The Philippines and Japan have exchanged diplomatic notes today on the Japanese Government’s loan support for the Philippines’ emergency response to Covid-19 and related social protection, relief, and economic recovery stimulus measures, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. Left to...
The Philippines and Japan held the inaugural Japan-Philippines Foreign and Defense Ministerial Meeting or "2+2," which both sides described as a "fitting next step to lay the foundations for the second decade of the bilateral Strategic Partnership." Photos from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of...
WELLINGTON, New Zealand – The tiny Federated States of Micronesia severed diplomatic ties with nuclear power Russia on Friday over the "unambiguously villainous" invasion of Ukraine, warning relations would only be reopened if Moscow displayed a "love" of humanity. Leaders of the Pacific...
ILOILO CITY — Contrary to their plan to cut their ties with state-run Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), seven private hospitals in Iloilo City still renewed their accreditation. In a Feb. 22 statement, the seven hospitals emphasized the “interest of public health” as the...
The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have renewed their commitment to further strengthen the bilateral relations between the countries, Malacañang said. President Rodrigo Duterte and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan engage in a discussion as...
President Duterte has thanked the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for its support for the Philippines’ coronavirus (COVID-19) response efforts, particularly in boosting vaccination rates in Mindanao. President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang photo) Malacañang made the statement the statement following...
The Philippines and the United Kingdom (UK) have reaffirmed their enhanced partnership, with officials noting that the relationship between the two countries has been on a "fine trajectory". DFA Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. meets UK Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) Minister of...
President Duterte has reaffirmed the Philippines’ commitment to further strengthen bilateral ties with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member-countries, Malacañang said in a statement Thursday, Dec. 16. President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang photo) This took place during the joint courtesy...
The Philippines and Palau had committed to revitalize their bilateral ties as both countries gradually reopen amid the easing of pandemic restrictions. DFA Assistant Secretary for Asian and Pacific Affairs Neal Imperial (left) with Palau Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Keith Sugiyama (right). (Photo...
PEACE-MAKER Former Speaker of the House Jose C. De Venecia Jr. Last Nov. 28, our dear friend, Prince Norodom Ranariddh of Cambodia, succumbed to a lingering sickness. He was 77. Prince Ranarridh, son of the late legendary King Norodom Sihanouk and brother of the current King, Norodom Sihamoni, was...
The top official of the Fondazione Italiana Fegato (FIF) or the Italian Liver Foundation described Italy’s partnership with the Philippines on liver research as a “love story.” Fondazione Italiana Fegato (FIF Facebook page) FIF president Dr. Decio Ripandelli made the remarks during the 5th...
Japan has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Philippines in its humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HA/DR) efforts to address the threats of natural disasters. Photo from the Japanese Embassy in Manila The Japanese Embassy in Manila made the statement following the conclusion of...
