Two Philippine government department heads will travel to the US to meet their counterparts for a round of high-level meetings that aim to discuss global prosperity issues aligned with the country's economic interests. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo and Department of...
Former honchos of ABS-CBN's talent arm Star Magic Johnny "Mr. M" Manahan and Mariole Alberto recently got together with some stars. Those who graced the reunion were the likes of Heart Evangelista, Jericho Rosales, Piolo Pascual, John Lloyd Cruz, Bea Alonzo, Maja Salvador, Diether Ocampo, and Kyle...
The defense chiefs of the US and the Philippines have "condemned" China's "gray-zone" operations—or activities short of being called as war—in the South China Sea as they said these acts interfere with the livelihood of Filipino fisherfolk. In a readout provided by the US Department of...
The United States is supporting the Philippines in its activities in the Ayungin Shoal (Second Thomas Shoal) as it noted that it is part of the country's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) following China's recent and dangerous laser-pointing activity at the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) ship traversing...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo described as “rock solid” the alliance between the United States and the Philippines after the visit of US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III this week led to the announcement of an expanded base access to allow Washington more presence here. Meeting of...
All the military facilities that were already built and will be constructed by the Philippines and United States under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) will be jointly operated by Filipino and American troops. United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III troops the line during...
The visit of US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III and his high-level talks with President Marcos and his counterpart, Secretary Carlito Galvez, Jr., underlines the strength of the bilateral ties between the two countries. The visit comes at a time of increasing tensions between the US and China on...
The Philippines and United States have agreed to conduct joint maritime patrol operations in the South China Sea (SCS) to ensure peace and stability in the troubled waters. (L-R) United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III and Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr....
The Chinese Embassy in Manila has called out US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s visit and activities in the Philippines by saying such actions “escalate regional tension and undermine regional peace and stability.” In a statement, the embassy accused the US of continuing to “step up its...
United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin vowed that the US would provide humanitarian assistance to the earthquake victims that rocked a Davao de Oro town on Wednesday evening. President 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. meets US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in Malacañang, Feb. 2, 2023....
UNITED States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III troops the line during arrival honors at the Western Mindanao Command headquarters in Zamboanga City on Thursday, Feb. 2. (Wesmincom FB) ZAMBOANGA CITY (PNA) – The United States (US) government has reaffirmed its commitment to support its allies,...
United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has expressed commitment to helping the Philippines modernize its defense capabilities and increase the interoperability of American and Filipino military forces. President 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. meets US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in Malacañang,...