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Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of the Philippines
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Filipino Artists Conduct Art Workshops in South Africa

The workshops were facilitated by visiting artists from the Philippines, namely, Aris Bagtas, Jr., Remo Valenton, Loriel Castillo, and Ariosto Dale Bagtas, using oil pastel and felt paper

As part of its cultural diplomacy program, the Philippine Embassy in Pretoria, in partnership with the Kapatiran at Ugnayan ng Natatanging Sining at Talentong Pilipino (KUNST), organized back-to-back art workshops in South Africa. The first workshop, which was held on 27 April 2025 at the Philippine Embassy multifunction hall, was…

Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of the Philippines
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Philippine Embassy in Lisbon Conducts Field Missions in Portugal and Angola for the 2025 National Elections

These missions were held from 26 to 28 April 2025 in Luanda, Angola and on 04 May 2024, in the cities of Porto and Faro, Portugal

The Philippine Embassy in Lisbon, Portugal conducted three field pre-voting enrollment and voting missions for the 2025 National Elections overseas. These missions were held from 26 to 28 April 2025 in Luanda, Angola and on 04 May 2024, in the cities of Porto and Faro, Portugal.  Overseas Filipinos who encountered challenges in the…

Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of the Philippines
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Philippine Ambassador Presents Credentials to Central African Republic President

President Touadéra expressed hope that the Philippine private sector will look at the huge potential of the CAR and consider investing in the country to support its economic development

Philippine Ambassador to Nigeria Mersole J. Mellejor presented his credentials to President Faustin-Archange Touadéra of the Central African Republic (CAR) at the Renaissance Palace in the country's capital Bangui on Tuesday, 18 March 2025. Ambassador Mellejor told President Touadéra of his intention, as the top representative of the Philippines in…

Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of the Philippines
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Philippine Ambassador, Guinea-Bissau Foreign Minister Forge Path for Stronger Bilateral Ties

Ambassador Cortes underscored the Philippines' interest in deepening its ties with Guinea-Bissau, particularly on key areas such as agriculture, food security, tourism, and expanding bilateral and multilateral cooperation

Philippine Ambassador to Guinea-Bissau Paul Raymund P.  Cortes met with His Excellency Carlos Pinto Pereira, Guinea-Bissau's Minister of Foreign  Affairs, International Cooperation, and Communities, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in  Bissau.   Ambassador Cortes underscored the Philippines' interest in deepening its ties with  Guinea-Bissau, particularly on key areas such as…

Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of the Philippines
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Philippines Reaffirms Support for African-led and Development-Focused Solutions in Countering Terrorism at the United Nations (UN) Security Council

The meeting provided UN Members with the opportunity to exchange views on supporting African-led counter-terrorism efforts by integrating socio-economic development and security measures

The Security Council, under the presidency of Algeria, held an open debate meeting on “African-led and Development-focused Counter-terrorism: strengthening African Leadership and Implementation of Counter-terrorism initiatives.” The meeting provided UN Members with the opportunity to exchange views on supporting African-led counter-terrorism efforts by integrating socio-economic development and security measures. The…

Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of the Philippines
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Philippine Ambassador Presents Credentials to Bissau-Guinean President

The presentation marks the formal commencement of Ambassador Cortes’ diplomatic mission in Guinea-Bissau and underscored the Philippines’ continued commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with the West African nation

Philippine Ambassador to Guinea-Bissau Paul Raymund P.  Cortes officially presented his letter of credence to President Umaro Mokhtar Sissoco  Embaló, in a ceremony held at the Presidential Palace in Bissau. The presentation marks  the formal commencement of Ambassador Cortes’ diplomatic mission in Guinea-Bissau  and underscored the Philippines’ continued commitment to…

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Philippine Ambassador Presents Credentials to President of Burkina Faso

Ambassador Mellejor thanked President Traoré for the opportunity to present his credentials adding that his purpose is to work with the president's official representatives to further enhance relations between the Philippines and Burkina Faso

Philippine Ambassador Mersole J. Mellejor presented his credentials to President Ibrahim Traoré of the People's Republic of Burkina Faso at the President's House in the capital Ouagadougou on Thursday, 19 December 2024. President Traoré conveyed his gratitude to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for appointing an ambassador to Burkina Faso.…

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Philippine Ambassador Presents Credentials as Non-Resident Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the Republic of Angola

This pivotal moment represents a renewed commitment to enhancing bilateral relations and exploring collaborative efforts that benefit both nations

Philippine Ambassador Paul Raymund P. Cortes, non-resident Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the Republic of Angola, formally presented his credentials to the President of Angola, João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, at the Presidential Palace, Luanda, Angola, on 14 November 2024. Upon arrival in Luanda on 11 November 2024,…

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Philippines, Angola Beef Up Economic Ties through PH-Angola Chamber of Commerce

Both sides reviewed actionable steps for collaboration, with particular focus on tourism development in Angola’s Namibe province and agricultural knowledge-sharing programs

Non-resident Ambassador-designate of the Republic of the Philippines to the Republic of Angola Paul Raymund P. Cortes met with representatives of the PH-Angola Chamber of Commerce for a follow-up discussion to advance bilateral economic initiatives between the two nations. This meeting, which was also attended by Consul General, a.h. Etienne…

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Philippines: The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) holds Regional Assistance-to-Nationals (ATN), Contingency Planning, and Consular Caucus of Foreign Service Posts in Middle East, Africa

OUMA briefed Foreign Service Posts from the Middle East and Africa with the latest developments in the country’s migration policy

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Office of the Undersecretary for Migration Affairs (OUMA), the Office of the Undersecretary for Civilian Security and Consular Affairs (OUCSCA), and the Office of Consular Affairs (OCA), in coordination with the Philippine Embassy in Cairo, Egypt held the second of a series of regional…