The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) backs President Marcos’ “friend to all” foreign policy, emphasizing its commitment to forge relationships and strengthen alliances with the global community. “Sinabi rin ng Pangulo na (The President said) we are friends to all and enemies to none....
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro assured that the government is working for the release of the nine Filipino seafarers of Liberia-flagged vessel MV Eternity C being held by Houthi rebels in Yemen. In a media interview on Wednesday, July 30, the official said that...
The Philippines plans to fast-track the conclusion of the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea when it assumes chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) next year. This was disclosed by Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro on Monday, July 14....
The Philippines will continue to assert the 2016 Arbitral Award on the South China Sea that invalidated the basis of Beijing’s expansive claims in the region, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro said on Monday, July 14. In a meet-and-greet with the media, the DFA...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro assured that the Philippine government is actively assisting three Filipinos who were arrested in China for espionage activities, and that a law firm has already been hired to represent them in the case. Lazaro, who faced the...
Newly installed Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro made her first official trip to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to attend the 58th ASEAN Ministerial Meetings and Related Meetings, the DFA said. The secretary will lead the Philippine delegation in the ASEAN meeting from July...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro underscored the century’s-old role of the agency in protecting the country’s independence and sovereignty. In her speech during the 127th DFA Founding Anniversary celebration last July 1, the official thanked DFA officials and...
Newly appointed Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro took her oath of office before President Marcos on Tuesday, July 1, at the Malacañang Palace. Marcos posted photos of the oath-taking on his Instagram page, sharing that Lazaro was also conferred with the Order of...
Spotlight on the modern Filipino diplomat LUNA PICS Shaira Luna, assisted by her manager Jan Villanueva, photographs Asec. Raul Hernandez Among the Philippines’ major strengths are its creatives. Quite the cliché, some might say, and while we have yet to fully attain the international...
