On 28 August 2026, Philippine Ambassador Adrian Bernie Candolada had a meeting with Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs Jose Remberg to discuss plans and projects to advance the bilateral relations between the Philippines and Ecuador.

 

Both sides agreed to establish soon a political consultation mechanism at the level of the Vice Minister to take stock of their bilateral relations and discuss ways to deepen and expand areas of cooperation.

 

Ambassador Candolada also had discussions with Minister Gustavo Endara, Undersecretary for International Protection and Immigrant Services of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility of Ecuador, to address welfare concerns of Filipinos residing in Ecuador.

 

Both the Philippines and Ecuador are also preparing to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic relations in 2028. END