Massimo Santoro
@euambph.bsky.social
Ambassador of the European Union to the Philippines
🇪🇺🇵🇭AI is shaping our future.
Pleased to have opened the 🇪🇺–🇵🇭Advancing Research and Innovation on Artificial Intelligence Mission with Department of Science and Technology Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr.
Through #GlobalGateway, we're strengthening 🇪🇺-🇵🇭 cooperation on AI and innovation.
#EUinPH
Pleased to have opened the 🇪🇺–🇵🇭Advancing Research and Innovation on Artificial Intelligence Mission with Department of Science and Technology Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr.
Through #GlobalGateway, we're strengthening 🇪🇺-🇵🇭 cooperation on AI and innovation.
#EUinPH
July 30, 2026 at 8:17 AM
🇪🇺🇵🇭AI is shaping our future.
Pleased to have opened the 🇪🇺–🇵🇭Advancing Research and Innovation on Artificial Intelligence Mission with Department of Science and Technology Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr.
Through #GlobalGateway, we're strengthening 🇪🇺-🇵🇭 cooperation on AI and innovation.
#EUinPH
Pleased to have opened the 🇪🇺–🇵🇭Advancing Research and Innovation on Artificial Intelligence Mission with Department of Science and Technology Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr.
Through #GlobalGateway, we're strengthening 🇪🇺-🇵🇭 cooperation on AI and innovation.
#EUinPH
🇪🇺🇵🇭 Strong partnerships are key to a greener future.
Honoured to speak at the Philippine Sustainability Now Forum alongside Department of Energy Secretary Garin and the Italian Chamber of Commerce, reaffirming the EU's commitment to sustainable growth and a resilient economy.
#GlobalGateway #EUinPH
Honoured to speak at the Philippine Sustainability Now Forum alongside Department of Energy Secretary Garin and the Italian Chamber of Commerce, reaffirming the EU's commitment to sustainable growth and a resilient economy.
#GlobalGateway #EUinPH
July 20, 2026 at 7:57 AM
🇪🇺🇵🇭 Strong partnerships are key to a greener future.
Honoured to speak at the Philippine Sustainability Now Forum alongside Department of Energy Secretary Garin and the Italian Chamber of Commerce, reaffirming the EU's commitment to sustainable growth and a resilient economy.
#GlobalGateway #EUinPH
Honoured to speak at the Philippine Sustainability Now Forum alongside Department of Energy Secretary Garin and the Italian Chamber of Commerce, reaffirming the EU's commitment to sustainable growth and a resilient economy.
#GlobalGateway #EUinPH
🇪🇺🇵🇭 Thank you to Department of National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. for an excellent discussion, continuing our work together for strengthening the EU-Philippines cooperation. The EU remains committed to supporting peace, security, and regional stability.
#EUinPH
#EUinPH
July 16, 2026 at 7:43 AM
🇪🇺🇵🇭 Thank you to Department of National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. for an excellent discussion, continuing our work together for strengthening the EU-Philippines cooperation. The EU remains committed to supporting peace, security, and regional stability.
#EUinPH
#EUinPH
🇪🇺🇵🇭 Tourism builds bridges between people and cultures.
Thank you to Department of Tourism Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay for a productive discussion on EU-Philippines tourism.
Together, we explored how together we can support increased sustainable and resilient tourism.
#EUinPH
Thank you to Department of Tourism Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay for a productive discussion on EU-Philippines tourism.
Together, we explored how together we can support increased sustainable and resilient tourism.
#EUinPH
July 14, 2026 at 10:02 AM
🇪🇺🇵🇭 Tourism builds bridges between people and cultures.
Thank you to Department of Tourism Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay for a productive discussion on EU-Philippines tourism.
Together, we explored how together we can support increased sustainable and resilient tourism.
#EUinPH
Thank you to Department of Tourism Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay for a productive discussion on EU-Philippines tourism.
Together, we explored how together we can support increased sustainable and resilient tourism.
#EUinPH
🇪🇺🇵🇭 The 10th anniversary of the South China Sea Arbitral Award is a reminder of the importance of international law and cooperation.
I was honoured to join the discussion and reaffirm the EU's commitment to peace, stability, and the rules-based international order.
#EUinPH
I was honoured to join the discussion and reaffirm the EU's commitment to peace, stability, and the rules-based international order.
#EUinPH
July 14, 2026 at 2:09 AM
🇪🇺🇵🇭 The 10th anniversary of the South China Sea Arbitral Award is a reminder of the importance of international law and cooperation.
I was honoured to join the discussion and reaffirm the EU's commitment to peace, stability, and the rules-based international order.
#EUinPH
I was honoured to join the discussion and reaffirm the EU's commitment to peace, stability, and the rules-based international order.
#EUinPH
South China Sea: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the tenth anniversary of the Arbitral Award between the Philippines and China
www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
South China Sea: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the tenth anniversary of the Arbitral Award between the Philippines and China
The EU issued a statement on the tenth anniversary of the Arbitral Award between the Philippines and China under Annex VII to the UNCLOS, expressing deep concern about the steady increase of tensions ...
www.consilium.europa.eu
July 12, 2026 at 1:55 AM
South China Sea: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the tenth anniversary of the Arbitral Award between the Philippines and China
www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/pre...
🇪🇺🇵🇭 Delighted to continue the conversation with Mayor @VicoSotto!
Building on our continued cooperation, we discussed on good governance, innovation, support to youth.
#EUinPH
Building on our continued cooperation, we discussed on good governance, innovation, support to youth.
#EUinPH
July 9, 2026 at 1:19 AM
🇪🇺🇵🇭 Delighted to continue the conversation with Mayor @VicoSotto!
Building on our continued cooperation, we discussed on good governance, innovation, support to youth.
#EUinPH
Building on our continued cooperation, we discussed on good governance, innovation, support to youth.
#EUinPH
Honoured to speak at the 2026 Graduation Exercises of St. Paul University Tuguegarao.
To the graduates: stay curious, embrace change, and lead with integrity. The future belongs to those who turn challenges into opportunities.
Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🎓🇪🇺🇵🇭
#EUinPH
To the graduates: stay curious, embrace change, and lead with integrity. The future belongs to those who turn challenges into opportunities.
Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🎓🇪🇺🇵🇭
#EUinPH
June 14, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Honoured to speak at the 2026 Graduation Exercises of St. Paul University Tuguegarao.
To the graduates: stay curious, embrace change, and lead with integrity. The future belongs to those who turn challenges into opportunities.
Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🎓🇪🇺🇵🇭
#EUinPH
To the graduates: stay curious, embrace change, and lead with integrity. The future belongs to those who turn challenges into opportunities.
Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🎓🇪🇺🇵🇭
#EUinPH
🇪🇺🇵🇭 Deeply saddened by the devastating earthquake that struck Mindanao this morning.
My thoughts are with all those affected and the responders assisting impacted communities.
The European Union stands in solidarity with the people of Mindanao and the Philippines.
My thoughts are with all those affected and the responders assisting impacted communities.
The European Union stands in solidarity with the people of Mindanao and the Philippines.
June 8, 2026 at 10:02 AM
🇪🇺🇵🇭 Deeply saddened by the devastating earthquake that struck Mindanao this morning.
My thoughts are with all those affected and the responders assisting impacted communities.
The European Union stands in solidarity with the people of Mindanao and the Philippines.
My thoughts are with all those affected and the responders assisting impacted communities.
The European Union stands in solidarity with the people of Mindanao and the Philippines.
🇪🇺🇵🇭 Congratulations to Secretary Mel Sarmiento and OPAPRU for a successful International and Private Partners Forum 2026.
Encouraged to see partners united in support of peace and inclusive development in Mindanao and BARMM.
#EUinPH
Encouraged to see partners united in support of peace and inclusive development in Mindanao and BARMM.
#EUinPH
June 6, 2026 at 6:33 AM
🇪🇺🇵🇭 Congratulations to Secretary Mel Sarmiento and OPAPRU for a successful International and Private Partners Forum 2026.
Encouraged to see partners united in support of peace and inclusive development in Mindanao and BARMM.
#EUinPH
Encouraged to see partners united in support of peace and inclusive development in Mindanao and BARMM.
#EUinPH
🇪🇺🇵🇭 Fruitful meeting with DBM Secretary Kim de Leon to discuss EU–Philippines cooperation on good governance, public financial management, and public procurement reform.
I look forward to continuing our partnership in support of transparent, accountable, and inclusive institutions.
I look forward to continuing our partnership in support of transparent, accountable, and inclusive institutions.
June 4, 2026 at 12:36 PM
🇪🇺🇵🇭 Fruitful meeting with DBM Secretary Kim de Leon to discuss EU–Philippines cooperation on good governance, public financial management, and public procurement reform.
I look forward to continuing our partnership in support of transparent, accountable, and inclusive institutions.
I look forward to continuing our partnership in support of transparent, accountable, and inclusive institutions.
🇪🇺🇵🇭 Glad to join Secretary Kim de Leon, COA, GPPB, civil society, and UNDP in launching a new EU-funded partnership to strengthen public procurement in the Philippines.
A step forward for transparency, accountability, and inclusive governance.
#EUinPH #GoodGovernance
A step forward for transparency, accountability, and inclusive governance.
#EUinPH #GoodGovernance
June 4, 2026 at 8:12 AM
🇪🇺🇵🇭 Glad to join Secretary Kim de Leon, COA, GPPB, civil society, and UNDP in launching a new EU-funded partnership to strengthen public procurement in the Philippines.
A step forward for transparency, accountability, and inclusive governance.
#EUinPH #GoodGovernance
A step forward for transparency, accountability, and inclusive governance.
#EUinPH #GoodGovernance
🇪🇺🇵🇭 Good discussion with MARINA Administrator Sonia Malaluan on the future of the Philippine maritime sector.
Through the SCOPE Seafarers Project, the EU supports stronger maritime governance, skills development, and digitalisation in the Philippines.
#EUinPH #GlobalGateway
Through the SCOPE Seafarers Project, the EU supports stronger maritime governance, skills development, and digitalisation in the Philippines.
#EUinPH #GlobalGateway
June 2, 2026 at 9:50 AM
🇪🇺🇵🇭 Good discussion with MARINA Administrator Sonia Malaluan on the future of the Philippine maritime sector.
Through the SCOPE Seafarers Project, the EU supports stronger maritime governance, skills development, and digitalisation in the Philippines.
#EUinPH #GlobalGateway
Through the SCOPE Seafarers Project, the EU supports stronger maritime governance, skills development, and digitalisation in the Philippines.
#EUinPH #GlobalGateway
🎬Great first week for Cine Europa 2026 at Shangri-La Plaza.
Two more days of screenings to go, followed by three more venues across the Philippines.
Thank you to our embassies, partners, and audiences for making this festival possible.
Join us for the best of European Cinema!
Two more days of screenings to go, followed by three more venues across the Philippines.
Thank you to our embassies, partners, and audiences for making this festival possible.
Join us for the best of European Cinema!
June 1, 2026 at 5:04 AM
🎬Great first week for Cine Europa 2026 at Shangri-La Plaza.
Two more days of screenings to go, followed by three more venues across the Philippines.
Thank you to our embassies, partners, and audiences for making this festival possible.
Join us for the best of European Cinema!
Two more days of screenings to go, followed by three more venues across the Philippines.
Thank you to our embassies, partners, and audiences for making this festival possible.
Join us for the best of European Cinema!
🇪🇺🇵🇭 Pleased to host the MARINA Multi-Sector Governance Council today.
Together, we discussed strengthening the Philippine maritime sector and supporting Filipino seafarers.
Through #GlobalGateway, the EU remains committed to maritime cooperation with the Philippines.
Together, we discussed strengthening the Philippine maritime sector and supporting Filipino seafarers.
Through #GlobalGateway, the EU remains committed to maritime cooperation with the Philippines.
May 29, 2026 at 8:07 AM
🇪🇺🇵🇭 Pleased to host the MARINA Multi-Sector Governance Council today.
Together, we discussed strengthening the Philippine maritime sector and supporting Filipino seafarers.
Through #GlobalGateway, the EU remains committed to maritime cooperation with the Philippines.
Together, we discussed strengthening the Philippine maritime sector and supporting Filipino seafarers.
Through #GlobalGateway, the EU remains committed to maritime cooperation with the Philippines.
🏛️ Honoured to join the inauguration of the refurbished BTA Parliament today, a symbol of progress, democracy & peace in the Bangsamoro.
Thanks to Speaker Yacob, for your leadership. Proud 🇪🇺support through #SUBATRA is helping build the institutions the Bangsamoro people deserve.
Thanks to Speaker Yacob, for your leadership. Proud 🇪🇺support through #SUBATRA is helping build the institutions the Bangsamoro people deserve.
May 25, 2026 at 12:19 PM
🏛️ Honoured to join the inauguration of the refurbished BTA Parliament today, a symbol of progress, democracy & peace in the Bangsamoro.
Thanks to Speaker Yacob, for your leadership. Proud 🇪🇺support through #SUBATRA is helping build the institutions the Bangsamoro people deserve.
Thanks to Speaker Yacob, for your leadership. Proud 🇪🇺support through #SUBATRA is helping build the institutions the Bangsamoro people deserve.
Great to have witnessed communities, LGUs, Indigenous leaders, educators & youth united under the EU-funded #ClimateCARE Multisectoral Service Caravan. Building climate-resilient, inclusive & protective communities — from the ground up.🇪🇺🇵🇭
#NatureBasedSolutions #DRRM #EUinPH
#NatureBasedSolutions #DRRM #EUinPH
May 25, 2026 at 8:27 AM
Great to have witnessed communities, LGUs, Indigenous leaders, educators & youth united under the EU-funded #ClimateCARE Multisectoral Service Caravan. Building climate-resilient, inclusive & protective communities — from the ground up.🇪🇺🇵🇭
#NatureBasedSolutions #DRRM #EUinPH
#NatureBasedSolutions #DRRM #EUinPH
Today, we handed over the School of Living Tradition in Upi to the BARMM Ministry of Indigenous Peoples' Affairs; a milestone for cultural preservation & indigenous community empowerment in the Bangsamoro. Proud to deliver this together as #TeamEurope 🇪🇺🇪🇸 with @EmbEspFilipinas.
May 25, 2026 at 7:40 AM
Today, we handed over the School of Living Tradition in Upi to the BARMM Ministry of Indigenous Peoples' Affairs; a milestone for cultural preservation & indigenous community empowerment in the Bangsamoro. Proud to deliver this together as #TeamEurope 🇪🇺🇪🇸 with @EmbEspFilipinas.
Fruitful exchange with EU Chief Negotiator Dora Correia and representatives of the European business community in the Philippines on the ongoing EU–Philippines FTA talks.
An ambitious and modern FTA can strengthen trade, investment, and sustainable economic cooperation.
An ambitious and modern FTA can strengthen trade, investment, and sustainable economic cooperation.
May 19, 2026 at 6:58 AM
Fruitful exchange with EU Chief Negotiator Dora Correia and representatives of the European business community in the Philippines on the ongoing EU–Philippines FTA talks.
An ambitious and modern FTA can strengthen trade, investment, and sustainable economic cooperation.
An ambitious and modern FTA can strengthen trade, investment, and sustainable economic cooperation.
The EU and the Philippines officially opened the 6th round of Free Trade Agreement negotiations in Manila today.
Looking forward to productive discussions to strengthen our economic partnership, create new opportunities, and support resilient supply chains.
Looking forward to productive discussions to strengthen our economic partnership, create new opportunities, and support resilient supply chains.
May 19, 2026 at 2:55 AM
The EU and the Philippines officially opened the 6th round of Free Trade Agreement negotiations in Manila today.
Looking forward to productive discussions to strengthen our economic partnership, create new opportunities, and support resilient supply chains.
Looking forward to productive discussions to strengthen our economic partnership, create new opportunities, and support resilient supply chains.
Thank you Hon. Chief Justice Gesmundo for a valuable meeting, discussing our partnership, advancing judicial reforms through our EU GOJUST programme. Bayanihan para sa Katarungan! #SupremeCourtPH
May 15, 2026 at 9:28 AM
Thank you Hon. Chief Justice Gesmundo for a valuable meeting, discussing our partnership, advancing judicial reforms through our EU GOJUST programme. Bayanihan para sa Katarungan! #SupremeCourtPH
Productive meeting with OPAPRU Secretary Sarmiento to reaffirm the EU and PH common work for peace, reconciliation and inclusive development in Mindanao and BARMM. Committed to supporting the Bangsamoro peace process and a peaceful and resilient future for all Filipinos!
May 14, 2026 at 9:57 AM
Productive meeting with OPAPRU Secretary Sarmiento to reaffirm the EU and PH common work for peace, reconciliation and inclusive development in Mindanao and BARMM. Committed to supporting the Bangsamoro peace process and a peaceful and resilient future for all Filipinos!
Thank you to our partners, friends, and guests who joined us for the Europe Day 2026 Reception this evening.
It has been a meaningful celebration of peace, partnership, dialogue, and the enduring friendship between Europe and the Philippines.
#EUinPH #EuropeDay
It has been a meaningful celebration of peace, partnership, dialogue, and the enduring friendship between Europe and the Philippines.
#EUinPH #EuropeDay
May 14, 2026 at 9:55 AM
Thank you to our partners, friends, and guests who joined us for the Europe Day 2026 Reception this evening.
It has been a meaningful celebration of peace, partnership, dialogue, and the enduring friendship between Europe and the Philippines.
#EUinPH #EuropeDay
It has been a meaningful celebration of peace, partnership, dialogue, and the enduring friendship between Europe and the Philippines.
#EUinPH #EuropeDay
On #EuropeDay2026, we reaffirm 🇪🇺’s commitment to democracy, unity, and global partnerships in a complex world. In my Philstar column, I reflect on how 🇪🇺 works with partners, including 🇵🇭, to build a more secure and sustainable future. 🇪🇺
Read more:
www.philstar.com/opinion/2026...
Read more:
www.philstar.com/opinion/2026...
Europe Day 2026: Defending democracy, strengthening unity, shaping the future with our partners
Last night, the Rizal Monument and the dancing fountains of Rizal Park were lit up in the blue and gold of the European Union flag.
www.philstar.com
May 14, 2026 at 9:53 AM
On #EuropeDay2026, we reaffirm 🇪🇺’s commitment to democracy, unity, and global partnerships in a complex world. In my Philstar column, I reflect on how 🇪🇺 works with partners, including 🇵🇭, to build a more secure and sustainable future. 🇪🇺
Read more:
www.philstar.com/opinion/2026...
Read more:
www.philstar.com/opinion/2026...
Celebrated #EuropeDay2026 at the European Garden in Rizal Park with the inauguration of the 🇪🇺 map and mural, with
NPDC, DFA, and 🇪🇺 Member State colleagues. As the Rizal Monument and dancing fountains lit up in 🇪🇺 colours, we celebrated 🇪🇺🇵🇭 friendship and partnership!
NPDC, DFA, and 🇪🇺 Member State colleagues. As the Rizal Monument and dancing fountains lit up in 🇪🇺 colours, we celebrated 🇪🇺🇵🇭 friendship and partnership!
May 14, 2026 at 9:52 AM
Celebrated #EuropeDay2026 at the European Garden in Rizal Park with the inauguration of the 🇪🇺 map and mural, with
NPDC, DFA, and 🇪🇺 Member State colleagues. As the Rizal Monument and dancing fountains lit up in 🇪🇺 colours, we celebrated 🇪🇺🇵🇭 friendship and partnership!
NPDC, DFA, and 🇪🇺 Member State colleagues. As the Rizal Monument and dancing fountains lit up in 🇪🇺 colours, we celebrated 🇪🇺🇵🇭 friendship and partnership!