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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Enrique Manalo
Enrique Manalo is a prominent Filipino diplomat who served as Foreign Affairs Secretary from 2023 to July 2025, playing a crucial role in strengthening bilateral ties between the Philippines and key allies like the United States. He was succeeded by Ma. Theresa Parre帽o-Lazaro on July 31, 2025, after leading efforts to enhance maritime security and economic cooperation with countries such as Vietnam and EU member states.
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Last updated at August 1, 2025.
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Manalo meets Rubio to boost US-Philippines ties on security and economy
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Philippines, EU initiate security dialogue against cyber threats
The Philippines and the European Union have agreed to initiate a security and defense dialogue aimed at addressing emerging threats such as cyber attacks, foreign interference, and information manipulation.
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Philippines, Vietnam meet at ASEAN Summit to elevate strategic partnership
Philippines Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo met with Vietnamese counterpart Bui Thanh Son and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Monday at the 46th ASEAN Summit to discuss elevating their strategic partnership.
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Marcos Jr. to push for South China Sea Code of Conduct at ASEAN Summit
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Mongolia's FM begins historic visit to PH, issues first bilateral statement since 1984
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