Tag: Foreign Affairs

  • Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Manalo to Strengthen Ties in Europe

    Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo is set to embark on a diplomatic mission to Germany and the United Kingdom from February 14 to 19, as announced by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). The purpose of his visit is to engage in discussions about regional developments and to enhance bilateral relationships with these European…

  • Philippine Foreign Secretary Manalo Aims to Strengthen Ties with US at Munich Conference

    Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo is set to attend the Munich Security Conference in Germany from February 14 to 16, where he hopes to meet with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The anticipated meeting aims to deepen the cooperation between the Philippines and the United States, building on recent discussions between the two…

  • Philippine Foreign Affairs Department Examines Potential Kuwait Deployment Ban

    The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in the Philippines is currently analyzing the implications of a proposed ban on deploying Filipino workers to Kuwait, according to Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo. Speaking on Friday, Manalo indicated that no final decision has been made yet regarding the ban. He emphasized that the proposal is still under…

  • Philippines to Address West Philippine Sea Issues with China in Upcoming Bilateral Talks

    The Philippine government is gearing up to discuss recent tensions in the West Philippine Sea, including the controversial presence of a Chinese ‘monster ship’ near Zambales, during a scheduled bilateral meeting with China on January 16. Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo, speaking after a separate meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi, confirmed the upcoming…

  • Japanese Foreign Minister to Visit Philippines, Strengthening Strategic Ties

    Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi will travel to the Philippines next week to solidify Japan’s dedication to its ‘strengthened strategic partnership’ with the nation, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). The visit, scheduled for January 14 to 15, will include a bilateral meeting with Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo. The agenda for the…

  • Philippines Concludes Leap Year with Diplomatic Triumphs

    The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) of the Philippines celebrated the onset of 2025 with a sense of achievement, marking the end of a leap year filled with significant diplomatic successes. Throughout 2024, the DFA adeptly managed the complexities of regional geopolitics while steadfastly promoting the nation’s interests. A highlight was the July agreement on…