, maritime collaboration, and regional security following a meeting between their top diplomats. Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco...
The Philippines failed to secure a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2027-2028 term after losing to Kyrgyzstan in four rounds of voting at the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday past midnight, June 4. Kyrgyzstan got 142 votes in the fourth round of...
The Philippines and Japan are ramping up preparations for President Marcos 's upcoming State Visit to Tokyo later this month, with both countries eyeing stronger cooperation in energy, defense, and security. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro said she met with...
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro on Thursday, May 7 called on ASEAN member-states to remain agile and united in responding to global crises, saying the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has exposed the region’s vulnerabilities in...
