The Philippines government expressed appreciation for the European Union (EU)’s move to resume their talks on a free-trade agreement—a pact with the regional bloc that would open new opportunities for business and consumers in the country. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said...
DENR Sec. Maria Antonio Yulo-Loyzaga delivers a speech during the launching of the Green Economy Programm for the Philippines in Makati City on March 11, 2024. (Courtesy of DENR) The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and European Union (EU) launched on Monday, March 11, a...
European Union Ambassador to the Philippines Luc Veron on Saturday, March 9, talked about his trip to Bicol region where he was surprised by its merienda offerings. European Union Ambassador Luc Veron eats Bicol's Angko, Hinalo and Pandesilos during his visit to Naga City. (Photo from Amb. Veron...
The European Union's (EU) top diplomat in Manila said Tuesday, March 5, he was "concerned" about China's apparent "aggression" in the West Philippine Sea when its coast guard made a dangerous maneuver against its Philippine counterpart that eventually led to a collision. In a post on X, EU...
CHR Chairperson Richard Palpal-Latoc, Atty. Judelyn T. Macapili, H.E. Amb. Luc Véron of the Delegation of European Union, and H.E. Amb. Miguel Utray Delgado of the Embassy of Spain The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) and Zamboanga Mayor Hon. John Dalipe welcomed H.E. Luc Véron of the...
The European Union has allocated €500,000 (over 30 million Philippine pesos) in response to widespread flooding and landslides that left large parts of Mindanao inundated since late January. The aid will address the immediate needs of 12,000 people in some of the worst-hit, isolated areas in...
The European Commission is due on Thursday to begin "strategic" talks with farmers' federations, agri-business firms, NGOs, and experts on ways to assuage the ire on farms in several countries. On the agenda are key issues including farming incomes, sustainable agricultural practices,...
The delegation of the European Union in the Philippines and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) launched Monday, Jan. 15, a P1.25 billion project to support small- to medium-sized producers and businesses in the agri-fishery sector in the island region. The Bangsamoro...
The iconic Mall of Asia Globe in Pasay City lit up with the colors of the Philippines-European Union’s 60th anniversary logo to commemorate six decades of diplomatic relations. Mall of Asia Globe in Pasay City (Photo from German Ambassador Andreas Pfaffernoschke via X post) EU Ambassador...
The ambassadors of the European Union and Australia are looking forward to increased collaboration with the Philippines this 2024 as they attended President Marcos’ vin d'honneur. (From left) Australian Ambassador Hae Kyong Yu poses for a photo with President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos...
The ambassadors of the United States, Japan, European Union, and China to the Philippines are hoping for new opportunities for collaboration and closer ties as the country rings in the new year on Monday, Jan. 1. (Photo from US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlon via X) In a...
Government-run National Electrification Administration (NEA) will be accelerating household electrification at various provinces straddling the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) through collaborative tie-ups with development-partners like the Spanish Embassy and the European...
