Senators on Friday, November 24 rejected China’s accusations the Philippines is stirring up trouble in the South China Sea saying it has always been the other party that is causing concerns in the area. This, after President Marcos announced last Tuesday, November 21,...
There is a “positive momentum” in the relationship between the Philippines and the United States as the country ushered in a new administration under President Marcos, Philippine Consul General in San Francisco Neil Frank Ferrer said. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during a meeting with...
A Senate panel on Tuesday, November 7 lifted the contempt order against the four leaders of the Socorro Bayanihan Services Inc. (SBSI) or the so-called Socorro "cult" namely Jey Rence Quilario also known as "Senyor Agila", Janeth Ajoc, Mamerto Galanida, and Karren Sanico. The Senate security group...
President Marcos renewed the Philippine government’s commitment to sustain the “vigor” of the bilateral relationship between the Philippines and Japan as Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida winds up his two-day state visit. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. toasts with Japanese Prime Minister...
PCG Commandant Adm. Ronnie Gil Gavan (Photo by PCG) Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commandant Adm. Ronnie Gil Gavan will discuss security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region with his Japanese counterpart and the country's prime minister in Manila on Saturday, Nov. 4. Gavan will host Japan Coast...
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s visit to the Philippines will send a clear signal to neighboring countries of the strong bilateral ties enjoyed by the two nations. Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda, in a statement, said she firmly believes Kishida's visit "will further strengthen...
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III and Senator Imelda “Imee” Marcos bemoaned the untimely passing of China’s former Premier Li Keqiang, who reportedly died last Friday, October 27 due to a heart attack. Pimentel, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), said he is “deeply...
Israel is not suspending any of its programs with the Philippines despite its ongoing war with Hamas. Israeli Ambassador to the Philippines Ilan Fluss made the assurance​ on Friday, Oct. 27, adding that it included the current agricultural cooperation it has with Manila. ​"There are...
US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson is expecting to "see more" maritime activities, including naval exercises and joint sails, between the two countries as she described the partnership between Manila and Washington as having "greater coordination" than ever. While "joint patrols" in...
The Philippine government is committed to open again an embassy in Helsinki next year to further strengthen its bilateral relations with Finland. (From left) Vice President Sara Duterte and Finland Ambassador to Manila Juha Markis Pyykko shake hands during a meeting in Mandaluyong City. (Inday Sara...
Senator Imelda “Imee” Marcos on Wednesday, October 11 warned about the risks the Philippines face being a close ally of the United States, which has vocally committed to support Israel. “As an ally of the United States (US), which has committed military support to Israel, we risk...
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go called for immediate justice in connection with the recent maritime tragedy off Bajo de Masinloc that claimed the lives of three Filipino fishermen. Go has extended assistance to the bereaved families, and emphasized the need for accountability and protective measures...
