Czech Republic stands ready to support the Philippines amid tensions in the South China Sea, Czech Ambassador to Manila Jana Šedivá said. (Photo from Czech Ambassador to Manila Jana Šedivá's Facebook page) The envoy stressed her country’s own Indo-Pacific strategy, the region that covers the...
United States (US) Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson on Wednesday, May 17, stood by the defense ties between the two countries as she insisted that it has nothing to do with China alone. Philippine and American flags (Photo from US Embassy in the Philippines/MANILA BULLETIN) Speaking on...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo has called on Japan to ensure that the security architecture in the Indo-Pacific would maintain trust and confidence among parties involved as the US-China rivalry. Speaking at a forum in Japan on Tuesday, Manalo said such regional architecture "must empower...
Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly would be in Manila from May 18 to 21 to advance bilateral cooperation and the implementation of Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy. (Photo from Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly via Twitter/Facebook) A post from Global Affairs Canada, the foreign policy...
The decades-long ties between the Philippines and United States (US) would be further strengthened by a number of economic cooperation initiatives agreed upon during the meeting between US President Joe Biden and President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. during their meeting at the White House...
House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Monday, May 1 said the House of Representatives is fully committed to support President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr.'s initiative to push for the preservation of peace in the Indo-Pacific region. House Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez (3rd...
WASHINGTON, USA—President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said he will "not allow the Philippines to be used as a staging post for any kind of military action." President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of KJ Rosales/PPA Pool) Marcos stated this when he was asked about how he sees...
Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual said the Philippines is not closing to formalizing its trade relations with the US amid pronouncements by its number one ally to focus on the Indo Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) instead of free trade deals. DTI Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual While...
Japan has called for a peaceful resolution to the issues surrounding Taiwan, saying it would affect the peace and security of neighboring countries and the livelihood of their citizens. *Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko and US Embassy in the Philippines Chargé d'Affaires...
The four new bases in the Philippines where US troops will have access to under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) will allow forces of both countries to "seamlessly" address various challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. The US Department of Defense made the remark on Monday...
The Philippines and the United Kingdom (UK) reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen already “thriving” ties, as their high-ranking officials agreed last week to “work more closely” on “mutual priorities” that include maritime cooperation and regional stability. In a tweet, Foreign...
The Philippines and China have agreed to adhere to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), and ensure peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific as both countries find ways to settle their differences amid their maritime row. Manila and Beijing expressed their commitment as...
