Massimo Santoro, EU Ambassador to the Philippines @EUinthePH | RT/Follows ≠ Endorsement
Makati, Philippines
Joined February 2021
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A heartfelt thank you to the wonderful EUDEL team for organising a productive visit to Mindanao! 🇪🇺 Grateful for all the hard work behind the scenes, thoughtful coordination, and opportunity to strengthen partnerships and advance our shared priorities. Maraming salamat!
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It was a pleasure to meet again Mayor Rolando Uy in Cagayan de Oro to discuss the city’s green economy agenda, and to visit the port to learn more about its role in connecting Mindanao to trade opportunities. The EU is committed to supporting sustainable growth across the region.
Global Gateway supports greener growth in Mindanao. 🇪🇺 In Iligan, we’re turning our EU-Philippines Green Economy Partnership into action through an EU-funded study exploring a circular economy partnership for the city.
Back in Marawi with @UNOPS_Chief Jorge Moreira da Silva for the opening of the EU-funded Peace and Mediation Center at MSU and handover of the Claims Processing Information System to the Marawi Compensation Board. The EU stands with Marawi and BARMM for prosperity!
What young people learn today can shape our shared future. 🇪🇺🇵🇭
That is why we invest in education. To help young Filipinos pursue their ambitions and strengthen their communities.
My latest op-ed:
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🇪🇺🇵🇭 Great to engage with students at Pampanga State Agricultural University on the growing EU–Philippines partnership in education, research and innovation — from Erasmus+ opportunities to digital skills, AI and a future-ready workforce.
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A very valuable exchange with Senator @migzzubiri and EU Member States’ Ambassadors on Philippine foreign policy and the future of EU–Philippines relations. We continue turning our Enhanced Partnership into concrete cooperation.
#EUinPH #TeamEurope
🇪🇺 Advancing shared priorities through the EU–Philippines Enhanced Partnership.
@EUAmbPH Massimo Santoro and EU Member States’ Ambassadors met @migzzubiri to discuss EU–Philippines ties, regional security, prosperity and the rules-based international order.
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Free and open seas are a shared global responsibility.
The Pledge on Maintaining the Integrity of the International Law of the Sea – No Fees/No Tolls, led by EU HR/VP Kaja Kallas, brings countries together to uphold freedom of navigation and international law.
Free and open seas. No fees. No tolls.
The EU, the Philippines and countries worldwide stand united through the Pledge on Maintaining the Integrity of the International Law of the Sea – No Fees/No Tolls, led by HR/VP Kaja Kallas.
eeas.europa.eu/delegations/p…
#EUinPH #NoFeesNoTolls
Firmly against the death penalty in all circumstances. Today, we renew our commitment to its universal abolition.
On the European and World Day against the Death Penalty, the 🇪🇺EU and Council of Europe reaffirm their opposition to capital punishment.
Read the statement: eeas.europa.eu/eeas/european…
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An excellent second session of our EU-PH Security and Defence Dialogue! Enhancing our partnership on common security priorities!
🇪🇺🇵🇭Working together for peace and security.
MD for Peace, Security and Defence @BvonSeherrThoss and USEC Leo Herrera Lim cochair the EU-PH Security and Defence Dialogue! Maritime security, freedom of navigation, cyber, hybrid, FIMI at the center of the discussions.
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Strong EU-Philippines alignment on what matters most: a rules-based order anchored in international law, incl. UNCLOS. Great to see our security dialogue deepening. 🇪🇺🤝🇵🇭 #EUinPH
🇪🇺🇵🇭 Upholding a rules-based international order!
EEAS MD for Peace, Security and Defence @BvonSeherrThoss and National Security Adviser Eduardo Oban Jr. discussing Regional and global security, challenges and responses, centrality of international law for peace.
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What happens at sea matters for Europe and the Philippines. Under our Enhanced Partnership, 🇪🇺 and 🇵🇭 are deepening practical cooperation on maritime issues. Excellent work of both teams at the 4th Subcommittee meeting!
Human rights, fundamental freedoms and a vibrant civic space are at the heart of our partnership. Frank and constructive exchanges like these show the strength of the Enhanced EU-Philippines partnership! 🇪🇺🇵🇭
Women’s equal participation in decision-making is key to more inclusive democracies.
Honoured to deliver the opening remarks at the 4th ASEAN Women Leaders’ Summit and reaffirm the EU’s commitment to women’s leadership and equal opportunities.
#EUinPH #EUinASEAN
🇪🇺🇵🇭 Honoured to join @ADBPresident Masato Kanda at “Europe and ADB: Stronger Together”, marking six decades of cooperation and 30 years of the ADB European Representative Office.
The EU is committed to strengthening cooperation with the ADB for sustainable development.
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🇪🇺🇵🇭 A major milestone in our partnership: the substantive conclusion of EU–Philippines FTA negotiations! A step towards deeper trade ties, new opportunities for businesses and sustainable growth—reflecting our shared commitment to open, rules-based trade.
A breakthrough and a win for both sides 🇪🇺🇵🇭
This deal deepens our ties with one of Southeast Asia's most dynamic economies. Huge room to grow beyond today's trade of ~ €18B in goods, €10B in services.
My joint statement with Trade Secretary Roque 👉 ec.europa.eu/commission/pres….
Having seen firsthand how disasters affect Filipino communities, I have been explained how much preparedness matters.
In my latest Op-Ed, I share how the new EU-PH Enhanced Partnership 🇪🇺🇵🇭 is helping us prepare together and strengthen resilience.
philstar.com/opinion/2026/09…
Deeply concerned by today's incident near Bombay Shoal involving BFAR vessel BRP Datu Magat Salamat. Dangerous manoeuvres at sea endanger lives. Respect for international law of the sea, as reflected in UNCLOS, and 2016 Arbitral Award, is key to maritime security and safety.🇪🇺🇵🇭
Always a pleasure to be back in Davao and to see firsthand the energy and ambition driving Mindanao forward. 🇪🇺🇵🇭
The EU is proud to be a partner in creating more opportunities for investment, innovation and sustainable growth across Mindanao.
Great to engage with @margauxsalcedo on @bncdotph Business 360 about what’s next for 🇪🇺🇵🇭 relations.
Our Enhanced Partnership opens new opportunities in trade, investment, security, and green and digital cooperation.
Thank you for having me!
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