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DFA AT 128: PRAGMATISM, REFORM, AND UNITY IN PHILIPPINE DIPLOMACY
The Department of Foreign Affairs marked its 128th founding anniversary with a message from Secretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro that… READ MORE
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MANILA LOST THE VOTE, BUT NOT THE VOICE
The Philippines’ failed bid for a non-permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council is more than just a diplomatic… READ MORE
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PHILIPPINES PURSUES DIVERSIFIED TIES WITH RUSSIA AMID GLOBAL TENSIONS
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s recent visit to Russia underscores the Philippines’ push for strategic diversification in foreign policy and economic… READ MORE
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PEACE AND TRADE: THE REAL DIVIDENDS OF DIPLOMACY
This is an interview with Prof. Clarita Carlos, a political analyst and former National Security Adviser to President Ferdinand Marcos… READ MORE
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MARCOS EYES NUCLEAR ENERGY PARTNERSHIP WITH RUSSIA
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has expressed interest in exploring nuclear energy cooperation with Russia, particularly in the development of… READ MORE
Quote of the week
“I have sought to steer our diplomacy not through rigid formulas or fleeting sentiment, but through the steady anchor of pragmatism—and a singular, unwavering focus on the national interest.
True diplomacy is rarely found in the limelight. It is forged in the quiet, relentless work we do every single day. It is found in defending our sovereignty, expanding economic horizons for our people, and ensuring the safety of millions of our overseas Filipinos.” Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro Secretary of Foreign Affairs On the Occasion of the 128th Founding Anniversary of the DFA – 23 June 2026.