Department of Foreign Affairs

  • Objectives
  • To contribute to the enhancement of national security and the protection of the territorial integrity and national sovereignty;

    To participate in the national endeavor to sustain development and to enhance the Philippines' competitive edge in a global milieu;

    To protect the rights and promote the welfare of Filipinos overseas and to mobilize them as partners in national development;

    To project a positive image of the Philippines;

    To increase international understanding of Philippine culture for mutually-beneficial relations with other countries; and,

    To increase and maximize human, financial, technological and other resources to optimize the performance of the Department.

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