Applicants from more US visa category groups are now required to set their social media accounts public, based on the latest advisory of the US Embassy in Manila. Effective March 30, visa applicants who need to change their social media privacy setting belong to the following categories: Fiancé(e)...
Philippine officials on Wednesday, April 1, sat down with Iran 's top diplomat in Manila as the government sought unrestricted passage of tankers carrying oil for the country through the Strait of Hormuz. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro and Department of Energy...
The Philippine men’s football team fell short of reaching the 2027 AFC Asian Cup after a 1-1 draw against host Tajikistan in the qualifiers at the Hisor Central Stadium Tuesday night, March 31. The Nationals seized the edge early as Raphael Obermair delivered the first goal at the 19th minute of...
The China 's embassy in Manila has brought up the Middle East conflict affecting the situation in the Philippines to criticize "some forces" who are supposedly trying to destabilize relations between the two sides. It was the first time that the embassy included hostilities in the region in...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro will seek talks with Iran 's top diplomat in Manila to ensure safe passage of tankers bringing oil bound for the Philippines as the country races against time to secure enough fuel before looming global shortage. Presidential...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Monday, March 30, announced that it has placed its operations on high alert amid an anticipated surge in travelers during the Holy Week exodus. With millions of Filipinos expected to head to provinces, pilgrimage sites, and vacation destinations, the PRC will...
No national interest will be lost in case the Philippines engage in a joint oil and gas exploration with China, a Palace official said. This, as the Philippines and China have resumed high-level consultations with both sides exploring possible cooperation in oil and gas development alongside...
The Philippines and China have resumed high-level consultations, with both sides exploring possible cooperation in oil and gas development alongside broader dialogue, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. In a statement, the DFA said the two countries held back-to-back meetings of the 24th...
China has claimed that a Philippine ship deliberately made a dangerous turn in the waters off the Spratly Islands in an action that Filipino officials reported to be rather intentionally caused by Chinese personnel. Zhai Shichen, spokesman for China 's People 's Liberation Army (PLA)...
Negotiations on the South China Sea issue between the Philippines and China, as well as between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China, are pushing through despite adjustments to in-person meetings placed by foreign governments to curb the effects of the looming oil supply...
The Philippines and Japan on Friday, March 27, signed an exchange of notes for the fourth tranche of loan that Tokyo is extending for the construction of the Metro Manila Subway Project. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro and Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines...
The United States has asked the Philippines, one of its closest allies hardly hit by its ongoing conflict with Iran, regarding its current energy needs, as the country battles a national energy emergency, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro has bared. Lazaro said "the...
