SYDNEY, Australia -- Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, under pressure to adopt a 2050 net-zero carbon emissions target, said in an interview published Monday that he may not join this year's landmark UN climate summit in Glasgow. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison (AFP/File) The...
Three Philippine Navy (PN) officers sailed aboard the Royal Australian Navy's HMAS (Her Majesty's Australian Ship) Canberra III which docked in Manila harbour on Sunday, Sept. 26, for a three-day port visit. IPE21 welcomes Philippine Navy Captain Constancio Reyes (left) as its Deputy Commander. He...
Australian Ambassador to Manila Steven J. Robinson AO on Wednesday hailed the finalization of the Mutual Logistics Support Arrangement with the Philippines as an “important step” to address regional security challenges. Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Steven J. Robinson AO (via...
The Joint Foreign Chambers (JFC) expressed optimism that Congress will approve the Open Access in Data Transmission bill during its Third Regular session stressing the legislative will bridge critical gaps in broadband infrastructure by attracting more firms to invest in the data transmission and...
Foreign and local business groups in the country have urged the passage of 17 priority bills by the 18th Congress during its third and final session year that will commence on July 26. The letter sent to President Rodrigo Duterte was signed by 15 business groups, including eight Philippine...
CANBERRA, Australia -- Australian doctors have called for an urgent national advertising campaign to address coronavirus vaccine misinformation. The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) recently said it was critical for the government to give Australians up-to-date information...
The Australian government has donated some P2.7 million worth of Information Technology (IT) and multimedia equipment to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). The donation was coursed under the mutually agreed Australia-Philippines Enhanced Defence Cooperation Program. Among the new equipment...
The Australian government has committed an additional AUD13.72 (P480.2 million) to help the Philippines procure COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) vaccines, Australian Ambassador to Manila Steven J. Robinson AO announced on Thursday. Australian Ambassador Steven J. Robinson, AO In a tweet,...
The government of Australia has provided additional support to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) with another donation of hospital and personal protective equipment valued at P70 million (AUD 2 million), the Australian Embassy in Manila announced Friday. AFP Chief of Staff Cirilito...
Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Steven Robinson AO on Thursday confirmed that negotiations are still ongoing between the Department of National Defense and Austal, a world-renown Australian defense contractor and shipbuilder, for the procurement of AUS$600 million worth of six naval...
The event marks 75 years of the bilateral relationship between the Philippines and Australia. To highlight another milestone of mateship, the Australian Embassy in the Philippines will host “Stream and Sip,” a free online film and food festival bringing the best of Australian experiences to...
The Australian Government will invest P630 million over the next six years to support disaster and climate resilience efforts in the Philippines. This is part of its newly signed agreement with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), which involves the initiative that will strengthen the...
