Bilateral cultural diplomacy: 50 years of Philippine experience (1959-2009)

This article focuses its inquiry on bilateral cultural diplomacy by examining the bilateral cultural agreements of the Philippines. Using a descriptive-analytical approach, the examination reveals how culture became a domestic consideration in the formulation of Philippine foreign policy as well as a resource for achieving foreign policy objectives. Additionally, this article underscores the need for developing an assessment mechanism to measure the impact of bilateral cultural diplomacy.