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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…

Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of the Philippines
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Philippines: The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Statement on the 03 October 2024 Joint Statement Between Mauritius and United Kingdom (UK)

The Philippines is committed to continue calling for the full and faithful compliance with the 2016 South China Sea Arbitration Award issued under UNCLOS

The Department of Foreign Affairs welcomes the Joint Statement issued on 3 October 2024 by the governments of the Republic of Mauritius and the UK on the Chagos Archipelago. We note that the Chagos Archipelago has been a longstanding dispute between the UK and Mauritius, and was the subject of…

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    • Philippine Ambassador Marie Charlotte G. Tang (left) presents the Note on the Philippine Government’s El Niño assistance to Malawi High Commissioner Callista Jennie Mutharika (right) (Nairobi PE photo)
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Philippines Supports Malawi’s El Niño Recovery Efforts

Ambassador Tang conveyed that the donation is a token of the Philippines’ solidarity with Malawi as a fellow developing nation impacted by the effects of climate change

The Philippines extended support to Malawi in its post-disaster recovery and reconstruction efforts from the effects of the El Niño weather phenomenon by providing a modest financial donation.  Philippine Non-Resident Ambassador to Malawi Marie Charlotte G. Tang handed over the Note on the assistance of Malawi High Commissioner to Kenya…

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Philippines Joins Launch of the Global Diaspora Policy Alliance in Cabo Verde

The Philippines demonstrated its exemplary standards in migration governance and renewed its leadership position in shaping global migration discourse

The Philippines joined the IOM and 31 other states in a 2-day International Conference on the Future Agenda of Action for Global Diaspora Engagement in Cabo Verde from 12 to 13 September 2024, reaffirming its commitment on ensuring the role of the Filipino diaspora to the development Philippine migration policy…

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Philippine Ambassador Presents Credentials to Ghanaian President

Ambassador Mellejor also presented the Letter of Recall of former Ambassador Shirley Q. Ho-Vicario

Ambassador Mersole J. Mellejor presented his credentials to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of the Republic of Ghana at the Jubilee House, the seat of the country's presidency, in the capital Accra on Monday, 08 July 2024.  Ambassador Mellejor also presented the Letter of Recall of former Ambassador Shirley Q.…

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    • PH Ambassador Marie Charlotte G. Tang and Comorian Interior Minister Fakridine Mahamoud sign the MOU on behalf of their respective governments. (photo from Nairobi PE)
    • Ambassador Tang conveyed to Director-General for Political and Legal Affairs Faiçoil Mohamed Djitihadi the Philippines' appreciation for Comoros' partnership in the multilateral front, including its support for Philippine candidatures. (photo from Nairobi PE)
    • Ambassador Tang and Comorian Interior Minister Fakridine Mahamoud pose for a photo after signing the MOU. (photo from Nairobi PE)
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Philippines, Comoros Sign Agreement to Boost Bilateral Ties

The two countries will cooperate in various areas, including on health, education, culture, environment, vocational and technical training, and tourism

The first-ever cooperation agreement between the Philippines and Comoros was signed by Philippine Ambassador to Comoros with residence in Nairobi, Marie Charlotte G. Tang, and Comorian Minister of Interior, Information, Decentralization and Territory Administration, Fakridine Mahamoud on 19 June 2024 in Moroni, the capital of Comoros. Under the General Memorandum…

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Philippines: Rizal Monument Illuminated Green in Celebration of Africa Day 2024

Africa Day, celebrated on May 25th each year, commemorates the establishment of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) in 1963, which has since been succeeded by the African Union (AU)

The Rizal Monument was illuminated in green today in celebration of Africa Day which marks the 61st anniversary of the founding of the African Union.  Africa Day, celebrated on May 25th each year, commemorates the establishment of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) in 1963, which has since been succeeded by the…

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Philippines' Morion Mask Showcased at Masks of the World Exhibit in Kenya

The Philippine Embassy showcased a Morion head mask crafted by Mr. Gilbert Monsanto, a local artist from Mogpog town in Marinduque

On the occasion of the Philippine National Heritage Month and the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development (21 May), the Philippine Embassy in Nairobi participated in the "Masks of the World" exhibition at the Nairobi National Museum, organized by the Embassy of Romania in Nairobi and the…

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Philippines Embassy in Rabat Hosts First Exhibit in Africa of Kapatiran at Ugnayan ng Natatanging Sining at Talento (KUNST)

Gracing the occasion were guests from the diplomatic corps, the private sector, the Filipino community, and the art community in Rabat

The Philippine Embassy in Morocco, in partnership with the Kapatiran at Ugnayan ng Natatanging Sining at Talento (KUNST), hosted the vernissage of Viaje 3 Filipinism What Makes Art Filipino on 06 May 2024 at the Abla Ababou Gallery in Rabat, Morocco In his welcome remarks, Philippine Ambassador to Morocco Leslie…

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Visiting Filipino Artists Host Art Lecture and Workshop for Filipino Community in Morocco

As tokens of appreciation, the artists presented souvenir artworks to the participants which were warmly received

As part of its cultural diplomacy program and in celebration of National Heritage Month, the Philippine Embassy in Rabat, in partnership with Kapatiran at Ugnayan ng Natatanging Sining at Talentong Pilipino (KUNST), hosted an art lecture and workshop for artistically-inclined members of the Filipino community on 5 May 2024 at…