Maintaining peace, fostering good diplomatic relations, and representing their home country’s values are some of the responsibilities of foreign ambassadors and diplomats. Apart from their work at the embassies, they are also known for immersing themselves in their host country’s heritage...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday, May 13, said it will look into any reports of illegal and unlawful activities by foreign diplomatic officials in the country, in a move that came after China's alleged wiretapping of a purported phone call between its diplomat and a Philippine...
Philippine Ambassador to Japan Mylene Garcia-Albano hosted the launch marking the 27th year of “Japan Through the Diplomat’s Eyes.” The annual event, which features a photography competition and exhibit, has meticulously documented the evolving landscape of the country over nearly...
Foreign diplomats in the Philippines have joined in the celebration of the World Press Freedom Day and assured the members of the press of their respective government's support. Australia, Czech Republic, France, Canada, the United Kingdom, the European Union and the United States were among the...
Amid Chinese aggression in the South China Sea and its incursions into the West Philippine Sea, diplomats from the Philippines and China are scheduled to meet in Manila this week to discuss concerns related to the contested waters. Dialogues between the two sides will become possible as the...
A close look at how much we accumulate in life and how much of it we really need Every few years or so, diplomats and their families are faced with the challenge of sorting through accumulated possessions. It’s kind of a thing you’re forced into when you have to pack up and move your whole life...
The ambassadors of the world’s two superpowers—China and the United States—who are posted in the Philippines held their first-ever one-on-one meeting as the two countries seek to increase their diplomatic ties with the country. Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian on Friday met...
The Department of Foreign Affairs recently commemorated its 124th founding anniversary, and there’s much to celebrate. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appointed Ambassador Enrique Manalo – a career official in the department – as Secretary of Foreign Affairs (SFA) a week after the...
President-elect Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. says he'll employ a tactic of his late father, former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr., in order to address the current fuel price crisis. President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (left) and the late President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. (BBM Media Bureau,...
Five diplomats from Europe and Africa will carry out courtesy calls to President-elect Bongbong Marcos on Wednesday morning, June 15. President-elect Bongbong Marcos (BBM Media Bureau) Slated to visit Marcos at the BBM headquarters in Mandaluyong City are Ambassador of Norway, Bjorn Jahnsen;...
President-elect Bongbong Marcos will receive another four diplomats Monday, May 30 in a series of courtesy calls at the former's headquarters in Mandaluyong City. President-elect Bongbong Marcos (BBM Media Office) To be received by the incoming Filipino leader are the ambassadors from the United...
ANTALYA, Turkey – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba on Thursday began talks in Turkey in the first such high-level contact since Moscow invaded its neighbour, officials from both sides and their hosts said. A handout picture obtained from the...
