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DIPLOMATIC POUCH
Canada welcomes the world: The FIFA World Cup 2026
by David Hartman - June 13, 2026 - 12:00am
Canada, together with Mexico and the United States, is co-hosting the FIFA World Cup 202 that starts today.
EU and the Philippines: Up against child labor
by Massimo Santoro - June 11, 2026 - 12:00am
Every child deserves a childhood. This is what the International Day Against Child Labor, celebrated each year on June 12, calls the world to remember.
A historic visit: Germany’s Federal President visits the Philippines
by Andreas Pfaffernoschke - June 7, 2026 - 12:00am
Imagine walking into our embassy premises these days: you would observe the team diligently managing routine tasks – responding to inquiries, processing visa applications and attending meetings.
Every child has the right to live safely at home
by David Hartman - June 4, 2026 - 12:00am
In times of conflict, and in times of peace, the rights of children must remain among any nation’s foremost responsibilities.
Every child has the right to live safely at home
by Massimo Santoro - June 4, 2026 - 12:00am
In times of conflict, and in times of peace, the rights of children must remain among any nation’s foremost responsibilities.
Every child has the right to live safely at home
by YULIIA FEDIV - June 4, 2026 - 12:00am
In times of conflict, and in times of peace, the rights of children must remain among any nation’s foremost responsibilities.
On President Marcos’ state visit: Fortifying our 70-year friendship
by Endo Kazuya - May 24, 2026 - 12:00am
One of my favorite Japanese phrases is “ichi go ichi e,” meaning a once in a lifetime encounter.
When trust transfers: Japan-Philippines Security Cooperation
by Endo Kazuya - May 16, 2026 - 12:00am
The year 2026 has yet to reach the halfway mark and already it is filled with colorful changes and serious challenges.
The grace of encounters
by Raduta Dana Matache - May 14, 2026 - 12:00am
Diplomats are like migratory birds, they come and go.
Europe Day 2026: Defending democracy, strengthening unity, shaping the future with our partners
by Massimo Santoro - May 10, 2026 - 12:00am
Last night, the Rizal Monument and the dancing fountains of Rizal Park were lit up in the blue and gold of the European Union flag.
A free and independent media: Shaping a future at peace
by Saija Nurminen - May 9, 2026 - 12:00am
World Press Freedom Day is marked on May 3 all over the world and is an important moment to reaffirm our shared commitment to freedom of expression and free media.
A free and independent media: Shaping a future at peace
by Sarah Hulton - May 9, 2026 - 12:00am
World Press Freedom Day is marked on May 3 all over the world and is an important moment to reaffirm our shared commitment to freedom of expression and free media.
World Portuguese Language Day – An invitation for Filipinos to reconnect with a shared spirit of adventure
by Gilberto Fonseca Guimarães de Moura - May 7, 2026 - 12:00am
Everyone in the Philippines knows the story: in 1521, three unfamiliar vessels, very different from the balangays that had sailed these waters for centuries, anchored in the Visayas, near Cebu.
Standing for children, standing for order
by YULIIA FEDIV - May 2, 2026 - 12:00am
In times of war, the most vulnerable often become invisible.
Deepening Japan-Philippines relations in the energy sector
by Endo Kazuya - April 26, 2026 - 12:00am
Recently, not a single day goes by without talking about the challenges around energy and its far-reaching consequences.
Multilateralism: The EU and the Philippines working together
by Massimo Santoro - April 23, 2026 - 12:00am
In an era of geopolitical tensions, economic instability and climate challenges, the world stands at a crossroads.
Why energy efficiency matters and how to achieve it
by Smiljana Knez - April 16, 2026 - 12:00am
The current global energy crisis has once again exposed the vulnerability of our societies with regard to energy security.
EU and the Philippines: Partners in gender equality and equity
by Massimo Santoro - March 14, 2026 - 12:00am
Across continents and cultures, the progress of a society is measured also by how it protects its women and children.
Brazil and the Philippines: Partners in advancing women’s rights
by Gilberto Fonseca Guimarães de Moura - March 12, 2026 - 12:00am
Every year during International Women’s Month, the global community pauses to reflect on the progress toward gender equality and the journey ahead. It is a time to celebrate women’s achievements, but...
Team Europe journey in Northern Mindanao
by Massimo Santoro - February 15, 2026 - 12:00am
Every year, the Delegation of the European Union in the Philippines brings together the Heads of Mission of the EU and of the EU member-state embassies for a two-three days’ retreat outside of our daily working...
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