Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara has called on the Senate to look into the various complaints raised by Muslim Filipinos against the National Council on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF). Angara, who filed Senate Resolution No. 768, said the Upper Chamber should look into the reports of subpar...
​The Philippines and South Korea are tying up to uphold democracy as diplomats of both sides met to discuss more ways to cooperate. During Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Undersecretary Jesus Domingo's meeting with South Korea Deputy Minister for Multilateral and Global Affairs Park...
The Philippine government has launched its candidature for a seat in the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for 2024-2025 as it cited the country's maritime credentials, including its capacity to produce competent maritime professionals and its status as one of the largest...
President Marcos has ordered the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) to extend help to the Filipino families affected by the Maui wildfire. Marcos made the directive on Thursday, Sept. 28, as he conveyed his sympathy to the victims of the tragedy last month....
ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro, Flag of China (Rep. Castro's office, Unsplash) House Deputy Minority leader ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro is prodding the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to take diplomatic action to address China's...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo on Tuesday, September 26 said the removal of China’s floating barrier in Scarborough Shoal is consistent with the Philippine government’s position on the West Philippine Sea. Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo presents the proposed...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has expressed confidence that the Philippines and Saudi Arabia will continue working together and build stronger ties "with a shared vision of inclusive progress and sustainable growth." Speaking at the celebration of the 93rd national day of the Kingdom, DFA...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday, Sep. 25, vowed to "take all necessary measures" to protect the Philippine sovereignty and the livelihood of Filipinos after China illegally installed floating barriers and prevented fishermen from their fishing grounds in the waters off Bajo de...
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn thanked the Philippines for accepting the chairship of the regional bloc in 2026, or a year earlier than scheduled, which ensures the stability of the organization in the years ahead. (From left) DFA Undersecretary for...
The Philippines and the United States have expressed concern over the harvesting of corals in the Rozul (Iroquios) Reef and Escoda (Sabina) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, which was believed to be conducted by personnel of foreign vessels, as they said the livelihood of the...
SUSTAINABILITY PARTNERS From left Dan Mejia, H&M South Asia’s regional head of communications and PR, Swedish Ambassador Annika Thunborg, and Jonjon San Agustin, SM Supermalls senior vice president for marketing at the launch of Fashion Forever in SM Aura The global fashion industry is at a...
The Commission on Appointments (CA) on Wednesday, September 13 confirmed the ad interim appointment of Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro as Secretary of the Department of National Defense (DND). Defense Sec. Gilberto Teodoro Jr. faces the Committee on National Defense of the Commission on...
