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[EU Ambassador to the PH 🇪🇺🇵🇭 @EUAmbPH]

🇪🇺🇵🇭 A valuable exchange with Leyte Governor Carlos Jericho L. Petilla on Eastern Visayas' priorities and investing in resilient communities.

Together with @IrlEmbManila Ambassador Emma Hickey, Team Europe supports sustainable and inclusive growth across the Philippines.

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🇪🇺🇵🇭 Advancing ASEAN-EU cooperation and the EU-Philippines partnership.

EEAS Managing Director Erik Kurzweil and DFA USec. Leo M. Herrera-Lim discussed shared priorities, including regional cooperation and key developments in EU-PH relations.

#EUASEAN #EUinPH

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🇪🇺🇵🇭 Ahead of #ARFSOM, EEAS Managing Director Erik Kurzweil met DFA @SecLazaro to discuss ASEAN-EU cooperation, regional priorities, and the Philippines' role as ASEAN Chair in 2026. Excellent exchange also on EU-PH bilateral cooperation!

#EUASEAN #EUinPH

[EU Ambassador to the PH 🇪🇺🇵🇭 @EUAmbPH]

🇪🇺🇵🇭 Deeply saddened by the devastating earthquake that struck Mindanao this morning.

My thoughts are with all those affected and the responders assisting impacted communities.

The European Union stands in solidarity with the people of Mindanao and the Philippines.

[EU Ambassador to the PH 🇪🇺🇵🇭 @EUAmbPH]

🇪🇺🇵🇭 Congratulations to @SecMelSarmiento and OPAPRU for a successful International and Private Partners Forum 2026.

Encouraged to see partners united in support of peace and inclusive development in Mindanao and BARMM.

#EUinPH

[EU Ambassador to the PH 🇪🇺🇵🇭 @EUAmbPH]

Fruitful meeting with @DBMgovph Sec. Kim de Leon to discuss EU–Philippines cooperation on good governance, public financial management, and public procurement reform.

I look forward to continuing our partnership in support of transparent, accountable, and inclusive institutions.

[EU Ambassador to the PH 🇪🇺🇵🇭 @EUAmbPH]

🇪🇺🇵🇭Glad to join Secretary Kim de Leon, COA, GPPB, civil society, and UNDP in launching a new EU-funded partnership to strengthen public procurement in the Philippines.

A step forward for transparency, accountability, and inclusive governance.

#EUinPH #GoodGovernance

[EU Ambassador to the PH 🇪🇺🇵🇭 @EUAmbPH]

🇪🇺🇵🇭 Good discussion with MARINA Administrator Sonia Malaluan on the future of the Philippine maritime sector.

Through the SCOPE Seafarers Project, the EU supports stronger maritime governance, skills development, and digitalisation in the Philippines.
#EUinPH #GlobalGateway

[EU Ambassador to the PH 🇪🇺🇵🇭 @EUAmbPH]

🎬Great first week for Cine Europa 2026 at Shangri-La Plaza.

Two more days of screenings to go, followed by three more venues across the Philippines.

Thank you to our embassies, partners, and audiences for making this festival possible.

Join us for the best of European Cinema!

[EU Ambassador to the PH 🇪🇺🇵🇭 @EUAmbPH]

🇪🇺🇵🇭Pleased to host the MARINA Multi-Sector Governance Council today.

Together, we discussed strengthening the Philippine maritime sector and supporting Filipino seafarers.

Through #GlobalGateway, the EU remains committed to maritime cooperation with the Philippines.

[EU Ambassador to the PH 🇪🇺🇵🇭 @EUAmbPH]

🏛️ Honoured to join the inauguration of the refurbished BTA Parliament today, a symbol of progress, democracy & peace in the Bangsamoro.
Thanks to Speaker Yacob, for your leadership. Proud 🇪🇺support through #SUBATRA is helping build the institutions the Bangsamoro people deserve.

[EU Ambassador to the PH 🇪🇺🇵🇭 @EUAmbPH]

Great to have witnessed communities, LGUs, Indigenous leaders, educators & youth united under the EU-funded #ClimateCARE Multisectoral Service Caravan. Building climate-resilient, inclusive & protective communities — from the ground up.🇪🇺🇵🇭
#NatureBasedSolutions #DRRM #EUinPH

[EU Ambassador to the PH 🇪🇺🇵🇭 @EUAmbPH]

Today, we handed over the School of Living Tradition in Upi to the BARMM Ministry of Indigenous Peoples' Affairs; a milestone for cultural preservation & indigenous community empowerment in the Bangsamoro. Proud to deliver this together as #TeamEurope 🇪🇺🇪🇸 with @EmbEspFilipinas.

[EU Ambassador to the PH 🇪🇺🇵🇭 @EUAmbPH]

🇪🇺🇳🇱🇵🇭 Pleased to join the reception aboard HNLMS De Ruyter hosted by @geraedtsmariel. Thank you for the warm hospitality and exchange on Indo-Pacific cooperation.

The EU remains committed to regional stability and a rules-based international order.
#EUinPH #IndoPacific

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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. 🚢⚓🌊
@Kon_Marine
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#KoninklijkeMarine

[EU Ambassador to the PH 🇪🇺🇵🇭 @EUAmbPH]

Thank you Chancellor Mary Joyce Z. Guinto-Sali & MSU Tawi-Tawi team! Inspired by your work on blue economy, transitional justice & halal industry. Proud to back the WPS course launching in August. Excited to present #ErasmusPlus opportunities for MSU students at @EHEFPhilippines!

[EU Ambassador to the PH 🇪🇺🇵🇭 @EUAmbPH]

Fruitful exchange with EU Chief Negotiator Dora Correia and representatives of the European business community in the Philippines on the ongoing EU–Philippines FTA talks.

An ambitious and modern FTA can strengthen trade, investment, and sustainable economic cooperation.

[EU Ambassador to the PH 🇪🇺🇵🇭 @EUAmbPH]

The EU and the Philippines officially opened the 6th round of Free Trade Agreement negotiations in Manila today.

Looking forward to productive discussions to strengthen our economic partnership, create new opportunities, and support resilient supply chains.

[EU Ambassador to the PH 🇪🇺🇵🇭 @EUAmbPH]

Thank you Hon. Chief Justice Gesmundo for a valuable meeting, discussing our partnership, advancing judicial reforms through our EU GOJUST programme. Bayanihan para sa Katarungan! #SupremeCourtPH

[EU Ambassador to the PH 🇪🇺🇵🇭 @EUAmbPH]

Productive meeting with OPAPRU Secretary Sarmiento to reaffirm the EU and PH common work for peace, reconciliation and inclusive development in Mindanao and BARMM. Committed to supporting the Bangsamoro peace process and a peaceful and resilient future for all Filipinos!

[EU Ambassador to the PH 🇪🇺🇵🇭 @EUAmbPH]

Thank you to our partners, friends, and guests who joined us for the Europe Day 2026 Reception this evening.

It has been a meaningful celebration of peace, partnership, dialogue, and the enduring friendship between Europe and the Philippines.

#EUinPH #EuropeDay