The Philippines is pushing for a reform on the United Nations Security Council, particularly expanding the membership to the council. Photo courtesy of DFA Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo made the statement in his speech at the General Debate of the 79th Session of the...
The Philippines rebuffed assertions that “major power rivalry” is at play in the South China Sea disputes because these diminish the rights of claimant-countries “to secure their own future.” Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo delivers the Philippine statement at the 79th...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) successfully held the SEC Small and Medium Industries and Large Enterprises Embracing Sustainability (SMILEES) Roadshow in Baguio City on Sept. 18, 2024. The event was organized in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)...
The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly passed a non-binding resolution demanding an end to Israel's occupation of Palestinian territory within the next 12 months. (Xinhua) UNITED NATIONS (Xinhua) -- The UN General Assembly (UNGA) passed a non-binding resolution on Wednesday demanding an end...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to advance the implementation of beneficial ownership policies to prevent the misuse of the corporate vehicle for illegal activities. Representatives from the SEC Information and Communications Technology Department and the Anti-Money...
For the second time, President Marcos will not attend the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York this month and will instead be represented by Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) announced. President Ferdinand...
Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino said on Thursday, Sept. 5, that the proposed Archipelagic Sea Lanes Law would strengthen the Philippines' territorial integrity and national security. (Photo from the Office of Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino) He mentioned this after it was approved...
Ramon “Tats” Suzara has been elected as the new Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) President to become the ninth and second Filipino to hold the prestigious position. Ramon “Tats” Suzara has been elected as the new Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) President (AVC) ...
It will be hard for dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo to move around Southeast Asia as authorities in the region have been alerted, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said. Dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo was spotted at Kuala Lumpur International Airport before she and her companion on July...
When it comes to proper segregation of waste, every small action counts. This is what leading integrated property developer SM Prime Holdings, Inc. aims to promote through its #SMWasteFreeFuture program which it launched in June, in celebration of the World Environment Day. The program is...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is developing stronger whistleblower protection policies to combat corruption and promote investor protection within the corporate sector. In a statment, the commission said its Anti-Money Laundering Division, in partnership with the United Nations...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia—Elevating tourism within the region was the center of interest during the 57th ASEAN Day celebration here where dignitaries and an ASEAN airline firm committed to contribute to the cause. Celebration of the 57th ASEAN Day in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia (Betheena Unite)...
