The Philippines welcomes the Royal Netherlands Navy frigate HNLMS De Ruyter (F804) in Manila. The visit is part of the deployment called Pacific Archer, a planned mission with a strong focus on the Indo Pacific region. ๐ขโ๐
@Kon_Marine@defensie@minbz#KoninklijkeMarine
We mark the 75th anniversary of ๐ต๐ญ-๐ณ๐ฑ relations this year with my official visit to the Netherlands and a bilateral meeting with Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen @ministerBZ, strengthening partnerships in trade and investment, renewable energy, water management, and connectivity; and promoting more cultural and academic exchanges between our people in the years to come.
Looking forward to sustained maritime cooperation, both in ASEAN and in the multilateral fora.
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Celebrating the 80th anniversary of the International Court of Justice ๐: a cornerstone of the international legal order.
As proud host country, the Netherlands remains committed to peaceful dispute settlement and the rule of law. #ICJat80@CIJ_ICJ
Engaged the Consular Corps, led by Dean Agnes Huibonhoa, in dialogue on ASEAN Chairship priorities, including peace and stability in the South China Sea, & strengthening partnerships that create opportunities for PH ๐ต๐ญ , with members of the Diplomatic Corps also present.
Minister of Foreign Affairs @ministerBZ Tom Berendsen and Minister of Foreign Trade and Development @ministerBHOS Sjoerd Sjoerdsma have been sworn in as members of the government led by @MinPres Rob Jetten.
We welcome them at our ministry!
https://t.co/l2qCcNQOnW
4 years since Russia started its full scale war of aggression against #Ukraine I admire the braveness and resilience of the Ukrainian people. In Manila a fashion exhibition by designer Nadya Dzyak shows that creation and innovation continue despite the harsh attacks. ๐ณ๐ฑ๐ค๐บ๐ฆ
๐ต๐ญ๐ณ๐ฑ Dutch Trade Minister Aukje de Vries visited the Philippines on 9 and 10 February to strengthen trade and investment ties.
The visit takes place in a special year when the Netherlands and the Philippines celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations. ๐ต๐ญ๐ณ๐ฑ
@stasBHO @MinBZ
๐ท Nominations are open for the 2025 Embassy Tulip Awards!
We honor individuals & orgs in PH advancing human rights through innovation & grassroots action.
Nominate here: https://t.co/tFMTeM6Qth
Deadline: 30 September 2025 (Tue.)
#EmbassyTulipAwards#HumanRights#Netherlands
11 years since the downing of flight #MH17. We solemnly remember those who lost their lives, including 196 ๐ณ๐ฑ citizens and 3 ๐ต๐ญ citizens. This year marks another step on the road to justice as the ๐ช๐บ Court of Human Rights recently ruled that Russia is responsible for the downing.
2/2 International law applies equally to all, regardless of size or power. In cooperation with the ๐ต๐ญand others we continue to promote stability, freedom of navigation, and respect for international law #UNCLOS as the cornerstone of enduring peace. #SouthChinaSea
1/2 Today marks 9 years since the Permanent Court of Arbitration, seated in The Hague, decided in favor of Philippinesโ maritime rights in the #SouthChinaSea
The award remains valid and legally binding under the #UNCLOS .
๐ At @NLinPhilippinesโ #IDAHOBIT2025 flag-raising, Jeff of @intersexph shared updates on theCagandahan Bill, which seeks to make legal recognition easier for intersex Filipinosโno courts, no shame, just dignity. Learn more here: https://t.co/v4d51UJDdH
Today on #IDAHOBIT, we celebrate love, dignity & freedom.
We also reflect: how do we actively create spaces where everyone can be their true selves?
๐ณ๏ธโ๐๐ #EqualRights#LoveIsLove#HumanRights
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On #IDAHOBIT, we donโt just raise the Progress Flag โ we raise our voices.
For rights, for respect, for safe spaces in every school, home, and community.
๐ณ๏ธโ๐โ #LGBTIQ#Equality#LoveWins#EqualRightsForAll
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Meet the fearless SOGIE Equality Champions behind todayโs #IDAHOBIT gathering โ from campuses to communities, theyโre building change.
Stay tuned this week as we share their stories! ๐๐ฌ
#Diversity#EqualRights#HumanRights
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