When several nations recognized East Timor's sovereignty, the Philippines began official diplomatic relations between the two governments with the establishment of an embassy in Dili and East Timor established its embassy in Manila.
Saat beberapa negara mengakui keadulatan Timor Leste, Filipina memulai hubungan diplomatik resmi antar dua pemerintahan tersebut dengan pendirian sebuah kedubes di Dili dan Timor Leste mendirikan kedubesnya di Manila.