Leading the commemoration of 50 years of Vietnam and Philippines diplomatic ties, DFA Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro and Ambassador Lai Thai Binh gather at Century Park Hotel Manila on September 2, 2026. How can young people carry the legacy of nation-building forward into a rapidly changing region? What will future historians say about the enduring bond forged between our two nations over the past half-century? In celebration of Viet Nam's 81st Independence Day and 50 years of

Nón lá, lotus, and puppets bring Vietnamese tradition to life. What happens when Vietnamese culture takes center stage in one of the Philippines’ most historic landmarks? And what can two Southeast Asian neighbors discover about each other through puppets, music, and dance? The answer came alive through “Rhythms of the Land, Puppets of the Water: Viet Nam Cultural Days in Manila,” a celebration of 50 years of Philippine-Viet Nam Diplomatic Relations. On August 7, 2026, Fort S