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- Oct 20
Manila summons Chinese envoy over remarks it calls a threat to use force
Foreign Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro called in Ambassador Jing Quan on Monday, 19 October, after he said Beijing could easily win a military confrontation with the Philippines.
- Oct 16
Manila protests Chinese envoy's 'thinly veiled threat' remark as Beijing vows countermeasures
Ambassador Jing Quan said on Thursday, 15 October, that China could easily win a clash with the Philippines. On Friday, 16 October, Manila called the remark a threat, and Beijing's defense ministry promised unspecified countermeasures.
- Oct 7
Polish President Karol Nawrocki boxes with Manny Pacquiao during official Philippines visit
Polish President Karol Nawrocki completed a focus mitt boxing workout with former world champion Manny Pacquiao during an official trip to Manila that included bilateral agreements with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
- Oct 7
Polish President Karol Nawrocki visits the Philippines to expand defence, trade and diplomatic ties
Karol Nawrocki completed high-level talks with Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Manila, opening the first visit by a Polish president to the Philippines to promote IT trade, G20 membership goals and PZL Mielec defence deliveries.
- Oct 5
Karol Nawrocki begins official visit to the Philippines for G20 talks and IT summit
Polish President Karol Nawrocki opens a three-day official visit to Manila on 6 October 2026, meeting President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and addressing the 5th Poland-Philippines IT Business Summit.
- Sep 22
EU and Philippines agree on trade deal as Canada advances parallel pact
Brussels and Manila have reached an agreement in principle on a free trade deal that removes tariffs on over 94% of tariff lines, while Canada reports separate talks are 90% complete.
