Massimo Santoro
@euambph.bsky.social
Ambassador of the European Union to the Philippines
At the Social Good Summit with @rapplerdotcom with George and Amal Clooney, together with partners and friends, for freedom of speech and good governance.
#GoodGovernance #HumanRights
#GoodGovernance #HumanRights
November 16, 2025 at 6:24 AM
At the Social Good Summit with @rapplerdotcom with George and Amal Clooney, together with partners and friends, for freedom of speech and good governance.
#GoodGovernance #HumanRights
#GoodGovernance #HumanRights
Visiting our EU 🇪🇺 Booth at the IBF Bazaar, supported by @DFA!
Thanks to Foreign Affairs Secretary Theresa Lazaro and Hon Congressperson Rachel Arenas for co-organizing and supporting this meaningful initiative.
Thanks to Foreign Affairs Secretary Theresa Lazaro and Hon Congressperson Rachel Arenas for co-organizing and supporting this meaningful initiative.
November 16, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Visiting our EU 🇪🇺 Booth at the IBF Bazaar, supported by @DFA!
Thanks to Foreign Affairs Secretary Theresa Lazaro and Hon Congressperson Rachel Arenas for co-organizing and supporting this meaningful initiative.
Thanks to Foreign Affairs Secretary Theresa Lazaro and Hon Congressperson Rachel Arenas for co-organizing and supporting this meaningful initiative.
My sincere thanks to President @bongbongmarcos and First Lady Liza Marcos for the invite to the launch of 🇵🇭 Chairship of @ASEAN. Congratulations to the Philippines who will lead ASEAN with excellence, further expanding our already strong 🇪🇺-🇵🇭 partnership!
November 14, 2025 at 1:22 PM
My sincere thanks to President @bongbongmarcos and First Lady Liza Marcos for the invite to the launch of 🇵🇭 Chairship of @ASEAN. Congratulations to the Philippines who will lead ASEAN with excellence, further expanding our already strong 🇪🇺-🇵🇭 partnership!
Grateful for the insightful discussion with TV5 on Philippine politics, 🇪🇺-🇵🇭 security and defence, trade, promoting good governance, accountability, and transparency.
November 11, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Grateful for the insightful discussion with TV5 on Philippine politics, 🇪🇺-🇵🇭 security and defence, trade, promoting good governance, accountability, and transparency.
Happy to have been part of the @wps_ph Manila Dialogue on the South China Sea, together with many international partners, where the 🇪🇺–🇵🇭 partnership in upholding the rules-based international order is well recognised! 🇪🇺 work continues for strengthening ties with 🇵🇭!
November 6, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Happy to have been part of the @wps_ph Manila Dialogue on the South China Sea, together with many international partners, where the 🇪🇺–🇵🇭 partnership in upholding the rules-based international order is well recognised! 🇪🇺 work continues for strengthening ties with 🇵🇭!
Excellent meeting with @dole_govph Secretary Laguesma, where we discussed🇪🇺 and 🇵🇭 commitments towards promoting labour rights, fairness, social protection and #DecentWork for all!
October 18, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Excellent meeting with @dole_govph Secretary Laguesma, where we discussed🇪🇺 and 🇵🇭 commitments towards promoting labour rights, fairness, social protection and #DecentWork for all!
In an increasingly complex global landscape, stable & diversified supply chains are essential. The 🇪🇺🇵🇭 FTA will contribute as a pillar of stability & a shared commitment to open, rules-based trade. Glad to have joined the EU-PHL business dialogue by ECCP and EU-ASEAN Business Council
October 17, 2025 at 10:53 AM
In an increasingly complex global landscape, stable & diversified supply chains are essential. The 🇪🇺🇵🇭 FTA will contribute as a pillar of stability & a shared commitment to open, rules-based trade. Glad to have joined the EU-PHL business dialogue by ECCP and EU-ASEAN Business Council
Another day of fruitful discussions during the 3rd EU-PH Subcommittee on Maritime Cooperation in Brussels. 🇪🇺&🇵🇭continue to strengthen cooperation to keep our seas safe, conserve marine biodiversity, and protect the ocean for future generations. 🌊
October 8, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Another day of fruitful discussions during the 3rd EU-PH Subcommittee on Maritime Cooperation in Brussels. 🇪🇺&🇵🇭continue to strengthen cooperation to keep our seas safe, conserve marine biodiversity, and protect the ocean for future generations. 🌊
🇪🇺🤝🇵🇭 Very constructive discussion during the EU-PH Subcommittee on Good Governance, Rule of Law & Human Rights this week in Brussels. A strong and values-driven partnership in action, discussing challenges together and advancing a shared commitment to democracy and human rights
October 8, 2025 at 6:28 AM
🇪🇺🤝🇵🇭 Very constructive discussion during the EU-PH Subcommittee on Good Governance, Rule of Law & Human Rights this week in Brussels. A strong and values-driven partnership in action, discussing challenges together and advancing a shared commitment to democracy and human rights
Excited to be part of the opening session of the Mindanao Development Forum, organised by my esteemed colleagues in the Mindanao Development Authority. The European Union was, is and will remain committed to peace, development, and prosperity as partner of Mindanao and of the Philippines.
(📸Minda)
(📸Minda)
October 4, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Excited to be part of the opening session of the Mindanao Development Forum, organised by my esteemed colleagues in the Mindanao Development Authority. The European Union was, is and will remain committed to peace, development, and prosperity as partner of Mindanao and of the Philippines.
(📸Minda)
(📸Minda)
An insightful exchange of ideas - from political to economic issues with @Philstar editors led by Amy Pamintuan. #FreedomOfSpeech & independent media are pillars of #democracy for the #EU.
September 10, 2025 at 8:26 AM
An insightful exchange of ideas - from political to economic issues with @Philstar editors led by Amy Pamintuan. #FreedomOfSpeech & independent media are pillars of #democracy for the #EU.
Very happy for taking part as a speaker to the @StratbasePH Conference on the 9th anniversary of the 2016 arbitral award, together with an impressive number of PH 🇵🇭 and international partners committed in supporting the rules-based international order.
📷 @StratbasePH
📷 @StratbasePH
July 11, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Very happy for taking part as a speaker to the @StratbasePH Conference on the 9th anniversary of the 2016 arbitral award, together with an impressive number of PH 🇵🇭 and international partners committed in supporting the rules-based international order.
📷 @StratbasePH
📷 @StratbasePH
Very glad to personally congratulate Foreign Affairs Secretary Theresa Lazaro, who has helped nurture the EU-Philippines 🇪🇺 🇵🇭 relations through the years.
📷 Thanks to DFA 🇵🇭 for the photos.
📷 Thanks to DFA 🇵🇭 for the photos.
July 3, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Very glad to personally congratulate Foreign Affairs Secretary Theresa Lazaro, who has helped nurture the EU-Philippines 🇪🇺 🇵🇭 relations through the years.
📷 Thanks to DFA 🇵🇭 for the photos.
📷 Thanks to DFA 🇵🇭 for the photos.
🇪🇺 stands ready to work with the 🇵🇭 following recommendations from @EUeomPH2025. Together in promoting democratic values!
📖 Final Report
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📖 Final Report
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July 3, 2025 at 7:55 AM
🇪🇺 stands ready to work with the 🇵🇭 following recommendations from @EUeomPH2025. Together in promoting democratic values!
📖 Final Report
shorturl.at/42aWH
📖 Final Report
shorturl.at/42aWH
Sharing EU 🇪🇺 actions supporting sustainable & inclusive value chain development in the coconut 🥥🌴sector & beyond.
July 1, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Sharing EU 🇪🇺 actions supporting sustainable & inclusive value chain development in the coconut 🥥🌴sector & beyond.
Proud to celebrate my first #PRIDE🏳️🌈 in the 🇵🇭! Together with the diplomatic community, we reaffirm our 🇪🇺 commitment to equality, dignity, and human rights of All. #PRIDE2025 #DiplomatsForEquality
June 28, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Proud to celebrate my first #PRIDE🏳️🌈 in the 🇵🇭! Together with the diplomatic community, we reaffirm our 🇪🇺 commitment to equality, dignity, and human rights of All. #PRIDE2025 #DiplomatsForEquality
Working for strengthening partnership and collaboration with Secretary Rex Gatchalian 🇪🇺🇵🇭 in areas of social development and social services for the most vulnerable.
June 26, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Working for strengthening partnership and collaboration with Secretary Rex Gatchalian 🇪🇺🇵🇭 in areas of social development and social services for the most vulnerable.
Valuable initiative with the Department of Migrant Workers, EU 🇪🇺 EU & PH 🇵🇭 cooperating 🤝 together within ASEAN to ensure a fair and inclusive society for all workers, especially migrant workers.
June 23, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Valuable initiative with the Department of Migrant Workers, EU 🇪🇺 EU & PH 🇵🇭 cooperating 🤝 together within ASEAN to ensure a fair and inclusive society for all workers, especially migrant workers.
Excellent exchange with party-list representative Hon. Leila de Lima, with big thanks to @germanyinphl for hosting us! Always together to work on strengthening our cooperation with the 🇵🇭 on good governance, rule of
law, human rights.
law, human rights.
June 19, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Excellent exchange with party-list representative Hon. Leila de Lima, with big thanks to @germanyinphl for hosting us! Always together to work on strengthening our cooperation with the 🇵🇭 on good governance, rule of
law, human rights.
law, human rights.
Celebrating the tangible results of the “Governance in Justice II” programme with our Partners in Reform, including the Supreme Court, DOJ, DILG, & civil society. This chapter ends & a new one opens, with the European Union continuing supporting justice reform and access to justice initiatives. 🇪🇺🤝🇵🇭
June 17, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Celebrating the tangible results of the “Governance in Justice II” programme with our Partners in Reform, including the Supreme Court, DOJ, DILG, & civil society. This chapter ends & a new one opens, with the European Union continuing supporting justice reform and access to justice initiatives. 🇪🇺🤝🇵🇭
Honored to attend the Vin d'Honneur in Malacanang Palace, celebrating 127 years of 🇵🇭 Independence.
Maraming salamat President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. at sa Unang Ginang Liza Araneta-Marcos!
Maraming salamat President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. at sa Unang Ginang Liza Araneta-Marcos!
June 16, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Honored to attend the Vin d'Honneur in Malacanang Palace, celebrating 127 years of 🇵🇭 Independence.
Maraming salamat President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. at sa Unang Ginang Liza Araneta-Marcos!
Maraming salamat President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. at sa Unang Ginang Liza Araneta-Marcos!
Pagbati mula kay EU 🇪🇺 Ambassador Massimo Santoro ngayong Araw ng Kalayaan🇵🇭
Greetings from EU Ambassador Massimo Santoro in celebration of the Philippines' Independence Day!
Greetings from EU Ambassador Massimo Santoro in celebration of the Philippines' Independence Day!
June 12, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Pagbati mula kay EU 🇪🇺 Ambassador Massimo Santoro ngayong Araw ng Kalayaan🇵🇭
Greetings from EU Ambassador Massimo Santoro in celebration of the Philippines' Independence Day!
Greetings from EU Ambassador Massimo Santoro in celebration of the Philippines' Independence Day!
Fruitful discussion with 🇵🇭 Navy VAdm Ezpeleta on how to advance practical defence cooperation between the 🇪🇺 and the 🇵🇭. Maritime security is a shared concern and priority of the 🇪🇺 and the 🇵🇭.
June 12, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Fruitful discussion with 🇵🇭 Navy VAdm Ezpeleta on how to advance practical defence cooperation between the 🇪🇺 and the 🇵🇭. Maritime security is a shared concern and priority of the 🇪🇺 and the 🇵🇭.
Another highlight at the Asia-Pacific Regional Seminar: Exploring the 🇪🇺 and 🇵🇭 Pavillions at the #Expo2025 in Osaka! Great to witness our shared commitment to innovation, sustainability, and cultural exchange in a regional context. #OsakaExpo2025
June 12, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Another highlight at the Asia-Pacific Regional Seminar: Exploring the 🇪🇺 and 🇵🇭 Pavillions at the #Expo2025 in Osaka! Great to witness our shared commitment to innovation, sustainability, and cultural exchange in a regional context. #OsakaExpo2025
Very happy to join fellow EU Ambassadors in Asia-Pacific at this year’s @EUinJapan-hosted Regional Seminar 🇪🇺🤝🌏 A good occasion to connect and to reflect and strategise on advancing as #TeamEurope the role of the EU as stable and reliable partner in the region!
June 5, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Very happy to join fellow EU Ambassadors in Asia-Pacific at this year’s @EUinJapan-hosted Regional Seminar 🇪🇺🤝🌏 A good occasion to connect and to reflect and strategise on advancing as #TeamEurope the role of the EU as stable and reliable partner in the region!