Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo has pushed for “more substantial” investments by the United States in the Philippines’ defense and law enforcement capabilities during US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s two-day visit to Manila. (From left) US Secretary of...
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday, March 19, insisted that the first US-Japan-Philippines’ leaders’ summit scheduled next month at the White House is “not designed” against anyone amid growing concerns in the peace and stability of the South China Sea. (From left)...
Amid China’s “provocative actions,” United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday, March 19, affirmed Washington’s plan to continue supporting the Philippines so it “can be in the strongest possible position” to affirm its rights in the disputed South China Sea. United...
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit the Philippines anew to meet with President Marcos and Foreign Affairs Chief Enrique Manalo. According to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Blinken will be in Manila from March 18 to 19. It will be his second time visiting the...
PRAGUE, Czech Republic — President Marcos said that his upcoming meeting with United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken aims to maintain peace in the West Philippine Sea and not win the conflict in the region. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Yummie Dingding/PPA Pool) Marcos...
BERLIN, Germany — President Marcos is looking forward to meeting United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Manila on Tuesday, March 19, to formalize the trilateral cooperation between the Philippines, Japan, and the US amid ongoing tensions in the West Philippine Sea. President Ferdinand...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo is engaging with fellow diplomats from other countries amid continued differences over the South China Sea issue. Manalo on Wednesday, Dec. 27 (Washington time), held a phone call with US State Secretary Antony Blinken to discuss “issues of mutual...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo disclosed that he had “a brief but fruitful discussion” with his counterparts from the United States and Japan on a possible trilateral cooperation to ensure peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region, which would include the South China Sea. (Photo...
WASHINGTON, United States - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken reiterated Tuesday that any greater relationship with Afghanistan's Taliban rulers was contingent on improving treatment of women, two years after the movement toppled the US-backed government. No country has recognized the Taliban...
The United States has sent well wishes to the Philippines for its celebration of the 125th Independence Day, reaffirming its longstanding alliance to the country. Philippine flag (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Through Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the US congratulated Filipinos in...
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Filipinos in the United States are a fundamental part of the country, a high-ranking US official said. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. meets with the Filipino community in Washington D.C. on Monday, May 1, 2023. (KJ Rosales/PPA POOL) During a dinner hosted by the...
The Philippines and the United States have plotted their alliance for the next decade that focused on protecting sovereignty, achieving economic security and boosting existing partnerships in various areas. The development came following the high-level talks—called 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue held in...