BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders agreed on Friday to provide a massive interest-free loan to Ukraine to meet its military and economic needs for the next two years, EU Council President Antonio Costa said, but they failed to agree to use frozen Russian assets to raise the funds. “We have...
European countries are expecting China to exercise restraint after Chinese vessels fired water cannons on Filipino fishermen within the Philippines ' Escoda Shoal, leaving three injured. A statement from European Union External Action, the bloc 's diplomatic service, said EU "condemns the...
Organized by the EU Delegation to the Philippines in collaboration with Philippine higher education institutions and key partners, the European Higher Education Fair (EHEF) 2025 showcased academic opportunities across Europe. Filipino students, researchers, and academicians recently explored a...
International cooperation is crucial in raising maritime domain awareness and addressing “persistent” issues in maritime security and marine resources and infrastructure, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro said. Speaking during the Ministerial Meeting on Protection...
The European Higher Education Fair 2025 (EHEF) brings the ties between the Philippines and the regional bloc to new heights as it opens opportunities for Filipino students, researchers, and academicians to tap world-class European education facilities and programs, EU Ambassador to the Philippines...
The Philippines and the European Union (EU) reaffirmed their shared commitment to uphold international law and freedom of navigation during the Third Subcommittee on Maritime Cooperation held in Brussels on Oct. 7, under the framework of the EU-Philippines Partnership and Cooperation Agreement....
Several countries have conveyed their sympathy to Filipinos devastated by Typhoon Tino. Germany, Canada, United States, European Union, Australia, United Kingdom, and United Arab Emirates issued statements of sympathy and support to the Philippines which has taken the brunt of the typhoon that has...
The Philippines, through the Department of Tourism (DOT), is showcasing its tourism offerings to European travelers at the World Travel Market (WTM) London 2025 from Nov. 4 to 6 at ExCeL London in the United Kingdom. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco and Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Chief...
The Delegation of the European Union (EU) on Thursday, Oct. 30, announced that its European Higher Education Fair (EHEF) 2025 will bring in new opportunities for Filipino students wishing to achieve higher education credentials in Europe. This after new EU member-states—Latvia, Romania, and...
The Philippines and the European Union (EU) have reaffirmed their commitment to human rights, due process, and the rule of law, agreeing to work together to uphold and promote the principles of the United Nations (UN) Charter amid rising geopolitical tensions. “The Philippines underscored its...
The European Union has released €450,000 (approximately P30.69 million) in humanitarian aid for the victims of the twin earthquakes that rocked Davao province earlier this month. In a statement, the EU said that the funding will be coursed through the ACCESS consortium led by NGO CARE and the...
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) is pushing the government to accelerate negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) as it warns of “severe” impact on its key exports if no deal is reached by the end of 2027. In its 2025 Advocacy Papers,...
