PBBM pursues balanced diplomatic initiatives to advance national interest

PBBM pursues balanced diplomatic initiatives to advance national interest

Two recent diplomatic developments—the state visit of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to Manila and the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit in Kazan hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin—highlight the Philippines’ growing ability to engage major global players while advancing its own national interests. Far from being isolated events, both underscore the value of a balanced and pragmatic foreign policy that expands economic opportuni…