The Chinese government has summoned the Philippines’ envoy to Beijing over supposed negative remarks about China. The Chinese embassy in Manila confirmed Friday, April 12, that China’s Foreign Ministry Director General for the Department of Asian Affairs Liu Jinsong met with Philippine...
(Jansen Romero/MANILA BULLETIN) Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte has trumpeted the newly-signed law that aims to establish special lanes for the hassle-free processing of the passports of senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWDs),...
The upcoming summit between the Philippines, Japan, and the United States of America (USA) is aimed at promoting peace and security in the region and economic cooperation and is not directed at any country, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) insisted. File photos of President Ferdinand...
The Philippines and India will “accelerate” their maritime cooperation and plan to hold a dialogue to discuss collaboration on maritime domain awareness and law enforcement, among others, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo said on Tuesday, March 26. (From left) Indian...
The Philippines has welcomed a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution that calls for an immediate ceasefire in war-torn Gaza, saying it was “long overdue” and must be implemented “immediately.” DFA (File Photo/MANILA BULLETIN) In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on...
Stressing that China “has no right” to be in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal and its vessels must “leave” immediately, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday, March 25, summoned Chinese Embassy in Manila’s charge d’affaires to lodge a “strong protest” against the recent...
The Philippines is not interfering with the affairs between China and Taiwan but it has interests in the developments in the Cross-Strait relations, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Saturday, March 23. The DFA’s remark came after China warned that it would be dangerous to implicate...
There were no Filipinos killed or injured in the terror attack that happened in a Moscow-area concert venue that has so far left at least 60 dead. Emergency services vehicles are seen outside the burning Crocus City Hall concert hall following the shooting incident in Krasnogorsk, outside Moscow,...
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...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has placed Haiti under Crisis Alert Level 3, activating the Philippine government’s voluntary repatriation program, because of the ongoing gang violence in the Caribbean country. Protesters react while tires burn in the street during a demonstration...
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...
The Philippines has rebuked China for its latest statement accusing the Philippines of instigating tensions in the disputed waters of South China Sea and instead maintained a “firm stand” against China’s “misguided claims and irresponsible actions.” Personnel of the Philippine...
