Massimo Santoro
@euambph.bsky.social
Ambassador of the European Union to the Philippines
Happy to join the 5th 🇪🇺–🇵🇭 Sub-Committee on Development Cooperation, advancing shared work on green & digital transitions under Global Gateway, cooperation through Copernicus, support for peace in BARMM, good governance & human rights. A strong 🇪🇺-🇵🇭 partnership in action.
November 25, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Happy to join the 5th 🇪🇺–🇵🇭 Sub-Committee on Development Cooperation, advancing shared work on green & digital transitions under Global Gateway, cooperation through Copernicus, support for peace in BARMM, good governance & human rights. A strong 🇪🇺-🇵🇭 partnership in action.
Today I celebrated with the @DtiPhilippines the successes of the ARISE Plus-🇵🇭project that supported export MSMEs. Together, we can build a more resilient and competitive trade environment between the 🇪🇺 and 🇵🇭unlocking sustainable opportunities for all.
#GlobalGateway #EUTrade
#GlobalGateway #EUTrade
November 21, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Today I celebrated with the @DtiPhilippines the successes of the ARISE Plus-🇵🇭project that supported export MSMEs. Together, we can build a more resilient and competitive trade environment between the 🇪🇺 and 🇵🇭unlocking sustainable opportunities for all.
#GlobalGateway #EUTrade
#GlobalGateway #EUTrade
Delighted to open the @EHEFPhilippines 2025, together with 🇪🇺 Member State Ambassadors and Embassy representatives, and @chedphofficial Chair Shirley C. Agrupis. #EHEF2025 aims at empowering 🇵🇭 students with world-class opportunities and building bridges through education.
November 21, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Delighted to open the @EHEFPhilippines 2025, together with 🇪🇺 Member State Ambassadors and Embassy representatives, and @chedphofficial Chair Shirley C. Agrupis. #EHEF2025 aims at empowering 🇵🇭 students with world-class opportunities and building bridges through education.
Happy to have participated in the @chrgovph Partner Summit with Chair Richard Palpal-Latoc. Upholding human rights, good governance, and the rule of law lies at the heart of 🇪🇺 values and remains central to our strong partnership with 🇵🇭.
November 21, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Happy to have participated in the @chrgovph Partner Summit with Chair Richard Palpal-Latoc. Upholding human rights, good governance, and the rule of law lies at the heart of 🇪🇺 values and remains central to our strong partnership with 🇵🇭.
Honoured to have participated in a panel with 🇨🇦🇦🇺🇺🇸, after an inspiring keynote from 🇯🇵, at the @StratbaseADRi Forum on cyber resilience, with @DICTgovph Sec. Henry Aguda. 🇪🇺 and its partners stand with 🇵🇭 to strengthen cybersecurity and ensure a safe and open digital space!
November 20, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Honoured to have participated in a panel with 🇨🇦🇦🇺🇺🇸, after an inspiring keynote from 🇯🇵, at the @StratbaseADRi Forum on cyber resilience, with @DICTgovph Sec. Henry Aguda. 🇪🇺 and its partners stand with 🇵🇭 to strengthen cybersecurity and ensure a safe and open digital space!
Very fruitful first meeting with Hon. Frederick D. Go as new Secretary of @dofgovph, signing a €20 million investment agreement by the EU to advance the 🇪🇺-🇵🇭 Digital Economy, in a Team Europe spirit with 🇫🇮 and 🇫🇷.
#globalgateway
#globalgateway
November 19, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Very fruitful first meeting with Hon. Frederick D. Go as new Secretary of @dofgovph, signing a €20 million investment agreement by the EU to advance the 🇪🇺-🇵🇭 Digital Economy, in a Team Europe spirit with 🇫🇮 and 🇫🇷.
#globalgateway
#globalgateway
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Join our insightful discussion between EU Ambassador Massimo Santoro and One News Anchor and Business Editor Regina Lay on the growing EU-Philippines bilateral relationship
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November 18, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Join our insightful discussion between EU Ambassador Massimo Santoro and One News Anchor and Business Editor Regina Lay on the growing EU-Philippines bilateral relationship
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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!
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Our condolences to families of those who perished due to typhoon Uwan.
The EU stands in solidarity with typhoon-hit communities as it released €1.25 M (Php 85 M)
in humanitarian aid for families affected by typhoons Tino and Uwan.
Together, we rise stronger.#Resilience
For info:
shorturl.at/LIPcz
The EU stands in solidarity with typhoon-hit communities as it released €1.25 M (Php 85 M)
in humanitarian aid for families affected by typhoons Tino and Uwan.
Together, we rise stronger.#Resilience
For info:
shorturl.at/LIPcz
November 14, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Our condolences to families of those who perished due to typhoon Uwan.
The EU stands in solidarity with typhoon-hit communities as it released €1.25 M (Php 85 M)
in humanitarian aid for families affected by typhoons Tino and Uwan.
Together, we rise stronger.#Resilience
For info:
shorturl.at/LIPcz
The EU stands in solidarity with typhoon-hit communities as it released €1.25 M (Php 85 M)
in humanitarian aid for families affected by typhoons Tino and Uwan.
Together, we rise stronger.#Resilience
For info:
shorturl.at/LIPcz
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 🇵🇭!
Our thoughts are with those affected by Typhoon Tino. We at the EU stand in solidarity with the Filipino people in these trying times. We are one with you in rebuilding stronger and more resilient communities.
November 4, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Our thoughts are with those affected by Typhoon Tino. We at the EU stand in solidarity with the Filipino people in these trying times. We are one with you in rebuilding stronger and more resilient communities.
The European Union is committed to supporting partners like the Philippines in reducing emissions and adapting to climate risks, says EU Ambassador Massimo Santoro during the recent Dialogue on Climate and Disaster Resilience.
🇪🇺🤝🇵🇭=WorkingTogetherforClimateAction
#BoostResilience
#ClimateAction
🇪🇺🤝🇵🇭=WorkingTogetherforClimateAction
#BoostResilience
#ClimateAction
October 29, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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EU has released € 450,000 (Php 30.690 M) in humanitarian aid for families affected by the earthquake in Davao Oriental on top of the €8.05 million (Php 549 M) allocated to the Philippines.
October 27, 2025 at 10:27 AM
EU has released € 450,000 (Php 30.690 M) in humanitarian aid for families affected by the earthquake in Davao Oriental on top of the €8.05 million (Php 549 M) allocated to the Philippines.
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
Chinese dangerous actions today in the waters of Pag-asa Island, further destabilise in the SCS/WPS. We reiterate our call for restraint and full respect for the rules-based international order, including UNCLOS and the 2016 Arbitral Award. Freedom of navigation must be upheld.
October 12, 2025 at 9:18 AM
We express our solidarity with the people of Davao hit by an earthquake this morning. The EU released over Php 50 million in humanitarian aid for people of Cebu after the recent earthquake. We are now assessing the situation in Davao.
🇪🇺 and 🇵🇭 are strong partners also in resilience.
🇪🇺 and 🇵🇭 are strong partners also in resilience.
October 10, 2025 at 11:38 AM
EU values its partnership with 🇵🇭 in advancing a justice system respecting dignity and human rights. As strong advocate for abolition of death penalty, 🇪🇺 supports due process and justice without using capital punishment.
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European and World Day against the Death Penalty: Joint statement by the High Representative of the European Union and the Secretary General of the Council of Europe
The European Union (EU) and the Council of Europe strongly reaffirm their unequivocal opposition to the death penalty, in all cases and in all circumstances. More than two-thirds of all countries have...
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October 10, 2025 at 9:50 AM
EU values its partnership with 🇵🇭 in advancing a justice system respecting dignity and human rights. As strong advocate for abolition of death penalty, 🇪🇺 supports due process and justice without using capital punishment.
shorturl.at/1M9rT
shorturl.at/1M9rT
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.