Saint Louis University

School of Humanities
Navy Base Campus,
Baguio City 2600

An
Introduction
About
Philippine
Foreign Policy

Prepared by:
Mr. Emmanuel J. Bacud, BA Pol Sci 4

Flow of
Discussion
Introduction

1. Review of Constitutional
Provisions
2. The Operational Definition of
Foreign Policy
3. Requisites of Foreign Policy
4. Instrumentalities of Foreign
Policy
5. Fundamental Goals of
Foreign Policy
6. The Development of
Philippine Foreign Policy
7. Philippine Foreign Policy in
the 21st Century

Article II

FREEDOM, COOPERATION and AMITY

Section 7 of
Article II

Independent foreign policy

The 4 paramount considerations

Section 8 of
Article II

Freedom from Nuclear Weapon

Consistent with the national interest

Section 10 of
Article 12

60% Equity Shares

Open-Door Foreign Investment Policy

Section 11 of
Article 12

Filipino-owned Corporations
Public Utility (Public Service Companies)

Review of
Constitutional
Provisions

WHAT

A set of GUIDELINES

(LAW)

WHO

Formulated and Implemented by a GOVERNMENT of a country

(PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION)

WHY

In order to PROMOTE ITS NATIONAL INTERESTS

(POLITICAL ECONOMY)

HOW

WHER
E

Through the CONDUCT OF ITS RELATIONS

(INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS)
With other COUNTRIES around the world
(GEOPOLITICS)

The Operational Definition of Foreign

Policy

FOREIGN POLICY-MAKING
PROCESS

Evaluati
on of
impleme
nted
policies
5th

Formulat
e
alternati
ves
4th

Planning
how the
policy
can be
effective
ly
impleme
nted
3rd

Analysis
of Data
by a
compete
nt
authorit
y
2nd

1st

Gatherin
g
Intellige
nce
Report
and
carefully
-filtered
informat
ion

Environmental Ideology (What is the real goal?)

Population Possibility (Is the policy beneficial
to public?)
Geographical Position
(Is the policy CONVENIENT to the neighboring
countiries?)
Economic Resources (Does the state have the
means to enforce the policy?)

Requisites of Foreign Policy

Political
and Legal
Instrumen
ts
Economic
and
Financial
Instrumen
ts

Military

Propagan
da

Instrumentalities of Foreign Policy

Protecting National Recognition

- maintaining the territorial integrity of
the state

Modernizing Military Power -

denotes safeguarding of national security

through military force improvement

Boosting Economic Interestspromoting the morale of national

economy

Preserving the State Stability

Through National Preparedness is the state always ready in case of
crisis

Fundamental Goals of Foreign Policy

In the Philippines:
Promoting National Security
Enhancing Economic Diplomacy
Protecting the rights and welfare
of Filipinos Overseas
The Core Pillars
of Philippine
Foreign Policy

Sec. Albert Del

Rosario, DFA

In the Philippines, we have DFA (Department

of Foreign Affairs)
DFA is the executive department of the
Philippine government tasked to
contribute to the enhancement of :

1.) NATIONAL SECURITY,

2.) PROTECTION OF THE TERRITORY ,

3.) PARTICIPATION IN THE ENDEAVOR

FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT,

4.) POSITIVE IMAGE OF THE PHILIPPINES

5.) PROTECTION OF OFW (Overseas

Filipino Workers)

For additional
information,
HISTORICAL
BACKGROUND:

THE DFA Mission

The Department of Foreign Affairs was

created on June 23, 1898 through a decree of
Pres. Emilio Aguinaldo who appointed
Apolinario Mabini as the Philippines first
Secretary of Foreign Affairs.

The Department of Foreign Affairs is the prime

agency of the government responsible for
the pursuit of the States foreign policy and nerve

In effect, the DFA became the first government

department to be established following the
proclamation of the First Philippine Republic in
Malolos City, Bulacan to boost its legitimacy of
the government in the international community.

center for a Foreign Service worthy of

the trust and pride of every Filipino. We
are an organization of competent, dedicated
and highly-motivated personnel, who
devote their energies to the benefit of the Filipino
people..

The 15 Philippine
Presidents

POST-WAR PHILIPPINES (after WW II)

Commonwealth Act N. 732

Carlos P. Romulo as First UNGS

President

Executive Order No. 18 (Manuel Roxas)

COLD WAR ERA

COLD
WAR ERA
General
Agreement
of Tariffs
and Trade

R.A. 708 (Foreign Service Law

of 1952)

ELPIDIO QUIRINOS FILIPINO FIRST POLICY

Philippines as a closed-circuit economy, exclusively for FILIPINOS

DIOSDADO MACAPAGAL ADMINISTRATION

Diplomatic Relations of Philippines and

The Sabah Claim

Malaysia

VIETNAM WAR

MORE FLAGS PROGRAM (Pres. Lyndon

Johnson of US)

The Development of
Philippine Foreign Policy
Filipino troops in Southern Vietnam

Continu
ation
FERDINAND MARCOSNormalization
ADMINISTRATION
of Economic and Diplomatic Ties

Philippines became REGIONALISTIC through

ASEAN

with China and USSR

CORAZON AQUINO ADMINISTRATION

R.A. 7157 (THE NEW FOREIGN SERVICE LAW)

Philippines as founding member of APEC in

1989

Migrant Workers Act

of 1995 (OFW Law)

RAMOS
ADMINISTRATION
ASEAN REGIONAL
ASEAN-DOCSCS 1992
FORUM 1994

Mindanao Peace
Agreement 1996

JOSEPH ESTRADA ADMINISTRATION

Bilateral ties with Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia,
Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan and South Korea

Visiting Forces Agreement with US

Philippine Foreign Policy in the

21st Century
GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO ADMINISTRATION
Instigation of Foreign Policies Based on 9 REALITIES
1.) Dynamic Relation with China, Japan and US, 2.)
Parallel with ASEAN Principles, 3.) Recognition to
Europes Crucial Roles, 4.) International Islamic
Community , 5.) The Importance of Regional
Organizations
6.) Environmental Vitality of the Philippines, 7.)
Welcoming Foreign Direct Investments, 8.)
BENIGNO
SIMEON AQUINO III ADMINISTRATION
International tourism as Driver of Economic Growth,
OFWs as
builders
economic
and social
9.)
Reinforcing
the
pillars ofof
Philippine
Foreign
Policy
development
Settling Territorial Disputes
ASEAN Integration 2015
EDCA (Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement of PH-

Case Analysis:

South Sudan is the newest and 193rd member-state of the

United Nations after its proclamation of independence on
July 9, 2011. The Philippines officially recognized South
Sudan as a sovereign independent state. In fact, the
Philippines and South Sudan signed on March 13, 2013
Joint Communique establishing diplomatic relations in the
persons of Philippine Ambassador to Kenya Domingo
Lucenaria and Sudanese Ambassador Majok Guandong.
According to Lucenaria, there are more than 300 Filipinos
working in South Sudan.

As Filipino Foreign Policy Maker, indicate at least 5

perceived realities about South Sudan and formulate the
countrys foreign policy toward South Sudan.

Refere
nces:

De Leon & De Leaon (2011). Textbook on the Philippine

Constitution

Ayson (2000). Fundamentals of Political Science

Heywood, A. (2013). Global Politics

Nebres, A. (2008). Political Science made Simple

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