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The Board of Foreign Service Examinations (BFSE), pursuant to the provisions of the Foreign Service Act of 1991 (R.A. No. 7157) and the Revised Administrative Code of 1987, announces the conduct of the 2027 FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICER (FSO) EXAMINATIONS #DFAForgingAhead
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The Resident Election Registration Board (RERB) convened on 19 October pursuant to Section 46 of COMELEC Resolution No. 11171 at the COMELEC, Palacio del Gobernador Bldg., Gen. Luna St., Intramuros, Manila. Read the full story here: tinyurl.com/ymcyr4bc #DFAForgingAhead
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JOB VACANCY ALERT‼️‼️ Visit dfa.gov.ph/job-vacancies/ for more details. #DFAForgingAhead
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READ #DFAStatement on the Latest Social Media Posts of the Chinese Embassy Also found in this link 👉🏻 tinyurl.com/22n2urbs #DFAForgingAhead
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DFA Philippines 🇵🇭 retweeted
Pleased to host our UN Day Celebration. Our panel discussion on selecting the next UN Secretary-General featured a candid, insightful exchange among our esteemed panelists, followed by a sharp and substantive Q&A session with the diplomatic corps. ​ ​The active participation highlighted our shared commitment to a transparent, effective UN. As a pioneering member state, PHL proudly joins the UN anniversary commemoration and reaffirms its dedication to multilateralism. 🇵🇭🇺🇳
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[1/2] Philippine Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina Maria Elena P. Algabre, with residence in Budapest, presented her Letter of Credence
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[2/2] and the Letter of Recall of Her Excellency’s predecessor to Dr. Denis Bećirović, Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, on 14 October 2026. Read full story👉tinyurl.com/bdfbfzrn #DFAForgingAhead
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The Philippine Embassy in Cambodia facilitated the repatriation of 29 distressed Filipino nationals affected by online scam operations in Cambodia on 10 October 2026. Read full story 👉 tinyurl.com/565m2xju #DFAForgingAhead
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(1/2) In observance of the Museum and Galleries Month, the Philippine Consulate General in Barcelona and the Municipal Institute of Cultural Heritage of Vilanova i la Geltrú (IPAC) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on 13 October 2026 at the Consulate premises,
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(2/2) to promote the research, preservation, and dissemination of Philippine-related historical and cultural heritage housed at the Víctor Balaguer Library-Museum. Read full story 👉🏻 tinyurl.com/mtcyt78t #DFAForgingAhead
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The Philippines and Australia convened the 3rd Philippines-Australia Bilateral Consular Consultation (BCC) on 19 October 2026 at the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in Pasay City. Read full story here: bit.ly/4zIbWuD #DFAForgingAhead
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[1/2] The Philippine Embassy in the Republic of Korea (ROK) joined the launching of the future BRP Rajah Humabon, the Philippine Navy’s third Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV), at the HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) shipyard in Ulsan on 13 October 2026,
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[2/2] celebrating another milestone in Philippines–ROK defense modernization cooperation. Read full story 👉 tinyurl.com/k5ezyee7 #DFAForgingAhead
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READ #DFAStatement on the Attacks in Saudi Arabia Also found in link👉 dfa.gov.ph/dfa-statement-on-… #DFAForgingAhead
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[1/2] Secretary of Foreign Affairs Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro today summoned Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan to convey the Philippines’ serious concern and strong objection to his public statement of 15 October 2026, which conveyed a threat of the use of force.
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[1/2] Vietnamese Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung received Department of Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Policy Leo M. Herrera-Lim at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs during the latter’s working visit to Viet Nam on 7 October 2026.
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[1/2] The Philippines and Indonesia convened on 14 October 2026 for the 4th Philippines–Indonesia Joint Consular Consultation Meeting (JCCM) at the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Temporary Main Office in DoubleDragon Tower, Pasay City.
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(1/2) The Philippines shared its national perspectives and regional priorities at the ongoing meetings of the Second Committee (Economic and Financial) of the 81st session UN General Assembly (UNGA81) at the UN Headquarters in New York.
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