Massimo Santoro

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EU has released € 450,000 (Php 30.690 M) in humanitarian aid for families affected by the earthquake in Davao Oriental on top of the €8.05 million (Php 549 M) allocated to the Philippines.

Excellent meeting with @dole_govph Secretary Laguesma, where we discussed🇪🇺 and 🇵🇭 commitments towards promoting labour rights, fairness, social protection and #DecentWork for all!

In an increasingly complex global landscape, stable & diversified supply chains are essential. The 🇪🇺🇵🇭 FTA will contribute as a pillar of stability & a shared commitment to open, rules-based trade. Glad to have joined the EU-PHL business dialogue by ECCP and EU-ASEAN Business Council

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EU releases €750 000 in humanitarian aid to respond to earthquake in Cebu, Philippines The European Union expresses its solidarity with the people affected by the earthquake that happened this morning in Davao Oriental and nearby areas.    The EU is monitoring and assessing the situatio...

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EU releases €750 000 in humanitarian aid to respond to earthquake in Cebu, Philippines The European Union expresses its solidarity with the people affected by the earthquake that happened this morning in Davao Oriental and nearby areas.    The EU is monitoring and assessing the situatio...

Further info: rb.gy/4esqae

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European and World Day against the Death Penalty: Joint statement by the High Representative of the European Union and the Secretary General of the Council of Europe The European Union (EU) and the Council of Europe strongly reaffirm their unequivocal opposition to the death penalty, in all cases and in all circumstances. More than two-thirds of all countries have...

EU values its partnership with 🇵🇭 in advancing a justice system respecting dignity and human rights. As strong advocate for abolition of death penalty, 🇪🇺 supports due process and justice without using capital punishment.
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Another day of fruitful discussions during the 3rd EU-PH Subcommittee on Maritime Cooperation in Brussels. 🇪🇺&🇵🇭continue to strengthen cooperation to keep our seas safe, conserve marine biodiversity, and protect the ocean for future generations. 🌊

🇪🇺🤝🇵🇭 Very constructive discussion during the EU-PH Subcommittee on Good Governance, Rule of Law & Human Rights this week in Brussels. A strong and values-driven partnership in action, discussing challenges together and advancing a shared commitment to democracy and human rights

Excited to be part of the opening session of the Mindanao Development Forum, organised by my esteemed colleagues in the Mindanao Development Authority. The European Union was, is and will remain committed to peace, development, and prosperity as partner of Mindanao and of the Philippines.
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An insightful exchange of ideas - from political to economic issues with @Philstar editors led by Amy Pamintuan. #FreedomOfSpeech & independent media are pillars of #democracy for the #EU.

Very happy for taking part as a speaker to the @StratbasePH Conference on the 9th anniversary of the 2016 arbitral award, together with an impressive number of PH 🇵🇭 and international partners committed in supporting the rules-based international order.
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Very glad to personally congratulate Foreign Affairs Secretary Theresa Lazaro, who has helped nurture the EU-Philippines 🇪🇺 🇵🇭 relations through the years.

📷 Thanks to DFA 🇵🇭 for the photos.

🇪🇺 stands ready to work with the 🇵🇭 following recommendations from @EUeomPH2025. Together in promoting democratic values!
📖 Final Report
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Sharing EU 🇪🇺 actions supporting sustainable & inclusive value chain development in the coconut 🥥🌴sector & beyond.

Proud to celebrate my first #PRIDE🏳️‍🌈 in the 🇵🇭! Together with the diplomatic community, we reaffirm our 🇪🇺 commitment to equality, dignity, and human rights of All. #PRIDE2025 #DiplomatsForEquality

Working for strengthening partnership and collaboration with Secretary Rex Gatchalian 🇪🇺🇵🇭 in areas of social development and social services for the most vulnerable.

Valuable initiative with the Department of Migrant Workers, EU 🇪🇺 EU & PH 🇵🇭 cooperating 🤝 together within ASEAN to ensure a fair and inclusive society for all workers, especially migrant workers.

Excellent exchange with party-list representative Hon. Leila de Lima, with big thanks to @germanyinphl for hosting us! Always together to work on strengthening our cooperation with the 🇵🇭 on good governance, rule of
law, human rights.

Celebrating the tangible results of the “Governance in Justice II” programme with our Partners in Reform, including the Supreme Court, DOJ, DILG, & civil society. This chapter ends & a new one opens, with the European Union continuing supporting justice reform and access to justice initiatives. 🇪🇺🤝🇵🇭

Honored to attend the Vin d'Honneur in Malacanang Palace, celebrating 127 years of 🇵🇭 Independence.
Maraming salamat President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. at sa Unang Ginang Liza Araneta-Marcos!

Pagbati mula kay EU 🇪🇺 Ambassador Massimo Santoro ngayong Araw ng Kalayaan🇵🇭

Greetings from EU Ambassador Massimo Santoro in celebration of the Philippines' Independence Day!

Fruitful discussion with 🇵🇭 Navy VAdm Ezpeleta on how to advance practical defence cooperation between the 🇪🇺 and the 🇵🇭. Maritime security is a shared concern and priority of the 🇪🇺 and the 🇵🇭.

Another highlight at the Asia-Pacific Regional Seminar: Exploring the 🇪🇺 and 🇵🇭 Pavillions at the #Expo2025 in Osaka! Great to witness our shared commitment to innovation, sustainability, and cultural exchange in a regional context. #OsakaExpo2025

Very happy to join fellow EU Ambassadors in Asia-Pacific at this year’s @EUinJapan-hosted Regional Seminar 🇪🇺🤝🌏 A good occasion to connect and to reflect and strategise on advancing as #TeamEurope the role of the EU as stable and reliable partner in the region!

Together, we can do more! EU High Representative @kajakallas.bsky.social met the splendid team of the EU Delegation in the Philippines, supporting them in continuing pushing 🇪🇺-🇵🇭 bilateral ties further.

Ensuring that the voice of the future generation is heard, a dynamic group of students from DLSU exchanged with EU High Representative @kajakallas.bsky.social about important topics, including democracy, security and the role of the 🇪🇺 in the region.

EU High Representative @kajakallas.bsky.social and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. @bongbongmarcos reaffirmed the shared commitment to democracy, regional stability and deeper 🇪🇺-🇵🇭 cooperation in important areas like security, trade, green and digital transition.