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The Board of Foreign Service Examinations (BFSE), pursuant to the provisions of the Foreign Service Act of 1991 (R.A. No. 7157) and the Revised Administrative Code of 1987, announces the conduct of the 2027 FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICER (FSO) EXAMINATIONS

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(2/2) a fashion side event of the 28th Session of the FAO Committee on Forestry (COFO 28) held on 1 October 2026 at FAO Headquarters in Rome.

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(1/2) The Philippine Embassy in Rome, together with the embassies of Serbia and Sweden, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), organized “Women at the Heart of Bioeconomy: Weaving Innovation in Bio-based Fashion,”

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PH led discussions on stronger protection mechanisms for seafarers caught in armed conflicts and other crisis situations at a panel discussion, held on 5 October at the ongoing 63rd Session of the Human Rights Council.

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The Philippine Embassy in Muscat provided welfare assistance to Filipino seafarers from MT Kazimah III and MT ON PEACE who were affected by recent security incidents in the Strait of Hormuz.

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(2/2) This marks the first visit of a Cypriot Minister of Foreign Affairs to the Philippines.

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(1/2) Secretary of Foreign Affairs Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro received H.E. Dr. Constantinos Kombos, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, for an official visit on 07 October 2026.

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The Philippine Embassy in Spain, together with Filipino community organizations, joined the 2026 Cabalgata de la Hispanidad on 4 October, showcasing Philippine music, dance and traditions in the streets of Madrid.

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(2/2) educational and technological research cooperation aligned with Philippine priorities, while expanding new scholarship opportunities for Filipino students and workers.

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(1/2) Philippine Ambassador to the Czech Republic Eduardo Martin Meñez, and Rector of the Technical University of Ostrava (VSB-TUO) Prof. Ing. Igor Ivan, PhD, has signed a Letter of Intent on Strategic Cooperation. Through this collaboration, both participants endeavor to advance

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(2/2) in Palestine and other Occupied Arab Territories, held on 29 September 2026 at the ongoing 63rd Session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva.

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(1/2) Philippine Permanent Representative to the United Nations Carlos D. Sorreta, in his capacity as Chair of the ASEAN Committee in Geneva, expressed ASEAN’s “grave concern over the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza” at the General Debate on the Human Rights Situation

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The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) received a Certificate of Recognition during the MARINA Appreciation Night on 24 September 2026 at the Century Park Hotel in Pasay City. MOAO Executive Director Rogelio Villanueva, Jr. received the award for the DFA.

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Middle East and Africa Travel Advisories 2026

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[2/2] held from 26 September to 01 October 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

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[1/2] The Philippine delegation advanced the country’s priority justice agenda during the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice...

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The Philippines and Chile convened the 7th Bilateral Consultation Mechanism (BCM) Meeting, hosted by Chilean Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Santiago, Chile on 02 October 2026.

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His Excellency José Raúl Mulino Quintero, President of the Republic of Panama, received today the letters of credentials of H.E. Mr. Arvin de Leon as Philippine Ambassador.

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Following high-level engagements between the Philippines and Brazil, delegations from the two countries convened the 7th Bilateral Consultation Mechanism (BCM) meeting at the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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READ #DFAStatement: Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus to Visit the Philippines for the First Time on 07 October 2026

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