President Marcos has described Beijing 's sanctions against Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. as "very unhelpful," saying the move only raises tensions and does little to advance discussions aimed at managing disputes in the West Philippine Sea. Speaking to...
President Marcos has congratulated Filipino tennis sensation Alex Eala for her historic run at Wimbledon, describing the young athlete as an inspiration to Filipinos, particularly the youth. Speaking before members of the media at the conclusion of his official visit to Canada, Marcos opened his...
President Marcos said he is concerned that future Philippine administrations could take a different approach to the West Philippine Sea issue after his term, warning that consistency is crucial in defending the country 's sovereign rights and territorial integrity. Speaking during a media...
Canada has formally joined the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) with an initial investment pledge of CA$2 million, as President Marcos on Sunday, July 5 (Manila time), declared his official visit a success that opened a "new chapter" in Philippines-Canada relations. Speaking before the Philippine...
The Philippines and Canada are set to elevate their bilateral relations through a strategic partnership that will deepen cooperation in defense, maritime security, trade, tourism, and people-to-people exchanges, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro said. In an interview...
Malacañang has stressed that the Philippines ' elevation to upper-middle-income country (UMIC) status does not mean economic difficulties have disappeared for ordinary Filipinos, with President Marcos vowing to continue government interventions for poor and vulnerable sectors. Speaking at a...
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Friday, July 3, issued a Show Cause Order (SCO) to the registered owner and driver of a jeepney caught speeding and swerving while carrying passengers along Marcos Highway in Antipolo City. The incident occurred on June 30 in Barangay Mayamot, where the...
President Marcos has secured fresh Canadian investments and deeper cooperation in mining, critical minerals, and clean energy during his official visit to Vancouver, as the Philippines pushes to position itself as a major player in the global energy transition. On the sidelines of his visit on...
President Marcos and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasized the need for "middle powers" to strengthen their partnerships amid global volatility. During a joint press conference following their bilateral meeting in Vancouver, Canada, on Friday, July 3, Marcos and Carney agreed that middle...
President Marcos is not worried about the downsides of the Philippines ' achievement of upper-middle-income status, as he is banking on increased investment. As the country moves up the classification ladder, it may gradually lose access to foreign grants intended for poorer economies. Marcos,...
President Marcos and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney capped their bilateral engagements in Canada with a visit to the Granville branch of Jollibee in Vancouver, highlighting the Filipino fast-food giant’s growing footprint in the Canadian market. The visit coincided with the brand’s 10th...
The Philippines is seeking greater recognition of Filipino professional credentials in Canada as the two countries signed a labor and migration agreement aimed at improving opportunities and protections for Filipino workers. President Marcos raised the issue during his bilateral meeting with...
