The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has expressed confidence that the Philippines and Saudi Arabia will continue working together and build stronger ties "with a shared vision of inclusive progress and sustainable growth." Speaking at the celebration of the 93rd national day of the Kingdom, DFA...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday, Sep. 25, vowed to "take all necessary measures" to protect the Philippine sovereignty and the livelihood of Filipinos after China illegally installed floating barriers and prevented fishermen from their fishing grounds in the waters off Bajo de...
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn thanked the Philippines for accepting the chairship of the regional bloc in 2026, or a year earlier than scheduled, which ensures the stability of the organization in the years ahead. (From left) DFA Undersecretary for...
The Philippines and the United States have expressed concern over the harvesting of corals in the Rozul (Iroquios) Reef and Escoda (Sabina) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, which was believed to be conducted by personnel of foreign vessels, as they said the livelihood of the...
SUSTAINABILITY PARTNERS From left Dan Mejia, H&M South Asia’s regional head of communications and PR, Swedish Ambassador Annika Thunborg, and Jonjon San Agustin, SM Supermalls senior vice president for marketing at the launch of Fashion Forever in SM Aura The global fashion industry is at a...
The Commission on Appointments (CA) on Wednesday, September 13 confirmed the ad interim appointment of Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro as Secretary of the Department of National Defense (DND). Defense Sec. Gilberto Teodoro Jr. faces the Committee on National Defense of the Commission on...
The flourishing maritime ties between the Philippines and India "offers a promising path for peace and security" in the Indo-Pacific region, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Tuesday, Sep. 12. DFA Undersecretary for Bilateral Affairs Ma. Theresa Lazaro in a statement said the Philippines...
Filipinos in quake-hit Morocco have chosen to “stay put” as “life goes on” there despite the rare and powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake that rocked the North African country late last week, Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary Paul Cortes said on Monday, Sept. 11. Villagers inspect the...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo will make an official visit to Buenos Aires where he is expected to advance agenda including science and technology cooperation between the Philippines and Argentina. DFA Secretary Enrique Manalo (Photo courtesy of DFA) The Department of Foreign...
LONDON, England – The Philippine government is eyeing to cement an agreement with state-run Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) for a new round and more comprehensive feasibility study on the planned repowering of the 620-megawatt Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP). In her presentation at the...
The Philippines has urged a United Nations (UN) panel to elaborate the member countries' duty of "due regard" in connection with responsible behavior in outer space. The call came after the panel, officially called the Open-Ended Working Group on Reducing Space Threats Through Norms, Rules, and...
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) welcomed the first holders of the Philippines' electronic visa (e-visa) -- a mother and her daughter who arrived on board a China Eastern flight from Shanghai, China on Saturday, Sept 2. BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco and Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Office...
