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The Philippines’ Department of Foreign Affairs (Filipino: Kagawaran ng Ugnayang Panlabas DFA or KUP) is the executive department of the Philippine government tasked to contribute to the enhancement of national security and the protection of the territorial integrity and national sovereignty to participate in the national endeavor of sustaining development and enhancing the Philippines’ competitive edge to protect the rights and promote the welfare of Filipinos overseas and to mobilize them as partners in national development to project a positive image of the Philippines and to increase international understanding of Philippine culture for mutually-beneficial relations with other countries.
