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Human rights: The cornerstone of strong and stable societies

by Laure Beaufils - December 15, 2024 - 12:00am

This week, we celebrate the 76th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), a document which sets out the global community’s desire for a society that values all individuals. &n...

EU and Philippines: Partners in maritime security for a more secure Indo-Pacific region

by Massimo Santoro - December 15, 2024 - 12:00am

A number of recent incidents in the South China Sea have again resulted in mounting tensions and a deterioration of the maritime security environment.

Brazil and the G20: Pursuing a just world and a sustainable planet

by Gilberto Fonseca - November 28, 2024 - 12:00am

Last week, the Group of 20 Summit took place in Rio de Janeiro, the birthplace of the Sustainable Development Agenda.

Brazil and the G20: Pursuing a just world and a sustainable planet

by Guimaraes de Moura - November 28, 2024 - 12:00am

Last week, the Group of 20 Summit took place in Rio de Janeiro, the birthplace of the Sustainable Development Agenda.

Walking together on the road to equality

by Andreas Pfaffernoschke - November 7, 2024 - 12:00am

We, Germany´s and Mexico´s Ambassadors to the Philippines, stand united in our commitment to human rights and equality. Our countries currently co-chair the Equal Rights Coalition, a collaborative mechanism...

Walking together on the road to equality

by DANIEL HERNANDEZ JOSEPH - November 7, 2024 - 12:00am

A female frontier: Women, peace and security

by Endo Kazuya - November 3, 2024 - 12:00am

This week, the Philippines had the distinction of hosting the first ministerial-level International Conference on Women, Peace and Security in Pasay City.

Protect the unsung heroes of climate action: Environmental defenders

October 24, 2024 - 12:00am

Today on Oct. 24 we celebrate the International Day for Climate Action. On this day, we join hands globally to emphasize the need for urgent solutions to the climate crisis.

Philippines-UK Friendship Day: Celebrating our strengthening ties

by Laure Beaufils - October 20, 2024 - 12:00am

Today is Philippines-UK Friendship Day, and our team at the British embassy is delighted to celebrate this with so many Filipino friends. We have a lot to celebrate! We are two proud island nations, committed to...

Villers-Cotterêts Summit: Embracing the Francophonie culture

by Marie Fontanel - October 6, 2024 - 12:00am

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The EU and the Philippines: 60 years of close cooperation – and many more to come

by Massimo Santoro - September 29, 2024 - 12:00am

Having presented my Letter of Credence as Ambassador of the European Union to the Philippines to H.E. President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. on Wednesday, I am delighted to start my assignment here, as we are celebrating...

Delivering a liveable planet for all: UK-Phl climate partnership

by Laure Beaufils - September 22, 2024 - 12:00am

This week in London, the UK’s new Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, made his first major speech since the elections. He chose for that to be on climate change, nature and clean energy.

No peace without direct negotiations

by Ilan Fluss - September 19, 2024 - 12:00am

This week, at the UN General Assembly, the Palestinian Authority will attempt to push forward a resolution that is yet another step toward escalating the conflict and bypass direct negotiations with Israel, as agreed...

German Navy port call in Manila: We stand firm in protecting the international rules-based order

by Andreas Pfaffernoschke - September 15, 2024 - 12:00am

For the first time in over 20 years, two ships of the German Navy will visit Manila starting tomorrow, Sept. 16. They will stay in Manila port until Thursday, Sept. 19.

25th anniversary of the enthronement of His Majesty King Mohammed VI

by Mohammed Rida El Fassi - August 1, 2024 - 12:00am

On the 30th of July, the Kingdom of Morocco celebrated the 25th Anniversary of the Enthronement of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the 23rd King of the Moroccan Alaouite Dynasty. This momentous occasion symbolizes...

On Philippine-American Friendship Day, we celebrate ayear of historic achievements

by Marykay Carlson - July 4, 2024 - 12:00am

On the Fourth of July – US Independence Day and Philippine-American Friendship Day – we look back on what the US-Philippine partnership has achieved over the past 12 months.

Celebrating 75 years of Canada-Philippines kinship

by David Hartman - June 30, 2024 - 12:00am

On tomorrow’s auspicious Canada Day, as we mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Canada and the Philippines, it is with great pride that we reflect on the enduring partnership that binds...

Germany: Co-chair of the Media Freedom Coalition and a committed partner for media freedom

by Andreas Pfaffernoschke - June 20, 2024 - 12:00am

“Democracy is fragile. You have to fight for every bit, every law, every safeguard, every institution, every story,” Rappler CEO and Filipino Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa wrote in her 2022 book...

Protecting our children from digital predators

by Juha Pyykkö - June 13, 2024 - 12:00am

Filipino children are terribly amongst the most vulnerable to online sexual abuse and trafficking, prompting President Marcos Jr. on April 24 to call for intensifying the fight against this abominable, borderless...

Protecting our children from digital predators

by Annika Thunborg - June 13, 2024 - 12:00am

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