Relationship dossier
Philippines
South Africa
Relationship assessment
Bilateral cooperation is supported by a joint commission, with the scope of engagement unclear.
Philippines toward South Africa
+20The Philippine government participates in the Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation with South Africa, providing a framework for bilateral government engagement.
South Africa toward Philippines
+20The South African government participates in the Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation with the Philippines, providing a framework for bilateral government engagement.
Overall relationship
+20The relationship has an institutional basis for bilateral cooperation through a joint commission. The known framework indicates ongoing potential for government engagement, but its practical scope and implementation are unclear.
How to read these scores
Scores are rough judgments, not objective measurements or current verification. Directional scores describe government policy and conduct, not public opinion. The overall score is an independent estimate, never an average.
- −100
- Extreme sustained hostility
- −50
- Substantially adversarial
- 0
- Mixed or neutral, supported by knowledge
- +50
- Substantially cooperative
- +100
- Exceptionally close sustained partnership
“Not assessed” means there is no recorded score. Pair existence makes no claim about diplomatic recognition or established relations.
Relationship context
Overview
The Philippines and South Africa maintain a framework for bilateral cooperation, including a Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation established in 2004. This provides a concrete basis for government engagement, though the breadth and implementation of cooperation across policy areas are unclear.
Key developments
The Philippines and South Africa established a Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation.
Major uncertainties
- The scope and implementation of cooperation under the Joint Commission are unclear.
- Details of recent bilateral government initiatives are limited.