It was a great honour to meet President-elect
@bongbongmarcos
today. I presented him with a letter of congratulations from
@BorisJohnson
. We discussed the strong friendship between ๐ฌ๐ง & ๐ต๐ญ & joint priorities inc economic development, climate, peace & stability .
I was honored to present my credentials to President Rodrigo Duterte yesterday. It is a time of great opportunity for the UK and the Philippines. I will uphold the trust placed in me by working tirelessly to further strengthen the deep partnership between our two countries. ๐ฌ๐ง๐ต๐ญ
Last night I met Roy Mabasa, brother of Percy Mabasa. We spoke about his familyโs continuing fear about the death threats they are receiving and our shared hope that those responsible for Percyโs killing will be identified and brought to justice promptly.
Thank you Mr President
@bongbongmarcos
, First Lady Liza Marcos, Congressman
@sandromarcos7
, Mr. Speaker Martin Romualdez and Simon Marcos for being the first to sign the condolence book for Her Majesty The Queen. We are grateful for your kind words & warm memories of Her Majesty.
Last sunrise over
#Lagos
on route to the airport. I shall miss you very much, Nigeria. Thank you, dear Nigerian friends, for your support and friendship. My successor
@HCThompson001
starts next week and she will do an amazing job.
@UKinNigeria
We congratulate the Philippines on its successful national elections. We look forward to working with the next President, Vice-President and all elected officials to further strengthen our long-standing ๐ฌ๐ง๐ต๐ญ ties.
.
@RichardGrahamUK
represented ๐ฌ๐ง
@10DowningStreet
at the inauguration of Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. as 17th President of the Republic of the Philippines. Congratulations and mabuhay Mr President
@bongbongmarcos
. We look forward to working with you and your team ๐ฌ๐ง๐ต๐ญ
๐ฌ๐ง welcomes that
@AttyLeiladeLima
has been released on bail after six years.
A significant step for
#RuleOfLaw
in the ๐ต๐ญ.
We will continue to follow her case closely and look forward to seeing the remaining charges against her resolved quickly in accordance with ๐ต๐ญ law.
I'm so proud that the best ๐ฌ๐ง bands and musicians are choosing
#Manila
.
I guess they must have worked out that, traffic or no traffic, ๐ฅ It's More Fun in the Philippines ๐ฅ
@coldplay
#ChrisMartin
#MusicIsGREAT
๐ฌ๐ง๐ต๐ญ๐ฌ๐ง๐ต๐ญ๐ฌ๐ง๐ต๐ญ๐ฌ๐ง๐ต๐ญ๐ฌ๐ง๐ต๐ญ๐ฌ๐ง
The ๐ฌ๐ง is aware of the unsafe actions by CCG vessels against Philippines BFAR vessels near Scarborough Shoal today. This endangers lives and livelihoods and undermines regional peace and stability. The UK reiterates its full support for UNCLOS.
STATEMENT OF THE
NATIONAL TASK FORCE FOR THE WEST PHILIPPINE SEA
9 December 2023
Manila, Philippines
ย
The National Task Force West Philippine Sea (NTFWPS) vehemently condemns the illegal and aggressive actions carried out by the Chinese Coast Guard and Chinese Maritime Militia
This week marks one year since my family and I arrived in ๐ต๐ญ. What a privilege it is to live and work here. I couldnโt think of anywhere I would rather be.
@ukinphilippines
๐ฌ๐ง๐ต๐ญ
Shocking OpEd in this morningโs
@PhilstarNews
. Upsetting to see these lies in print. Letโs be clear: Russia invaded a sovereign state. It is committing war crimes & shows complete disregard for international law & civilian life.
#StandWithUkraine
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Wonderful to see you,
@AttyLeiladeLima
.
Thank you for the broad-ranging conversation, including on human rights and access to justice in ๐ต๐ญ.
๐ฌ๐ง๐ค๐ต๐ญ
This is what diplomacy looks like. 14 women ambassadors in ๐ต๐ญ. Diverse and confident. Smart and focused. Kind and supportive. I feel both proud and lucky to be part of this amazing group of women. โค๏ธ
#WomensMonth
Masuwerte akong nakapunta sa
#ManilaCathedral
kahapon. Inay ng lahat ng mga simbahan sa Pilipinas ito at talaga maganda ito. Inaasahan kong bumalik sa pagsamba dito kapag bukas ito.
In response to the devastation caused by Typhoon
#OdettePH
, the UK is contributing ยฃ750,000 to the
@ifrc
emergency appeal supporting
@philredcross
. ๐ฌ๐ง stands in solidarity with ๐ต๐ญ. Our thoughts are will all those affected.
The UK is concerned by continued reports of dangerous conduct towards Filipino vessels in the South China Sea.
The United Kingdom stands steadfast in its commitment to international law, in particular UNCLOS, in the South China Sea.
'Our app is the first for children by children.'
Brain Squad are a group of Nigerian girls who created the award-winning 'Handsout' app. The app makes it easy to donate books, stationery and other essentials, to Nigerian children. ๐ฒ๐
#BBCWhatsNew
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#BrainSquad
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#Handsout
๐ฌ๐ง condemns today's unsafe actions by Chinese vessels against ๐ต๐ญ in Second Thomas Shoal, which resulted in ๐ต๐ญ injuries. ๐ฌ๐ง reiterates its opposition to any action which raises tensions & endangers lives, threatening regional peace & stability. We call for adherence to UNCLOS.
๐ฌ๐ง welcomes the news that all charges against
@AttyLeiladeLima
& her co-defendants have been dropped.
This is a significant step for the rule of law.
We are heartened that Atty de Lima will now be able to enjoy her unmitigated freedom.
๐ฌ๐ง๐ค๐ต๐ญ
DE LIMA IS FREE
BREAKING: Muntinlupa City Regional Trial Court Branch 206 acquits Leila de Lima of her remaining drug charge. The former senator is now free from all her drug cases filed during the Duterte administration.
Story soon on .
Today, Her Majesty The Queen sent President Duterte a message offering her condolences and deepest sympathies to all those affected by
#OdettePH
. ๐ฌ๐ง stands in solidarity with the Philippines and Filipino people in the wake of this devastating typhoon. ๐ฌ๐ง๐ต๐ญ
๐ฌ๐ง is very concerned by reports of unsafe conduct towards Philippines vessels on their latest resupply mission to the Ayungin Shoal. ๐ฌ๐ง joins the ๐ต๐ญ in calling for adherence to UNCLOS and the 2016 aribtral award. We oppose actions which raise tensions in the South China Sea.
Nakakaproud ang group ng Chevening scholars na ito. Pupunta silang 34 sa UK para kunin ang kanilang masterโs degreee. Sobrang talented sila. Masuerte sila at masuerte kami na pinili nila ang UK!
#ProudMamaof34
@ukinphilippines
@CheveningFCDO
๐ฌ๐ง notes unsafe actions by the PRC against ๐ต๐ญ vessels for the 2nd day running. This disrupted a ๐ต๐ญ routine resupply mission & once again undermines regional stability. ๐ฌ๐ง calls for adherence to UNCLOS & the respect of the 2016 arbitral award which is binding on both parties.
Statement of the National Task Force-West Philippine Sea
December 10, 2023, Manila, Philippines
Today, 10 December 2023, China Coast Guard (CCG) and Chinese Maritime Militia (CMM) vessels harassed, blocked, and executed dangerous maneuvers on Philippine civilian supply vessels,
๐ฌ๐ง condemns the dangerous actions taken by Chinese vessels against ๐ต๐ญ vessels near Second Thomas Shoal yesterday. This interfered with navigational freedoms & escalated tensions. ๐ฌ๐ง reiterates its call for adherence to UNCLOS for all activities in the oceans and seas.
I'm delighted to be the next UK Ambassador to the Philippines & to Palau from this summer. It will be an honour to build on the work of
@DanielPruce
and his talented team to further strengthen our important ties and friendships.
@ukinphilippines
@FCDOGovUK
Change of Her Majestyโs Ambassador to the Philippines | | Ms Laure Beaufils has been appointed Her Majestyโs Ambassador to the Republic of the Philippines and Her Majestyโs Non-Resident Amb
๐ฌ๐ง condemns today's dangerous actions by Chinese vessels against ๐ต๐ญ Coast Guard and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources near Scarborough Shoal.
We reiterate our call for respect for UNCLOS and adherence to the 2016 Arbitral Award, which is legally binding on the parties.
Iโm looking for a fantastic new executive assistant. If you are dynamic, organized, a strong team player and communicator, and if you have experience as an EA, please do apply!
The British Deputy High Commission in Lagos is recruiting a Personal Assistant to the Deputy High Commissioner & Deputy Head of Mission.
Apply Here:
Deadline: 4th January, 2019
An ambassador is nothing without her team. Today we said farewell to my driver Roland, who retires after 35 years of service. He has driven 10 ambassadors & countless Ministers. In 2019 he received a
#BEM
medal for his service.๐๐ฝ Here we are with Rolandโs team. ๐๐๐
Very concerned about the killing of Atty Ma Saniata Liwliwa Gonzales Alzate in Abra.
We urge the Filipino authorities to ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice promptly and to create a safe environment for all lawyers.
We extend our deepest sympathies to her family.
๐ฌ๐ง condemns today's dangerous actions by Chinese vessels against the ๐ต๐ญ. This endamgered lives and resulted in significant damage to a civilian vessel.
๐ฌ๐ง opposes actions which raise tensions and threaten regional peace and stability. We once again urge adherence to UNCLOS.
STATEMENT OF THE
NATIONAL TASK FORCE FOR THE WEST PHILIPPINE SEA
23 March 2024, Manila, Philippines
This morning, a routine rotation and resupply (RoRe) mission to BRP SIERRA MADRE (LS 57) at Ayungin Shoal was conducted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the
๐ฌ๐ง is very concerned about reports of dangerous actions today by Chinese vessels against ๐ต๐ญ Coast Guard ships near Sabina Shoal. ๐ฌ๐ง calls again for respect of international law, including UNCLOS, and adherence to the 2016 Arbitral Award which is legally binding on the parties.
The United Kingdom, supported by allies globally, has identified that Chinese state-affiliated organisations were responsible for 2 malicious cyber campaigns targeting democratic institutions and parliamentarians.
We are taking action ๐
๐๐ฝ The story of a young Filipina who moved to ๐ฌ๐ง in 2016 and has now been given top cadet rank. She is 18 and leading all (400) cadets in Yorkshire. Mabuhay Ashanti Mai Holden.
#PinayTalent
#Merit
#ArmyCadets
Delighted to meet with
@paulsoriano1017
to discuss strategic comms and opportunities to strengthen the cultural relationship between the ๐ฌ๐ง and ๐ต๐ญ, in particular in film and the performance arts.
I am so sad to hear of the building collapse involving a school in Lagos island today. My thoughts and prayers are with the families who have lost loved ones. I pray for the safe rescue of more children and adults and their full recovery.
@UKinNigeria
Such a beautiful day in
#Batanes
. I was completely charmed by the natural beauty and calm, and the culture of the Ivatan people.
I'll be coming back soon with the family!
๐ฌ๐ง๐ค๐ต๐ญ
As the first woman ๐ฌ๐ง Ambassador to ๐ต๐ญ, I'm proud to see this map showing
@FCDOGovUK
's progress on
#gender
equality among ambassadors. We must continue to invest in diversity in race, sexual orientation & socio-economic status. But important to celebrate progress nonetheless!
New Year survey: 73 of 175 ๐ฌ๐ง ambassadors, high commissioners, governors & perm reps to intโl orgs are women; 39 are 1st woman to do their job; ๐ฌ๐ง women are head of mission in ten G20 posts & 55% of overseas jobs in top 2 grades: ๐บ๐ธ๐จ๐ณ๐ซ๐ท๐ฉ๐ช๐ฏ๐ตNATO๐ณ๐ฌ๐ต๐ฑ๐ท๐บ&๐บ๐ณ 50:50:
#GettingThere
We UK residence in Manila is lit in yellow and blue ๐บ๐ฆ in solidarity with our Ukrainian friends. ๐ฌ๐ง stands with the people of Ukraine in the face of Russiaโs ๐ท๐บ unprovoked and illegal attack on the territory of an independent country.
#StandWithUkraine
Happy IDAHOBIT!
Along with these amazing women ambassadors from ๐บ๐ฒ๐จ๐ด๐ฆ๐บ๐ซ๐ท๐ธ๐ช๐ท๐ด๐ณ๐ฑ, I'm proud to wear rainbow colors in solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community and those that face homophobia, biphobia, & transphobia globally.
โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐๐ฉต๐๐
Thank you
@USAmbPH
for the photoshoot!
Iโm in Lagos today, watching the vote alongside many other
@UKinNigeria
observers across the country. We wish all the people of Nigeria a peaceful, free, and fair election.
#NigeriaDecides2019
So happy we have a new Filipino Director of Nursing in a big UK NHS trust. Filipino nurses are a vital part of the
#NHS
. We are honoured to have them, we invest in their learning and support their careers.
@ukinphilippines
@filipinonurseuk
๐ฌ๐ง
@RoyalNavy
vessel
@HMS_Spey
returns to Manila ahead of ๐ต๐ญ-๐บ๐ฒSama Sama naval exercise.
๐ฌ๐ง is proud to be an observer alongside ๐ฏ๐ต๐ฆ๐บ ๐จ๐ฆ.
Together with allies, we will demonstrate inter-operability and show our commitment to freedom of navigation in the high seas.
๐ฌ๐ง๐ค๐ต๐ญ
The Great British Festival is now OPEN!! Come join us in BGC for live music, ballet and Shakespeare, films, British food and drinks, great ๐ฌ๐ง companies and products, and a celebration of our ๐ฌ๐ง๐ต๐ญ friendship!! All day today and tomorrow! โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ
I was deeply moved to join the inauguration of the Dambana ng Paghilom in Caloocan. It is a memorial to the victims of extra judicial killings in the War on Drugs.
A powerful symbol of remembrance, and the road to justice, healing and hope.
Yesterday I hosted some extraordinary candidates from the 2019 elections. We discussed how we could work together to pursue their journey to make politics more issues-based, clean, accountable- and transformational
@MoghaluKingsley
@feladurotoye
@bkolagbegi
@BOGbadamosi
We could do with some of these great machines to clean our waterways in Lagos. But we need to focus on prevention too: letโs cut down all use of single use plastic & enforce the ban on throwing things in the water.
Thank you
@QCMayorJoy
for hosting our fabulous public screening of the
#Coronation
this evening and for lighting up the National Memorial Shrine of Quezon in red, white and blue to honour the occasion.
๐๐ฌ๐ง๐๐ต๐ญ๐๐ฌ๐ง๐๐ต๐ญ๐๐ฌ๐ง๐๐ต๐ญ๐
How exciting. A new Filipino restaurant in London- and it sounds masarap indeed. ๐ฌ๐ง is delighted to be home to such Pinoy talent On my list of essential things to do when I return! ๐ต๐ญ๐ฌ๐ง
Delighted to visit the
@karapatan
offices to discuss human rights in the Philippines with
@TinayPalabay
and Maria Sol Taule.
Ps also happy to meet Red Hot Chili Pepper the human rights cat- who is looking mighty fine with his PRIDE tie! ๐ณ๏ธโ๐
Ilo Ilo!! Between meetings, we were able to explore this beautiful city, packed with history and landmarks. My personal highlight was the Molo Church- fabulous โfeminist churchโ with its all-women ensemble of 16 saints โช๏ธ. Oh andโฆ did I mention the food ๐ฅ๐ฒ??
@ukinphilippines
Merry Christmas ๐ to all of my Filipino friends and colleagues. This year, my thoughts are in particular with all those affected by
#OdettePH
. I hope that Christmas will bring comfort and peace. โฆ
@ukinphilippines
โฉ ๐ฌ๐ง๐ต๐ญ
An incredibly sad day for the UK & many people around the world as we mourn the death of Her Majesty the Queen.She was an extraordinary woman who defined modern Britain at home and abroad. My family & I send our deepest condolences to His Majesty The King and to the
@RoyalFamily
The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.
The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.
At the airport with Sec Galvez & Lotis Ramin of
@AstraZeneca
, receiving ๐ฌ๐ง-donated Covid vaccines. This week we are giving 5.2 million doses to the
#Philippines
via
#COVAX
. Vaccines save lives. ๐ฌ๐ง stands steadfast by its commitment to donate 100m Covid vaccines globally by 2022.
A room full of
#TALENT
!! So delighted for this yearโs ๐ต๐ญ
@CheveningFCDO
cohort, setting off to ๐ฌ๐ง for a fully funded mastersโ degree. And btw, 2/3 are women! Congratulations and have fun.
#PinayPower
#ChosenforChevening
Yesterday, in a beautiful ceremony,
@UPLBOfficial
unveiled a new hibiscus variety, named after me.
I'm deeply touched & honoured by this recognition.
Huge thanks to Chancellor Jose Camacho Jr. and his talented team, esp at the Institute for Plant Breeding.
#Gumamela
๐บ๐บ๐บ
What an honour it was to cohost the premier of รlรฒtลซrรฉ with the extraordinary
@MoAbudu
. รlรฒtลซrรฉ is the best Nigerian film Iโve seen. It is hard-hitting and deeply touching. A story of
#humantrafficking
that must be told- and seen. Please watch it and act
@UKinNigeria
I flew a plane today! And I didnโt crash it either ๐. Brilliant experience of ๐ฌ๐งflight simulators
@AlphaAvGrp
in
#Clark
. World leaders in pilot training. ๐ฌ๐ง expertise, tech and leadership at its best. โ๏ธ โ๏ธ โ๏ธ
@ukinphilippines
Delighted to hand over 3 million pieces of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) to OIC Vergeire of
@DOHgovph
. ๐ฌ๐ง is proud to contribute to the protection of thousands of public health workers in ๐ต๐ญ.
Happy Motherโs Day to all mums - those on earth & those in heaven, those that are able to hold their child, & those that hold them in their hearts forever.
โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ
The below was taken just a few weeks ago when my mum & her husband came to visit us in ๐ต๐ญ. โค๏ธ
So pleased to be hosting ๐ฌ๐ง ambassadors from South East Asia in Manila for our annual conference.
Together we will discuss common priorities, & how ๐ฌ๐ง can work with partners to further promote peace, prosperity & resilience in the region.
And we will enjoy ๐ต๐ญ food of course!
Day 1 of the Great British Festival was a huge success. Thank you for joining us for the entertainment, music and all the celebrations.
We are back tomorrow. Come and join us in Bonifacio High Street for more celebrations!
โค๏ธ๐ฌ๐ง๐ต๐ญโค๏ธ๐ฌ๐ง๐ต๐ญโค๏ธ๐ฌ๐ง๐ต๐ญโค๏ธ๐ฌ๐ง๐ต๐ญ
In celebration of International Day of Women in Diplomacy, explore the inspiring journey of Ambassador Laure Beaufils, a modern-day diplomat who inspires women everywhere ๐โจ
@LaureBeaufils
talks to
@TatlerAsia
about being a modern day diplomat ๐
Did you notice
@theresa_may
was wearing a jacket made by a Nigerian designer yesterday? A tribute to the talent of Nigerian fashion designers, and creative artists more generally.
#ArtisGREAT
@UKinNigeria
My husband and I were honoured to see President
@bongbongmarcos
and First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos in Malacaรฑang Palace last night. It was a wonderful way to welcome in the new year with key members of the administration and other Ambassadors. ๐ฌ๐ง๐ซฑ๐ฝโ๐ซฒ๐พ๐ต๐ญ
Lagos State marathon. Now for the โafterโ photos. It was tough! But it was a fantastic event. Fabulous athmosphere. What a fab community. Thank you
@HerbertOWigwe
@Uzoma_Diamond
! Congrats to all those that took part and esp the amazing para runners.
@UKinNigeria
Today we bid farewell to
@IainCox1
, our fantastic
@ukinphilippines
Political Counsellor, who has been with us for 5 years. We will miss him a lot.
Maraming salamat sa lahat, Iain. Ingat ka at hangang sa muli.
๐ฌ๐ง๐ค๐ต๐ญ
I am heartbroken to hear that more than 70 people have been killed by landslides & floods caused by Tropical Storm
#PaengPH
. All of
@ukinphilippines
and I are thinking of those affected by this tragedy. We are monitoring the situation closely and stand ready to support.
Happy UK-Philippines Friendship Day! What a treat to be able to visit
@natmuseumph
on this day to learn more about Filipino art and culture.
@ukinphilippines
It was important to me to host a group of thoughtful and determined women to talk about the importance of women's political participation this week. As elections approach, women's voice must be heart.
#politicsmatters
#womenmatter
@UKinNigeria