tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications in Philippines 2025-10-08T09:59:19+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-60-uk-core-group-statement-to-introduce-item-3-resolution-on-slavery-and-trafficking 2025-10-08T09:59:19+01:00 UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Core Group Statement to introduce Item 3 Resolution on Slavery and Trafficking UK Core Group Statement to introduce Item 3 Resolution on Slavery and Trafficking. Delivered by the UK's Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/25-filipino-scholars-to-pursue-advanced-uk-degrees 2025-09-25T07:34:50+01:00 25 Filipino scholars to pursue advanced UK degrees 25 Filipino scholars head to UK universities under Chevening and ASEAN–UK SAGE scholarships, marking a milestone in UK–Philippines education ties. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/hms-richmond-visits-philippines-to-increase-defence-cooperation-and-boost-trade 2025-09-17T16:35:32+01:00 HMS Richmond visits Philippines to increase defence cooperation and boost trade HMS Richmond visits Manila, cementing defence ties in the region. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-nature-envoy-visits-philippines-to-boost-climate-partnership 2025-09-03T02:30:18+01:00 UK Nature Envoy visits Philippines to boost climate partnership UK Nature Envoy Ruth Davis visited the PH to boost climate, ocean, and nature partnerships, launching a grant fund and advancing cooperation ahead of COP30. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-backs-mindanao-solar-plant-to-power-82000-filipino-families 2025-08-15T08:00:21+01:00 UK backs Mindanao Solar Plant to power 82,000 Filipino families UK-backed 99MW solar plant in South Cotabato begins construction with ₱4.49bn investment, powering 82,000 homes and cutting 66,000 tonnes CO2 annually. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-philippines-launch-coalition-to-boost-emerging-market-finance 2025-07-18T10:49:19+01:00 UK, Philippines launch coalition to boost emerging market finance The UK and the Philippines have partnered to launch a groundbreaking initiative to channel more global capital into emerging markets. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-philippines-sign-mou-for-transit-development 2025-07-18T10:24:53+01:00 UK, Philippines sign MOU for Transit Development A Memorandum of Understanding was signed to implement the Philippines’ first government-led Transit Oriented Development. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-boosts-women-peace-and-security-in-philippines-and-indonesia 2025-06-27T00:00:00+01:00 UK supports Women, Peace & Security in Philippines and Indonesia The UK is supporting academic collaboration to advance the Women, Peace and Security agenda across Southeast Asia. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/british-embassy-manila-celebrates-the-kings-birthday-2025 2025-06-26T06:54:54+01:00 British Embassy Manila Celebrates the King's Birthday 2025 The British Embassy Manila hosted the King’s Birthday Party on 17 June to celebrate the 77th birthday of King Charles III. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/lgbtqia-legal-guidebook-launched-in-philippines-for-pride-month 2025-06-23T10:55:24+01:00 LGBTQIA+ Legal Guidebook launched in Philippines for Pride Month The British Embassy Manila launched the LGBTQIA+ Legal Guidebook, reaffirming support for equality and human rights for the LGBTQIA+ community. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/change-of-his-majestys-ambassador-to-the-philippines-sarah-hulton 2025-05-09T15:21:12+01:00 Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Philippines: Sarah Hulton Mrs Sarah Hulton OBE has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Republic of the Philippines and His Majesty’s non-resident Ambassador to the Republic of Palau tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-boosts-support-for-a-blue-economy-in-the-philippines 2025-04-11T08:34:07+01:00 UK boosts support for a blue economy in the Philippines The UK launched the Climate and Ocean Adaptation and Sustainable Transition (COAST) programme, a key component of the UK’s £500 million Global Blue Planet Fund. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-philippines-hold-5th-climate-change-and-environment-dialogue 2025-03-26T08:51:51+00:00 UK, Philippines hold 5th Climate Change and Environment Dialogue Bilateral cooperation on climate and environment is being strengthened through discussions on science, innovation, localisation, resilience, and finance. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-southeast-asia-tech-week-2025-in-manila 2025-03-26T08:37:33+00:00 UK-Southeast Asia Tech Week 2025 in Manila The UK Government recently hosted UK-Southeast Asia Tech Week in Manila, driving innovation, collaboration and investment. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/joint-statement-on-uk-philippines-jetco 2025-03-19T15:20:44+00:00 Joint Statement on UK-Philippines JETCO On Monday 17 March, the UK and the Philippines held the inaugural Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) meeting. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-philippines-elevate-trade-ties-through-inaugural-joint-economic-trade-committee 2025-03-19T09:04:37+00:00 UK, Philippines elevate trade ties through Inaugural Joint Economic Trade Committee UK Minister for Trade Policy and Economic Security Douglas Alexander and Philippine Department of Trade and Industry Undersecretary Allan B. Gepty sign the Memorandum of Understanding on the Joint Economic and Trade Committe… tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-philippines-upgrade-trade-relationship-through-inaugural-talks 2025-03-17T15:47:10+00:00 UK and Philippines upgrade trade relationship through inaugural talks UK and the Philippines today hold first Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) in London. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/un-human-rights-council-58-uk-statement-on-violence-against-children 2025-03-12T15:21:10+00:00 UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement on Violence Against Children UK Statement at the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence Against Children. Delivered at the 58th HRC in Geneva. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-uk-japan-economic-partnership-to-propel-growth 2025-03-06T00:00:00+00:00 New UK–Japan Economic Partnership to propel growth Foreign Secretary and Business Secretary travel to Japan for the Economic 2+2, a new way for the UK and Japan to coordinate international economic policy. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/childrens-care-reform-an-international-priority-on-foreign-secretary-and-barry-keoghan-visit-to-bulgaria 2025-01-17T00:00:00+00:00 Children’s care reform an international priority on Foreign Secretary and Barry Keoghan visit to Bulgaria Alongside ambassador Barry Keoghan, the Foreign Secretary will lead a campaign to advocate for family-based care for all children across the globe.