European Union in the Philippines

29/07/2026

Together w/ Department of Science and Technology Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr., the European Union in the Philippines launched the 3-day mission on EU-PH Advancing Research and Innovation on Artificial Intelligence as part of EU Global Gateway to work on AI skills, investment, infrastructure, and private sector innovation.

28/07/2026

EU High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas delivered remarks at the Kyiv-Manila Strategic Dialogues co-hosted by the Embassy of Ukraine and Ateneo de Manila, in collaboration with the EU Delegation to the Philippines, highlighting the importance of international cooperation in addressing today's global challenges.

The discussion underscored the European Union's unwavering support for Ukraine and its commitment to upholding international law, sovereignty, and the principles of the UN Charter. It also highlighted the importance of working with partners to strengthen resilience and promote a rules-based international order.

📄 Read High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas' full remarks: https://link.europa.eu/DfDgGk

28/07/2026

Samuel Madriaga, a medical student from the Philippines educate youth in sexual and reproductive health through "Safe Talks", a mobile app, reaching 15,000+ people.

Together with fellow youth volunteers, he formed the Alliance of Public Health Advocates and organise community health initiatives.

Follow Samuel's inspiring story at handsthatmove.eu

25/07/2026

A productive visit to the Philippines! 🇵🇭🇪🇺

🇪🇺High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas was in Manila this week, engaging with ASEAN partners, the Philippine Government, and the private sector on a wide range of shared priorities, from security and economic exchanges to regional cooperation.

Four key highlights from the visit:

🌏 Her active participation in ASEAN’s flagship gatherings, the ASEAN-EU Post Ministerial Conference, the 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), and the ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (TAC), reaffirming the EU’s commitment to ASEAN centrality and the rules-based order.

🤝 The launch of the 🇪🇺-🇵🇭 Enhanced Partnership, upgrading our bilateral ties into a stronger, more comprehensive, and forward-looking framework, deepening cooperation on foreign policy, security, trade, climate action, and digital connectivity.

🌊 The first-ever European Peace Facility (EPF) Assistance Measure in the Indo-Pacific, worth €15 million (approx. ₱1.05 billion), supporting 🇵🇭 maritime security capabilities through non-lethal surveillance and monitoring equipment, a clear signal that 🇪🇺 is stepping up as a security partner in the region.

🇺🇦 Her participation in the inaugural Kyiv-Manila Strategic Dialogue, a powerful demonstration of solidarity linking the defense of international law in Europe with the rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific.

24/07/2026

Today, High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas and Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Theresa Lazaro officially elevated the EU-Philippines relationship to an Enhanced Partnership! 🎉🇪🇺🇵🇭

This milestone builds on more than six decades of diplomatic ties and reflects the depth of trust and cooperation between the European Union and the Philippines, spanning political dialogue, security and defence, trade, sustainable development and people-to-people connections. It is a clear signal of both sides’ commitment to deepening engagement as the Philippines chairs ASEAN in 2026, and to working together on shared challenges, from maritime security to sustainable development.

Read the full joint press release on the meeting between EU HRVP Kaja Kallas and Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Ma. Teresa Lazaro below 👇

High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas met with Philippine Secretary for Foreign Affairs Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro on 24 July 2026. They signed a joint statement for the upgrade of the EU-Philippines rel...

24/07/2026

🇪🇺🇵🇭 A stronger EU-Philippines partnership.

High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas and Secretary of Foreign Affairs Ma. Theresa Lazaro signed the Joint Statement on an Enhanced Partnership between the European Union and the Republic of the Philippines.

The Joint Statement reflects the shared ambition of the European Union and the Philippines to further deepen cooperation across a broad range of areas, including peace and security, trade and investment, sustainable development, connectivity, and people-to-people exchanges.

Building on decades of close cooperation, the Enhanced Partnership marks an important step in strengthening EU-Philippines relations and advancing shared regional and global priorities.

24/07/2026

A new milestone in EU-Philippines security cooperation!

High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas met with Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro Jr. in Manila.

The headline announcement: the EU has adopted its first-ever assistance measure under the European Peace Facility for the Philippines, worth €15 million. This support will strengthen the maritime domain awareness capabilities of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, providing non-lethal equipment and training to help the country better monitor and protect its maritime zones.

This measure builds on the EU-Philippines Security and Defence Dialogue established in 2025, and reflects the EU’s continued commitment to supporting a rules-based order, regional stability, and the protection of civilian populations in coastal and maritime areas.

Read the full joint press release on the meeting here 👇

High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas meets with Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr.

24/07/2026

EU High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas and Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro Jr. discussed strengthening EU-Philippines cooperation in maritime security, defence and regional security.

They emphasized the importance of upholding international law, promoting freedom of navigation and overflight, and maintaining a free, open, and rules-based Indo-Pacific in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

The European Union and the Philippines continue to deepen and reinforce their security and defence partnership, working together to promote peace, stability, and respect for international law across the region.

📸 Department of National Defense - Philippines

22/07/2026

🇪🇺🇵🇭 The Indo-Pacific matters to Europe.

High Representative/Vice-President Kaja Kallas has returned to the Philippines to participate in the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meetings and the 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum, and the High-Level Conference of the High Contracting Parties to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (TAC), where the European Union will engage with ASEAN Member States and Dialogue Partners on key regional and global priorities.

Throughout the week, the European Union will work with ASEAN partners to advance peace, security, regional cooperation, and a rules-based international order. As a Strategic Partner of ASEAN, the EU remains committed to strengthening dialogue and cooperation in support of a peaceful, stable, and prosperous Indo-Pacific.

20/07/2026

🇪🇺🇵🇭 The European Union participated in the Italian Chamber of Commerce's 3rd Philippine Sustainability Now Forum 2026, together with Secretary Garin of the Department of Energy, Italian and Filipino business sector to discuss opportunities and challenges in accelerating the transition to a resilient, equitable, and sustainable economy.

In his keynote address, EU Ambassador Massimo Santoro highlighted the importance of strong partnerships and how the EU Global Gateway can promote quality, high standard investments in green and digital infrastructure in the Philippines.