Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is expected to visit the Philippines by the end of the year as Tokyo keeps the momentum of its positive defense ties trajectory with Manila. Kishida's visit will happen in the same year that President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. visited Japan, where he...
The Dutch ambassador for human rights has expressed her admiration for the crucial works done by members of the civil society despite "challenging circumstances" to ensure that democracy and accountability remain respected in the country. Bahia Tahzib-Le made her observation after concluding her...
China is expecting that the visit of its state councilor and foreign minister, Qin Gang, to the Philippines will improve the communication between the two countries amid different views on the South China Sea. Wang Wenbin, spokesman for Qin, said Beijing hopes that the foreign minister's trip to...
The Australian minister of trade will come to the Philippines for talks with trade and economic leaders of the country. Minister Don Farrell will be in Manila from April 20 to 25 for a working visit as Australia and the Philippines seek to work more closely as they celebrate their 77th year of...
A United States trade official will be visiting Manila next week for a series of meetings with government officials and business leaders to discuss the ongoing Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) negotiations. United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai will touch down Manila on April 17 for...
The Manila Police District (MPD) conducted a simultaneous bicycle patrol around the city churches from April 5 to 7 to ensure the safety and security of the people during Holy Week. Maj. Gen. Edgar Alan Okubo led the "Bisiklita Iglesia" along with the operatives of MPD and the National Capital...
United States Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman is expected to meet President-elect Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. when she visits the Philippines. US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman (AFP/File) Manila is among the scheduled trips of Sherman in Asia. Sherman, according to the US Department of...
