DFA appoints Angelica Caraos Escalona as new spox
Ambassador Angelica Caraos Escalona, educated in Japan and Australia, was appointed as the new spokesperson for the Department of Foreign Affairs.
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Department of Foreign Affairs
Also known as DFA
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) recently appointed Ambassador Angelica Caraos Escalona as its new spokesperson, replacing Teresita Daza. Escalona brings nearly three decades of diplomatic experience to the role, with expertise in managing complex geopolitical issues such as strained relations with China and the Philippines' alliance with the United States. The DFA also continues to monitor and assist Filipinos abroad during crises like tsunamis and conflicts affecting seafarers.
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Last updated at August 1, 2025.
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