The Philippines and India convened the 2nd Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism on 14 May 2026 in Manila to pursue bilateral cooperation in tackling the scourge of terrorism in all its forms.
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The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) formally turned over the Philippines’ contribution to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in support of refugee protection and durable solutions during a turnover ceremony on 14 May 2026 at the DFA’s Carlos P. Romulo Library.
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The Department of Foreign Affairs was recognized for its invaluable contributions and steadfast support at the Closing and Turnover Ceremony of Filipino Food Month (FFM) 2026, held at the Metropolitan Theater in Manila on 06 May 2026.
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The Department of Foreign Affairs wishes to announce that the following examinees passed the Foreign Service Staff Officer IV and Foreign Service Staff Employee III Competitive Examinations/Assessment which were held on 25 August 2025 (Qualifying Exams), 03 November 2025 (Written Test), 28-29 January (Panel Interview for FSSO IV positions), and 21-22 January 2026 (panel Interview for FSSE III positions).
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Underscoring the Philippines’ steadfast commitment to climate action and disaster preparedness, the Philippine government formalized its contribution of USD 10,000.00 to the ESCAP Trust Fund for Tsunami, Disaster and Climate Preparedness for the year 2026. Philippine Ambassador to Thailand Millicent Cruz Paredes and Mr. Srinivas Tata, Director of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific’s Strategic and Programme Management Division, signed the Trust Fund Agreement on 5 May 2026 at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok.
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The Philippine non-resident Ambassador to the Republic of Honduras, Arvin de Leon, presented his credentials to Honduran President Nasry Asfura Zablah in ceremonies held at the Salon Morazan of the Presidential Palace in Tegucigalpa on 28 April 2026.
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Philippine Ambassador to Brazil, Patrick John U. Hilado presented his Letters of Credence to the President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, Luiz Inácio “Lula” da Silva, on 06 May 2026. The solemn ceremonies were held at the Palácio do Planalto in Brasilia.
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UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) praises the Philippines for its funding contribution of USD 50,000.00 to the Special Fund of the IOC and its commitment to sustainable ocean management and governance.
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