President Duterte has renewed his call to end the controversial kafala or sponsorship system and all other structures that exploit and oppress migrant workers. President Duterte virtually delivers his speech at the 76th United Nations General Assembly on September 22, 2021 (Manila time)....
President Duterte reminded developed countries to do their part in addressing climate change, saying it would be a great injustice for the world to shift to a clean economy at the expense of developing countries' economic vitality. President Duterte virtually delivers his speech at the 76th United...
President Duterte highlighted in his speech before the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) the Philippines' "longstanding humanitarian tradition" in the government's decision to welcome refugees coming from Afghanistan. OPEN DOOR--President Rodrigo Duterte reports the Philippines' acceptance of...
President Duterte has slammed before the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) the hoarding of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines by wealthy countries. JAB HOARDING SLAMMED--President Rodrigo Duterte addresses the UNGA via a taped message on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021 (Screenshot from Facebook...
For the second time since he took office in 2016, President Duterte is expected to address the United Nations (UN) and put forward the Philippines' stand on urgent issues such as coronavirus (COVID-19) response, and human rights concerns, among others. President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang File...
The Philippines has renewed its commitment to the international community to adopt anticipatory action to prevent or mitigate potential disaster impacts even before such crises happen. Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. delivering his remarks during the virtual high-level humanitarian...
PEACE-MAKER Former Speaker of the House Jose C. de Venecia Jr. The United Nations general assembly commenced its 76th session last Sept. 14, amid the still raging COVID-19 pandemic, which has infected some 226 million people and claimed more than 4.6 million human lives worldwide, and increasing,...
The European Union (EU) is stepping up its strategic engagement with the Indo-Pacific region that includes its ties with the Philippines and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as a whole in efforts to contribute to the region’s stability, security, prosperity, and sustainable...
France and the United Kingdom are seeking the support of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in calling for more ambitious international action to protect terrestrial and marine habitats all over the world in response to the unprecedented rate of biodiversity loss facing the planet....
The Philippines has pledged financial contribution to the flash appeal of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) to address the immediate humanitarian gaps in Afghanistan. Philippine Permanent Representative to the United Nations Evan P. Garcia (PH Mission -...
A Filipino Augustinian has been appointed as the Order's Permanent Representative to the United Nations. Fr. Aladdin Luzon (Augustinian Philippines) CBCP News said the appointment of Fr. Alladin Luzon made him the first Asian Augustinian to hold the office. Luzon was appointed by Father Alejandro...
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque has admitted to being in New York in the United States (US) to seek election to what he described as a "non-full time job" that "has no salary". Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque and the American flag (Photos from MANILA BULLETIN, Unsplash) "Narito po tayo...
