NZ is deeply concerned at dangerous actions today by Chinese vessels towards the Philippines at Second Thomas Shoal. Water cannons and contact by vessels threaten life at sea. Peaceful resolution of maritime disputes in accordance with UNCLOS is fundamental to regional stability.

🇳🇿 is deeply concerned at further actions today by Chinese vessels towards 🇵🇭 at Second Thomas Shoal. These endanger lives at sea. It is fundamental to regional stability that maritime disputes are resolved peacefully in accordance with international law, particularly UNCLOS.

Nagagalak akong makausap ang GPH Peace Implementing Panel Chair and Presidential Assistant Cesar Yano and his team on the different 🇳🇿 ODA projects in #BARMM 🇵🇭 and areas of cooperation with the NZ government. New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade Bangsamoro Government OPAPRU

Excited to welcome Prime Minister Christopher Luxon Christopher Luxon to the 🇵🇭, reaffirming 🇳🇿 commitment to strengthening our bilateral ties. Read more in my interview with Asia Media Centre NZ. 🇳🇿🤝🇵🇭Bongbong Marcos asiamediacentre.org.nz/news/strenghte… #NZPHMalakasNaUgnayan #StrongerTogether

Delighted to welcome Right Honourable Prime Minister Christopher Luxon along with the entire NZ delegation as they arrive here in Manila. Maligayang pagdating sa Pilipinas, Prime Minister Luxon 🇳🇿🤝🇵🇭

Sharing a taste of the Philippines with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and first Filipino Member of Parliament Paulo Garcia, over a jolly stopover at Jollibee! 🇳🇿🇵🇭

New Zealand and the Philippines share a strong desire to do more together and as our nation’s leaders, Bongbong Marcos and I are doing exactly that. Elevating our relationship to a Comprehensive Partnership reflects our ambition to lift our relationship and advance our shared

Great to meet with members of the Makati Business Club and the Philippines New Zealand Business Council today to discuss business opportunities between New Zealand and the Philippines.

A strong energy sector means a stronger economy. I’ve just witnessed the signing of an energy transition cooperation and a strategic economic partnership agreement with the Ayala Group, the Philippines’ oldest and largest conglomerate, with diverse business interests, 60,000

This agreement is a step in the right direction for New Zealand to build a stronger energy sector which strengthens our economy.

Thanks to our Philippine organizers for a wonderful event! ALFREDO E. PASCUAL (“FRED”) DTI Philippines Ayala Corporation

I am so energised when I see New Zealand businesses competing in the world. Because when Kiwi companies do well, the more our economy can strengthen.

I just visited the fast growing Kiwi technology company Building Engineering Design Co here in Manila, which provides shared services in the Philippines supporting upscaling of New Zealand companies. Their office in Manila now has over 350 staff.

Senate President Zubiri, Senator Cayetano and the New Zealand Philippines Parliamentary Friendship Group are great friends of our country. It was great to share perspectives on regional and global security issues and areas for cooperation. Signing the Status of Forces

A fitting last night of my visit to Manila showcasing the best of New Zealand business to the Philippines and providing an opportunity to strengthen the foundations of our long-standing relationships.

Yesterday in Manila, I announced a NZ$41 million contribution for a transformative emissions reduction initiative to accelerate retirement or repurposing of coal-fired power plants under the ADB-led Energy Transition Mechanism.

The First Couple treated themselves to a Jollibee chickenjoy dinner, drawing inspiration from New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon who visited the Philippines recently and made the famous fastfood chain his first stop. mb.com.ph/2024/4/22/insp…

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's visit to the 🇵🇭 strengthens our commitment to 🇳🇿🇵🇭 ties. In his meeting with President Bongbong Marcos, they reaffirmed our enduring partnership. Delighted to have first Filipino MP Paulo Garcia onboard, bridging our nations further. Department of National Defense - Philippines

🇳🇿🇵🇭 A historic milestone - Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and President Bongbong Marcos have agreed to elevate the bilateral relationship to a Comprehensive Partnership by 2026. Both leaders also discussed various areas for collaboration. Read more: beehive.govt.nz/release/compre…

Today marks the end of an incredible journey as my posting in the Philippines comes to a close. Sa mga mamamayan ng Pilipinas, maraming salamat sa pagkakaibigan at sa inyong kabutihang loob. Sa muli nating pagkikita. Mabuhay ang New Zealand! Mabuhay ang Pilipinas! 🇳🇿🇵🇭