Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan hosted President @bongbongmarcos and FL Araneta-Marcos at a State Banquet at the Imperial Palace. The event was a celebration of π―π΅ and π΅πβs longstanding friendship and ever-strengthening bilateral ties. π₯
A productive phone call with @MFA_Russia FM Sergey Lavrov to discuss preparations for the upcoming @ASEAN-@Russia Commemorative Summit in Kazan. This year is a double milestone year as we mark the 35th anniversary of ASEAN-Russia relations as well as the 50th anniversary of Philippines-Russia bilateral relations.
Honored to be the first PH Secretary of Foreign Affairs to participate in the #LennartMeriConference of @ICDS_Tallinn.
In the panel on βNew Momentum for Indo-Pacific and Europe,β I highlighted many opportunities for cooperation between EU and the Indo-Pacific, common respect for rule of law, and importance of ASEAN centrality in addressing regional challenges.
Cardinal Thomas Lawrence's "Doubt" Homily in Conclave
"kung katiyakan lang ang meron, at walang pagdududa, hindi magkakaroon ng misteryo, at hindi kakailanganin ang pananampalataya" #ConclaveFilipinoDub
Honored to have joined the 13th @aseforg Public Diplomacy Training in Singapore πΈπ¬ and exchange ideas with fellow diplomats on PD efforts and clearer messaging. Excited to bring these insights back to the DFA π΅π and apply them at the headquarters!
#ASEFPDT#ASEFPDT13
(1/3) Not. One. Inch.
Nine years have passed since the 2016 Arbitral Award settled the issue of historic rights and maritime entitlements in the South China Sea by declaring that the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) superseded any historic rights,
Lubos puso kong pinasasalamatan si Pangulong @BongbongMarcos sa kanyang pagtitiwala at pagbibigay ng pagkakataong makapagsilbi bilang Kalihim ng Ugnayang Panlabas @dfaphl π΅π
I had a wonderful opportunity to meet with the DFA Press Corps this afternoon and engage in meaningful discussions that strengthen our media relationship. These interactions exemplify the role of media as an invaluable asset in furthering public discourse on PH foreign policy development and concerns.
(1/2) READ #DFAAdvisory: The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) informs the public that recent passport applications made last week have been affected by a system downtime due to the maintenance work being conducted by our service provider, APO Production Unit, Inc. (APO).
This year's logo is a collaborative effort between my co-graphic designer Cielo Vicencio (typography, background concept) and yours truly (illustration, animation).
Honored to be given the opportunity to design the 126th DFA Day logo and assets!
The logo is an amalgam of our Department's first Secretary Apolinario Mabini, which includes his side profile and a quill stylized to look like Mabini's duyan.
[1/2] The Department of Foreign Affairs wishes to announce the examinees who passed the Foreign Service Staff Officer IV and Foreign Service Staff Employee III Competitive Examinations / Assessment which were held on 27 November 2023 (Qualifying Exams)...
JUST IN: President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. has appointed Artlets history professor Maria Eloisa P. de Castro as regular member, representing the private sector, of the National Historical Commission of the Philippines.