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Beneficial meeting between Cuban ambassador and Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs

Beneficial meeting between Cuban ambassador and Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs

The Cuban ambassador concurrent to the Philippines, Florentino Batista González, held a meeting with the Secretary of Foreign Affairs of that country, HE Enrique Manalo.

During the meeting, which served to bid farewell to the Cuban ambassador who is about to conclude his mission, they had the opportunity to discuss issues of interest to both countries such as cooperation in health, education and agriculture, among others.

Cuban ambassador meets with Philippine Secretary of the Department of Health

Florentino Batista González and the Secretary of the Department of Health of the Philippines

The Cuban ambassador concurrent to the Philippines, Florentino Batista González, met in Manila with the Secretary of the Department of Health of the Asian nation, HE Teodoro Herbosa.

During the courtesy visit of the Cuban diplomat, topics of interest to both countries were discussed, especially those related to cooperation in health issues and to promoting projects in this sector, both bilaterally and regionally.

This visit was also useful to reiterate the common objectives of both nations in issues related to biotechnology and the development of medicines and vaccines.

Successful visit of the Cuban ambassador to the Philippines on the occasion of National Day

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Cuban Ambassador Florentino Batista González

The Cuban ambassador to Malaysia, accredited to the Philippines, Florentino Batista González, visited the city of Manila this week at the official invitation of the President of the Philippines, on the occasion of the 126th anniversary of that country's independence.
Batista González gave an official greeting to the president, His Excellency Ferdinand Marcos Jr., at the national palace in Malacañang.

Cuba and Philippines Forge Agreement on Political Consultations

(Left) Secretary for Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo and (right) Non-Resident Ambassador of Cuba to the Philippines Florentino Batista González sign the Memorandum of Understanding on Political Consultations between the Philippines and Cuba.

MANILA 17 December 2023 – The Department of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines represented by Secretary for Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba represented by Non-Resident Ambassador of Cuba to the Philippines Florentino Batista González marked a significant milestone in diplomatic relations between the  Philippines and Cuba with the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding on Political Consultations this December 2023, in Manila.

Online debate inspired by the figure of Ché Guevara took place in the Philippines

Che lives!

Manila, Oct 9, 2023.- This Monday the Philippines-Cuba Cultural and Friendship Association, PHILCUBA, convened a debate inspired by the life and feats of Ernesto Guevara de la Serna, Ché, on the occasion of the 56th anniversary of his death.

The Cuban Ambassador to Malaysia, the Philippines and Brunei, Florentino Batista González, participated in the meeting that took place online and where several of the speakers approached the figure of Ernesto Guevara, as well as his example and the challenges he faced as an internationalist.

Ambassador of Cuba met with Director of the Division for Mexico and Central America of the Office of American Affairs of the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs

Florentino Batista and Stephanie Alexis A. Cruz

Manila, June 13, 2023- The Cuban Ambassador to Malaysia, Concurrent in the Philippines, Florentino Batista González held a working meeting this Tuesday with Stephanie Alexis A. Cruz, Director of the Division III Mexico and Central America of the Office of American Affairs of the Department of Foreign Affairs, DFA.

At the meeting, the official and the Cuban ambassador discussed issues of interest to both nations while reviewing the status of initiatives to improve bilateral relations.

Cuban ambassador participated in the National Act for the 125th Anniversary of the Independence of the Philippines

Ambassador Florentino Batista, President Ferdinand Marcos and his wife, Marie Louise Araneta Marcos

Manila, June 12, 2023- The Cuban ambassador to the Philippines, Florentino Batista González, participated today in the national act for the celebration of the 125th anniversary of the Independence of the Philippines, headed by the President of the Asian nation Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

The Cuban ambassador took the opportunity to congratulate the Philippine dignitary on behalf of the Cuban people and government and to convey wishes for prosperity to his country.

Philippines-Cuba Cultural and Friendship Association celebrates a General Special Meeting in solidarity with Cuba

Philippines-Cuba Cultural and Friendship Association (PHILCUBA)

Philippines-Cuba Cultural and Friendship Association (PHILCUBA) celebrated on Sunday June 20th a  General Special Meeting in solidarity with Cuba and against the blockade.

The online gathering was headed by PHILCUBA´s president Dr. Francisco Nemenzo and HE Florentino Batista, Ambassador of Cuba, with the presence of more than 30 members of that organization.

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