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Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
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The 2025 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Awards honour organizations from Colombia, Egypt, and the Philippines for their contributions to agrifood systems transformation

Distinctions highlight innovations in fisheries reform, youth-led initiatives, and inclusive food security solutions

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) announced the winners of the 2025 FAO Awards, recognizing organizations from Colombia, Egypt, and the Philippines, whose work has led to outstanding progress in building more efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems. On Monday, FAO Director-General QU Dongyu presented the…

Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of the Philippines
Source: Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of the Philippines |

PH Embassy in Rabat, Kontra-GaPi Hosts Music and Dance Workshops for Moroccan Students

The workshop culminated in a spontaneous cultural exchange, as Dati Drouk members responded with an extemporaneous dance performance to the hypnotic rhythms of gnaoua music

The Kontemporaryong Gamelan Pilipino (Kontra-GaPi), a Filipino performing arts ensemble from the University of the Philippines, in their visit to Morocco organized by the Philippine Embassy in Rabat, conducted a series of interactive workshops for Moroccan students to promote Philippine music and dance. Professor Pedro Abraham, Jr., founder of Kontra-GaPi,…

Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of the Philippines
Source: Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of the Philippines |

Philippine Ambassador Presents Letter of Credence as Permanent Representative to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

This is the first time that the Philippines has an accredited permanent representative to the ECOWAS since its establishment under the Treaty of Lagos in May 1975

The Philippine Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Nigeria Mr. Mersole J. Mellejor presented his Letter of Credence signed by the Secretary for Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo, designating him as Philippine Permanent Representative to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, President of…

Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of the Philippines
Source: Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of the Philippines |

Philippines and Angola Explore Tourism Cooperation in First Bilateral Business Forum

The Forum was held at the Philippine Honorary Consulate General’s Office in Dipanda, Angola, under the leadership of Honorary Consul General Etienne Brechet, with Honorary Consul Megan Brechet-Amamou as Forum host

The Philippine Embassy in Lisbon, together with the PH-Angola  Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIAF), and in coordination with the Philippine  Department of Tourism (DOT), Asian Institute of Management (AIM), Philippine  Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), Angola’s Ministry of Tourism, and AIPEX,  successfully held the First Philippines-Angola Business Forum…

Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of the Philippines
Source: Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of the Philippines |

Philippines Embassy Formally Inaugurates Philippine Consulate in Botswana

The reopening of the consulate signifies a deepening of bilateral relations between the Philippines and Botswana that has a long and rich history, dating back to 06 February 1967

The Philippines formally reopened its consular mission in Gaborone, Botswana on 02 June 2025, following its temporary closure in March 2022.  Philippine Ambassador Noralyn Jubaira Baja led the inauguration ceremony of the consulate which will be headed by Ms. Annelin Vista as honorary consul. Ms. Vista is a citizen of…

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
Source: Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of the Philippines |

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…