Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro revealed that maritime protection and concerns will be one of the priorities that the Philippines will pursue in its chairship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) next year. In her message for the Maritime and...
The Philippines takes the lead in pushing for increased seafarers’ protection by calling for “meaningful action” among maritime stakeholders to discuss major issues affecting the industry and the sustainability of global shipping. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa...
The issue of the two Chinese vessels colliding near the Scarborough Shoal will be discussed during the upcoming bilateral consultation mechanism between the Philippines and China, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. “The issues on the bilateral is always discussing everything on the...
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) must “speak with one voice” to address the challenges of the region and achieve peace, stability, and prosperity in the region, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro said on Tuesday, Aug. 19. The secretary delivered...
Filipino and Chinese diplomats met in Jakarta Friday, May 10, amid conflicting narratives on the supposed West Philippine Sea agreement. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Undersecretary for Bilateral Relations and ASEAN Affairs Ma. Theresa Lazaro sat down with China’s Vice Foreign Minister Sun...
The Philippines and China have agreed to start talks on possible academic exchanges on marine scientific research between Filipino and Chinese nationals. Both sides have also agreed to improve their maritime communication mechanisms, including communication between their foreign...
The Philippines is set to reopen an embassy in Finland to pave the way for more cooperation between the two countries, a Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) official announced Wednesday night. During the celebration of Finnish Independence Day in Manila, DFA Undersecretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro...
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn thanked the Philippines for accepting the chairship of the regional bloc in 2026, or a year earlier than scheduled, which ensures the stability of the organization in the years ahead. (From left) DFA Undersecretary for...
There is no need for the Philippines and the US to come up with new military agreements on top of the existing Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) and the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA). This is what officials of both countries believed in as the Philippines and the US concluded the two-day...
The Philippines is committed to address concerns related to the South China Sea ​with​ its Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) neighbors and other countries from outside the bloc as it asserted again its position over the disputed waters. During the 55th ASEAN Foreign...
The Philippines and Algeria are planning to conduct regular high-level visits and bilateral consultations to strengthen their ties. DFA Undersecretary for Bilateral and ASEAN Affairs Ma. Theresa Lazaro meets with Algerian Vice Minister for Western Sahara and the Maghreb Countries Amar Belani on...
