Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro brushed aside Chinese academics ' claims that Batanes belongs to China, saying the Philippine government deals with official state positions rather than the views of individual scholars. Responding to questions about the...
President Marcos has honored outgoing Republic of Korea Ambassador Lee Sang-hwa for his contributions to strengthening bilateral ties between the Philippines and South Korea, particularly in elevating the relationship to a Strategic Partnership. During Lee 's farewell call in Malacañang on...
The Philippines firmly declared that the landmark 2016 South China Sea Arbitral Award is "not subject to negotiation or compromise," as it marked the ruling 's 10th anniversary and reaffirmed its commitment to defending the country 's maritime rights through international law. Speaking at...
Plastic is everywhere. From neighborhood stores to high-end retailers, plastic has become part of daily life. In the Philippines, single-use sachets have become a common option because they make household products more affordable and accessible to many consumers. Their widespread use, however, has...
Miss World Philippines National Director Arnold Vegafria formally introduced Althea Nicole Gadingan and Ysabella Wuthrich as the official candidates of the Negros Island Region and Bacolod City in the Miss World Philippines 2027 pageant on Feb. 25 at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City during a...
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 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...
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...
China’s Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan has submitted a proposal to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to replicate a successful common fishing area from 10 years ago in the Scarborough Shoal, also known as Panatag Shoal or Bajo de Masinloc, to help ease the growing tension in the...
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,...
