https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/philippines/?xtor=RSS-1 Political relations High-level visits have taken place on both sides in recent years, including President François Hollande's visit to the Philippines in February 2015, President Benigno Aquino's visit to Paris in September 2014 and Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault's visit to Manila and Cebu in October 2012. Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne, Minister of State attached to the French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, travelled to the Philippines in late June 2019. France is monitoring with concern (…) en https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/local/cache-vignettes/L144xH72/visuel_defaut_une_fd-44916-890bc.jpg?1702480412 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr?xtor=RSS-1 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/philippines/news/article/philippines-earthquake-in-cebu-island-01-10-25?xtor=RSS-1 France offers its condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims of the September 30th earthquake that struck the Philippine island of Cebu. France stands with the Philippines and expresses its utmost solidarity with its people and authorities. 2025-10-02 09:58:53 59183_285932 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/philippines/news/article/philippines-release-of-lawyer-and-activist-leila-de-lima-15-11-23?xtor=RSS-1 France welcomes with relief Leila de Lima's release on bail on November 13. The lawyer and human rights activist had been jailed for more than six years. France will continue to closely monitor court proceedings and calls for a swift resolution of the situation in accordance with legal procedures and Philippine law. 2023-11-15 16:36:47 59183_276364 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/philippines/news/article/philippines-visit-by-chrysoula-zacharopoulou-30-07-02-08-2023?xtor=RSS-1 Chrysoula Zacharopoulou, Minister of State for Development, Francophonie and International Partnerships, attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, will be traveling to the Philippines from July 30 to August 2. The Minister of State will meet with the Philippine authorities. She will inaugurate a plastics recycling plant in the Manila region, which constitutes concrete proof of France's commitment to combating climate change and a key priority for our cooperation with the (…) 2023-07-28 15:42:37 59183_274508