Philippines
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Animals
African Swine Fever Outbreak in Catalonia: Exports to Korea Remain Uninterrupted
African swine fever in Catalonia remains under control. South Korea will continue to import Spanish pork, excluding products from the…
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Culture
International Ice Festival Kicks Off in Torrejón de Ardoz with a Heroes and Villains Theme
A unique ice sculpture festival comes to Torrejón de Ardoz. Artists from around the world will showcase their creations inspired…
The history of relations between Spain and the Philippines spans over four centuries, as the Philippines was a Spanish colony from 1565 to 1898. During this period, the countries maintained strong cultural, economic, and political ties, leaving a significant impact on the region.
Spanish remains one of the official languages in the Philippines, and many Filipinos have Spanish ancestry. Spanish culture and architecture are still evident, particularly in the capital, Manila.
Recently, Spain and the Philippines have signed cooperation agreements in various fields, including education, tourism promotion, cultural exchange, and research cooperation.