The US Embassy in Manila has warned visa applicants against submitting fake documents or misrepresenting facts, saying such acts can lead to criminal prosecution, arrest, and a lifetime ban from entering the United States. In an X post on Saturday, Aug. 29, the embassy said it recently notified...
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto urged American companies to expand their investments in the Philippines while creating jobs, developing Filipino talent, and contributing to shared prosperity between the two countries. Speaking to American business leaders at the Welcome Reception for the 2026...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said the redeployment of America’s last aircraft carrier in Asia to the Middle East will not diminish joint defense activities with Manila. AFP spokesperson for West Philippine Sea (WPS) retired admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad said it will continue its...
US Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Lipton said Delta Air Lines’ planned nonstop service between Manila and Los Angeles is a sign of the strong partnership between the Philippines and the United States. “I’m so excited that Delta Airlines is starting nonstop flights between Manila and Los...
Malacañang said that the US government 's request to extradite Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder Pastor Apollo Quiboloy must undergo careful evaluation and assessment before the Philippine government decides how to proceed. In a video statement, Presidential Communications Office (PCO)...
The Philippines and the United States are moving quickly to advance the proposed Pax Silica initiative, with US Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Lipton saying Washington and Manila are "moving FAST" on what he described as one of the two countries ' biggest shared priorities. In a post on X...
The Philippines and the United States of America have signed a five-year Health Strategic Objective Agreement that will provide up to P42 billion in joint funding to strengthen the country 's efforts to detect, treat, and prevent HIV and tuberculosis (TB), while enhancing overall health...
President Marcos and US President Donald Trump held a phone conversation Thursday evening, July 23, discussing the current global economic and security situation, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said. According to the PCO, the phone call stemmed from President Marcos ' meeting...
The proposed Philippines-United States Pax Silica Economic Security Zone promises to place the country at the forefront of artificial intelligence infrastructure, semiconductor manufacturing, advanced packaging, and strategic minerals processing. If realized responsibly, it could create thousands...
President Marcos will meet United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio this week as Rubio joins the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) ministerial meetings in Manila, Malacañang confirmed on Monday, July 20. In a press briefing, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary...
Malacañang has assured the public that the proposed Philippines-United States Pax Silica Economic Security Zone will comply with strict environmental and water resource safeguards, amid concerns over its potential impact on host communities. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary...
The Philippines will host two of the world 's top diplomats next week as United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi join a series of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) meetings in Manila expected to tackle regional security, economic...
