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...
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 has encouraged the new United States ambassador to the Philippines to bring the relations between the two countries "even closer." Marcos expressed expectations of further deepening the Philippines-United States relations as he formally welcomed US Ambassador-designate Lee Lipton...
The new United States Ambassador to the Philippines, Lee Lipton, has arrived in Manila, the US Embassy announced on Sunday, June 28. This marks the start of Lipton 's tour of duty in the country, replacing former US Ambassador MaryKay Carlson. "Mabuhay and welcome back to the Philippines, U.S....
The United States Embassy in the Philippines has warned Filipino visa applicants about scammers who claim they can guarantee approval, reminding the public that US visas are issued only after a proper evaluation by consular officers. In an advisory posted on its official social media pages, the...
President Marcos wished United States President Donald Trump happiness, good health, and success on his birthday. Marcos took to social media his birthday greeting for his American counterpart on Monday, June 15. "Happy Birthday, President Trump. On behalf of the Filipino people, I wish you good...
The Philippines, Japan, and the United States have reaffirmed their strong opposition to any unilateral attempts to change the status quo in the South China Sea through force or coercion. The commitment was made during the Second Japan-US-Philippines Maritime Dialogue held in Manila, where...
President Marcos and United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed bilateral security and economic priorities, including developments in the South China Sea and regional energy concerns, during a phone call on Monday morning, June 1. In a Facebook post, President Marcos described his phone...
Eight more countries have joined the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) initiative as “valued partners,” as the Philippines, Japan, and the United States reaffirmed their commitment to accelerate infrastructure development and economic connectivity in the country. The development came during the 4th...
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)...
