The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA), the country’s central government agency for planning, developing and promoting the national space program, is scheduled to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Space Cooperation with the United Nations, represented by the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), on 4 June 2021.
The Philippines, led by Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary for Maritime and Ocean Affairs Maria Angela A. Ponce, and Australia, led by US and Indo-Pacific Strategy Division of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade First Assistant Secretary Craig Chittick, held the inaugural Maritime Dialogue on 10 June 2021.
The Presidential Assistant on Foreign Affairs Robert E. Borje and Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Migrant Workers Affairs Sarah Lou Y. Arriola, met with His Excellency Ahmad Bin Suleiman Al-Rajih and Deputy Minister Mr. Sattam Al Harbi on 21 June 2021, as part of the joint efforts of both countries to continue working together towards the fulfillment of the objectives of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly, and Regular Migration.
The Philippines called on China, Japan and the Republic of Korea to remain steadfast in their commitment to international cooperation and to maintain their vigilance in managing and mitigating the effects of the current pandemic at the ASEAN Plus Three (APT) Senior Officials Meeting on 22 June 2021.
Philippine Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) Leader and Acting Undersecretary for Bilateral Relations and Association for Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Affairs Maria Theresa P. Lazaro highlighted the primacy of ASEAN Centrality and ASEAN-led mechanisms in pursuing cooperation in the region at the East Asia Summit (EAS) Senior Officials’ Meeting held on 24 June 2021 via videoconference
Philippine Ambassador to Myanmar Eduardo E. Kapunan Jr. turned over five brand-new tablets to Madame Maria Lourdes B. Locsin, Chairperson of the Department of Foreign Affairs Ladies Foundation (DFALF) last 15 June 2021.
Marking this year’s 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations as an important milestone in the Philippines and the Netherlands relations, both countries reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in the political, economic, and socio-cultural areas, particularly in defense and security, and people-to-people linkage during the 2nd Philippines-Netherlands Bilateral Consultations held via video conference on 29 June 2021.
DFA Maritime and Ocean Affairs Assistant Secretary Maria Angela A. Ponce led the Philippine delegation for the 11th Meeting of the Joint Permanent Working Group on Maritime and Ocean Concerns (JPWG-MOC) with Indonesia on 24 May 2021, held via video conference for the first time since its establishment in 2003.
ASEAN Member States and the Republic of Korea (ROK) discussed the way forward for technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in the post-pandemic era during the recent Consultation Workshop on TVET Priority Sectors and Programmes for ASEAN- ROK TVET Mobility Programme, held via video conference on 28 May 2021.
The Philippines chaired the third session of the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) focusing on the protection of rights to housing, land, property, and education at the virtual AICHR Consultation on Mainstreaming Human Rights in Humanitarian Actions on 04 June 2021.
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro L. Locsin, Jr. and Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held bilateral talks in Chongqing, China, at the sidelines of the Special ASEAN-China Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on the eve of the two countries’ 46th diplomatic anniversary on 09 June 2021.
A three foot bust of Dr. Jose Rizal by Filipino sculptor Toym Imao will be installed in Nose Creek Regional Park in Airdrie, Alberta, Canada which is a popular venue for Filipino community events. The Rizal Monument Project is PCG’s biggest cultural diplomacy project to date in cooperation with the Airdrie City Council, and the Filipino Airdrie Association (FAA).
The Philippines was elected by acclamation on 07 June 2021 as one of the Vice-Presidents of the 76th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) for the period 2021-2022. Ambassador Enrique A. Manalo, Permanent Representative of the Philippines to the United Nations, will represent the Philippines at the said session.
The Philippine Embassy in Denmark, the Royal Danish Embassy in Manila, and the Confederation of Danish Industry (DI) hosted the virtual session on Business Opportunities in the Philippines on 03 June 2021, promoting the Philippines as an ‘’ideal investment location’’ for Danish businesses interested to enter the Philippine market and for those who plan to expand their presence in the country
The Philippines and Australia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen bilateral ties and deepen cooperation in untapped multi-sector industries, particularly in the electronics sector, during the business forum themed “Open for Business – 75 years”, marking 75 years of Philippines-Australia diplomatic relations, on 02 June in Brisbane.
Philippine Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran Wilfredo C. Santos assumed the ASEAN Tehran Committee (ATC) chairmanship from the outgoing Chair, former Malaysian Ambassador to Iran Dato’ Rustam Yahaya, who was represented by Chargé d’Affaires, a.i., Mohd Nizam bin Halimi of the Embassy of Malaysia, at the Philippine Embassy in Iran on 07 June 2021. The Philippines will serve as ACT Chairperson for six months.
In a virtual ceremony held on 11 June 2021, the Philippines and Japan signed an agreement on space cooperation. Dr. Joel Joseph S. Marciano, Jr., Director General, Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) signed on behalf of the Philippines, while Dr. YAMAKAWA Hiroshi, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) President signed for Japan.
In the 07 June 2021 meeting between Philippine Ambassador to the State of Israel Macairog S. Alberto and Trade Commissioner Ohad Cohen, Director of the Foreign Trade Administration of Israel, both parties committed to boost economic cooperation between the two countries.
The Philippines pursues increased vigilance against terrorism despite its resources being stretched by the COVID-19 pandemic” Deputy Permanent Representative Ariel R.Peñaranda of the Philippine Mission to the United Nations stated during a Security Council meeting held on 16 June 2021. DPR Peñaranda also stressed that any threat to the protection and safety of the Filipino people, including those to public health, is necessarily a national security issue.
National Historical Markers from the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) were unveiled at the Official Residence of the Philippine Ambassador to the United States on 21 June 2021. The unveiling is of deep significance and great importance as it coincides with the 75th anniversary of the formal establishment of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and United States.
“The ASEAN Village symbolizes the enduring brotherhood between the peoples of the Philippines and Indonesia. It is a testament to what international and ASEAN cooperation is capable of achieving,” Ambassador Noel Servigon, the Permanent Representative of the Philippines to ASEAN, stated during the official launch of the ASEAN Village in Palu City, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia on 24 June 2021 which was held via hybrid format.
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