Gab Humilde Villegas 🇵🇭

Covering Foreign Affairs, Labor, and Migrant Workers for @ptvph | Member, @nujpmetromanila | Host, Kwentuhang Random: The Podcast | 📧: [email protected]

[Gab Humilde Villegas 🇵🇭 @gabhumilde820]

In this episode of Kwentuhang Random: The Podcast, Erick shares why Thailand feels like a true second home for so many Filipinos.

[Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro @SecLazaro]

I joined media practitioners from the 11 ASEAN Member States at the 10th @ASEAN Media Forum (#AMF) in Manila. We had candid and engaging discussions on the Philippines' priorities as #ASEAN2026 Chair, reflecting on the key milestones of our Chairship as we reach its 7th month, and looking ahead to the 49th ASEAN Summit this November. It was in 2017 when AMF was first launched in Manila, during the Philippines' previous Chairship -- what a full circle moment!

[DFA Philippines 🇵🇭 @DFAPHL]

Commemorating 50 years of trust and peaceful cooperation. 🇵🇭

At the 50th Anniversary of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (TAC), SFA @SecLazaro joined ASEAN counterparts in reaffirming the principles of peace, stability, and regional cooperation.

[Gab Humilde Villegas 🇵🇭 @gabhumilde820]

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#ThailandBlues
#KwentuhangRandom

[Gab Humilde Villegas 🇵🇭 @gabhumilde820]

In this episode of Kwentuhang Random: The Podcast, Erick shares why Thailand feels like a true second home for so many Filipinos.

[Gab Humilde Villegas 🇵🇭 @gabhumilde820]

Spotify:
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[ASEAN @ASEAN]

Secretary-General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today delivered the welcoming remarks at the 10th ASEAN Media Forum (AMF), in Manila, the Philippines, bringing together media leaders, policymakers, and academics.

Dr. Kao underscored the ASEAN Secretariat's commitment to working closely with the media to elevate public understanding of regional integration, noting that the narratives shaped by journalists are vital to helping citizens understand and appreciate more of ASEAN's efforts in improving their quality of life.

Read the full remarks: https://t.co/aBuiakfJMi

[Vatican News @VaticanNews]

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle and Cardinal Jose Advincula urged Catholics at the 12th Philippine Conference on the New Evangelization to embrace authentic friendship and patient accompaniment as essential paths to evangelization, Christian discipleship, and communion.
https://t.co/StCTbBNHxB

[DFA Philippines 🇵🇭 @DFAPHL]

Advancing ASEAN’s shared vision—together. 🇵🇭

At the 59th ASEAN FMM & Related Meetings, @SecLazaro joined fellow FMs & Dialogue Partners in reaffirming the region’s commitment to peace, stability, & sustainable growth under the theme, “Navigating Our Future, Together.”

[U.S. Embassy in the Philippines @USEmbassyPH]

Reminder for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration Alert: State of the Nation Address (SONA) Protests on July 27  

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Protests and other activities are planned in Metro Manila on July 27, 2026, to coincide with the Philippine President’s State of the Nation Address (SONA).  
·         People's SONA – 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Commonwealth Ave., Quezon City  
·         National Youth SONA Action Day – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Katipunan Ave., Quezon City  
·         Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) Celebration – INC Central Temple, Commonwealth Ave., Quezon City   
Smaller, spontaneous rallies from other groups are also possible near or within these areas.   
Large crowds, traffic disruptions, and access constraints are expected across these and possibly other areas of Metro Manila related to these events.  

Actions to Take:    
·         U.S. citizens should avoid the rallies.  Foreign nationals found engaging in protests or mass demonstrations could be considered in violation of their immigration status.  
·         Exercise caution when in the vicinity of any protest or large gathering.  Even peaceful rallies/demonstrations have the potential to turn violent without warning.  Follow instructions from local authorities.   
·         Follow local media and government sources for updates on traffic disruptions and road closures related to protest events.  

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For further information and assistance:  
·         Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (https://t.co/tRBvOKMhYb) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.  
·         Contact the U.S. Embassy in Manila, Philippines, located at 1201 Roxas Boulevard, at +(63) (2) 5301-2000, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. After-hours emergency number for U.S. citizens is +(63) (2) 5301-2000.  
·         Call 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada or 1-202-501-4444 from other countries from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).  
·         See the State Department’s travel website  (https://t.co/qz2GNmhJIP ) for the Worldwide Caution, Travel Advisories, Alerts, and the Philippines Country Specific Information (https://t.co/ApMa3LxNZy)

[U.S. Ambassador Lee Lipton @USAmbPH]

The United States condemns China’s dangerous and escalatory actions at Second Thomas Shoal on July 20 that injured a Philippine servicemember serving on the BRP Sierra Madre.

[DFA Philippines 🇵🇭 @DFAPHL]

READ: Welcome Dinner Remarks of Hon. Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro on the 59th AMM-PMC and Related Meetings

Also found in this link 👉🏻 https://t.co/7qxj3kELRn
#DFAForgingAhead

[DFA Philippines 🇵🇭 @DFAPHL]

READ #DFAStatement: Joint Statement between the Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs and the New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Also found in this link 👉🏻 https://t.co/Agqg5gdOIS

The Roadmap is found in this link 👉🏻https://t.co/VFmVyI6NAs

#DFAForgingAhead

[DFA Philippines 🇵🇭 @DFAPHL]

The Philippines looks forward to welcoming ASEAN Foreign Ministers, our Dialogue Partners, and the High Contracting Parties to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia to Manila this week. Together, we will advance dialogue, strengthen partnerships, (1/2)

[Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro @SecLazaro]

Chaired the #ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting Interface with the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (#AICHR) Representatives this afternoon in Manila. The meeting yielded constructive ideas to strengthen the promotion and protection of human rights in the region.

#ASEAN2026PH