tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications in Philippines2025-10-08T09:59:19+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/un-human-rights-council-60-uk-core-group-statement-to-introduce-item-3-resolution-on-slavery-and-trafficking2025-10-08T09:59:19+01:00UN Human Rights Council 60: UK Core Group Statement to introduce Item 3 Resolution on Slavery and TraffickingUK 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-degrees2025-09-25T07:34:50+01:0025 Filipino scholars to pursue advanced UK degrees25 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-trade2025-09-17T16:35:32+01:00HMS Richmond visits Philippines to increase defence cooperation and boost tradeHMS Richmond visits Manila, cementing defence ties in the region.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-nature-envoy-visits-philippines-to-boost-climate-partnership2025-09-03T02:30:18+01:00UK Nature Envoy visits Philippines to boost climate partnershipUK 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-families2025-08-15T08:00:21+01:00UK backs Mindanao Solar Plant to power 82,000 Filipino familiesUK-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-finance2025-07-18T10:49:19+01:00UK, Philippines launch coalition to boost emerging market financeThe 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-development2025-07-18T10:24:53+01:00UK, Philippines sign MOU for Transit DevelopmentA 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-indonesia2025-06-27T00:00:00+01:00UK supports Women, Peace & Security in Philippines and IndonesiaThe 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-20252025-06-26T06:54:54+01:00British Embassy Manila Celebrates the King's Birthday 2025The 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-month2025-06-23T10:55:24+01:00LGBTQIA+ Legal Guidebook launched in Philippines for Pride MonthThe 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-hulton2025-05-09T15:21:12+01:00Change of His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Philippines: Sarah HultonMrs 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 Palautag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-boosts-support-for-a-blue-economy-in-the-philippines2025-04-11T08:34:07+01:00UK boosts support for a blue economy in the PhilippinesThe 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-dialogue2025-03-26T08:51:51+00:00UK, Philippines hold 5th Climate Change and Environment DialogueBilateral 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-manila2025-03-26T08:37:33+00:00UK-Southeast Asia Tech Week 2025 in ManilaThe 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-jetco2025-03-19T15:20:44+00:00Joint Statement on UK-Philippines JETCOOn 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-committee2025-03-19T09:04:37+00:00UK, Philippines elevate trade ties through Inaugural Joint Economic Trade CommitteeUK 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-talks2025-03-17T15:47:10+00:00UK and Philippines upgrade trade relationship through inaugural talksUK 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-children2025-03-12T15:21:10+00:00UN Human Rights Council 58: UK Statement on Violence Against ChildrenUK 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-growth2025-03-06T00:00:00+00:00New UK–Japan Economic Partnership to propel growthForeign 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-bulgaria2025-01-17T00:00:00+00:00Children’s care reform an international priority on Foreign Secretary and Barry Keoghan visit to BulgariaAlongside ambassador Barry Keoghan, the Foreign Secretary will lead a campaign to advocate for family-based care for all children across the globe.