Secretary’s Notes: Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro - Department of Foreign Affairs

July 2, 2026 Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro shared valuable insights into President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s first Official Visit to Canada, underscoring a significant milestone in the two nations’ cooperation, marked by the elevation of bilateral relations to a Strategic Partnership. According to the Foreign Affairs Secretary, this reflects the Philippines’ and Canada’s strong commitment to strengthening ties across multiple areas of cooperation. The visit also reinforced the enduring friendship between the two countries and paved the way for further discussions on enhanced collaboration on regional and global matters. * * Connect with RTVM Website: http://rtvm.gov.ph Facebook: www.facebook.com/presidentialcom and www.facebook.com/rtvmalacanang YouTube: @RTVMalacanang Tiktok: @RTVMalacanang