Released November 15, 2026 3:46 pm
Blanár visited the historical church on the early morning of Nov. 13, following a personal audience with Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula.
“Msgr. Rolly, Rector of the Manila Cathedral, warmly invited the Foreign Minister and his delegation and accompanied them on a quick trip of the Cathedral, sharing its abundant history and sustaining significance,” the Manila Cathedral stated in a social networks post.
Blanár’s check out to the Philippines started on Nov. 12 and runs till Nov. 15, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs.
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Throughout his stay, Blanár participated in the main opening of the Slovak Embassy in Manila and the finalizing of the Declaration of the Deposit of the Slovak Republic’s Instrument of Accession to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia.
Guterres likewise checked out the Manila Cathedral on Sunday early morning, Nov. 15, where he was invited by Msgr. Rolly dela Cruz and Fr. Viel Bautista.
He was provided a short trip of the historical church, likewise called the Philippines’ Mother Church, and found out about its history and spiritual heritage.
“During his check out, Msgr. Rolly and the UN Secretary-General shared a wholehearted discussion, making his quick stop at the Cathedral a significant and remarkable encounter,” the church stated.
Guterres showed up in the Philippines on Saturday for the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits. He is likewise anticipated to hold a bilateral conference with ASEAN Chairperson and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on the sidelines of the event.— MCG, GMA News
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