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  • Philippine and UK governments, Bantay Kita partner to boost the country’s EITI bid

    The UK supports the Philippine agenda on strengthening transparency and accountability in extractive industries

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British Chamber of Commerce Philippines appoints new Chairman

    The British Chamber of Commerce Philippines announced the appointment of Mr. Roger Lamb as Chairman of its Board of Directors

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • DFID Research: Keeping people, economies and potatoes healthy

    An educational video looks at the work undertaken by the International Potato Centre in Lima, Peru.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary marks 20th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague recognises the bravery of journalists around the globe on World Press Freedom Day.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary written statement on Consular Strategy 2013-16

    The Foreign Secretary today launched a new strategy for consular services from 2013 to 2016 titled “Consular Excellence”

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British Embassy Manila to celebrate Earth Day with film screening

    In celebration of Earth Day 2013, the British Embassy and its partners are hosting a private screening of the movie Thin Ice at SM Megamall.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Advisory for British nationals in Cebu

    Our Honorary Consul in Cebu will retire on 19 April. For urgent consular matters, please contact the British Embassy Manila.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary's remarks on constructive G8 Foreign Ministers' meeting

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke at a press conference following the G8 Foreign Ministers' meeting today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • FCO welcomes Amnesty International work on abolition of death penalty

    Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi has welcomed Amnesty International's report on the use of the death penalty.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British Embassy Manila: Condolences for former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher

    Following the death of Baroness Thatcher, a condolence book will be open to the public at the British Embassy Manila.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Department of Justice and Philippine National Police enhance inter-agency cooperation on human rights

    The Embassy-funded project seeks to improve the investigation and prosecution of torture cases and strengthen human rights in the Philippines.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Manila conference on energy efficiency

    The British Embassy, Clinton Foundation and the Department of Energy have partnered on an energy efficiency conference to improve operations that will yield cost savings.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK business delegation in Manila

    A business delegation from the UK in the defence and aid-funded business sectors arrived in Manila as part of the UK government’s initiative to stimulate bilateral ties.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • South-East Asia Forum

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire spoke about the close relationship between the UK and South East Asia.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Change of Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Philippines

    Mr Asif Anwar Ahmad has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of the Philippines.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Philippines well-placed to lead in renewable energy

    UK companies shared their capabilities in renewable energy at a seminar organised by the British Embassy, the UK Trade and Investment and BCCP.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • DFID Research: A responsive database in agricultural research

    The CGIAR Aquatic Agricultural Systems (AAS) programme is planning to launch a new GIS database, providing detailed geographical information on worldwide food production systems.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK government introduces pre-entry tuberculosis screening for long-term UK visas

    The UK Border Agency has today announced the arrangements for the introduction of pre-entry tuberculosis (TB) screening in the Philippines.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British Embassy launches initiative to safeguard children online

    The British Embassy and its partners are launching a campaign to safeguard children against online abuse.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Ombudsman, British Embassy ink memorandum of agreement to fight corruption

    The British embassy and the Philippines’ Office of the Ombudsman are partnering to help boost the agency’s anti-corruption efforts.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government