Introduction

Philippine Foreign Policy is a course wherein Consular and Diplomatic Affairs Students are required to take. Since our course is about foreign relations. I believe that learning my country’s Foreign Policy is very important. Because I believe that I can never study or learn other countries foreign policy without knowing my own countries Foreign Policy.

What is Philippine Foreign Policy? Philippine foreign policy is based on the advancement of Filipino ideals and values, among which include the advancement of democracy and advocacy for human rights worldwide. The nation is currently actively engaging with regional neighbors in Southeast Asia through the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, as a founding member with the intention of strengthening regional harmony, stability, and prosperity. It has been a supporter of East Timor since the latter's independence and has expanded trade links with its traditional allies Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand. Relations with Vietnam and Cambodia have thawed in the 1990s after their entry into the ASEAN.

Why is Philippine Foreign Policy important? The military security and economic development of the Philippines are common goals of Philippine and American policy. Foreign policy also includes topics or issues about Military alliances and bases agreements, trade pacts and foreign investment laws are the techniques of adjustment in these areas. Not only should we view military and economic policy as means to a broader end, but it must be pointed out that neither military security nor economic development in the Philippines can be achieved unless major steps are taken toward a more representative and more effective democracy.

I believe that, this compilation of my journals would be an effective instrument on measuring my learning’s and understanding about Philippine Foreign Policy.