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Secretary of Foreign Affairs Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro received U.S. Ambassador-designate Lee Lipton for a courtesy call at the Department of Foreign Affairs on 29 June 2026, ahead of his presentation of credentials to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
[1/2] The Philippines actively participated in the 89th Meeting of the ASEAN Committee on Science, Technology and Innovation (COSTI), the 22nd ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Science, Technology and Innovation (AMMSTI), and related meetings held from 22 to 26 June 2026 in
[2/2] Vientiane, Lao PDR, reaffirming the Philippines' commitment to strengthening regional cooperation in science, technology, and innovation (STI).
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(1/2) Ube Fiesta 2026 welcomed thousands of visitors to Jugendpark, Cologne on 20 and 21 June, bringing together Filipino culture, entrepreneurship, creativity, and community in what has become Europeβs largest Filipino cultural festival.
(2/2) The event was attended by Philippine Ambassador to Germany Maria Teresa Almojuela, Cologne Mayor Teresa De Bellis-Olinger, and visitors from across Germany and neighboring countries.
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(2/2) Mensch Fil-Am Trading, marked the ceremonial arrival of fresh Philippine MD2 pineapples at the Al Aweer Fruit and Vegetable Market in Ras Al Khor Industrial Area 3, Dubai, United Arab Emirates on 29 June 2026.
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(1/2) The Philippines, led by Permanent Representative Carlos D. Sorreta, participated in the 38th Session of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Standing Committee on Programmes and Finance (SCPF), held from 24 to 25 June 2026 in Geneva.
The rich and comforting flavors of the Philippines took center stage in the historic heart of Tripoli during this yearβs edition of βKojina Madinaβ (City Cuisine), now in its third consecutive year.
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(1/2) The Philippines led a side event on the margins of the 35th session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ) in Vienna on 03 June 2026 that showcased best practices and operational models for cross-border cooperation in tackling online sexual abuse
(2/2) and exploitation of children (OSAEC) and Child Sexual Abuse or Exploitation Material (CSAEM) cases.
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The Philippine Consulate General in New York, in partnership with the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in New York, hosted a forum on βThe Tech Path Through Filipinnovationβ at the Philippine Center in New York.
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