Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. slammed the west over its supposed "monopoly" of good governance, saying the Philippines acknowledges that while there are many ways to govern countries, one sure way to treat people is with decency. Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr....
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has opened the Philippine ePassport Renewal Center in Los Angeles (LA PaRC) in California, the first such facility in North America as a testament to the government's commitment to providing easier service to Filipinos worldwide. Foreign Affairs...
The House of Representatives approved on second reading on Monday night, Nov. 29, the bill declaring the maritime zones of the Philippines to firmly establish it legal rights to conduct social, economic, commercial and other activities in the covered areas. West Philippine Sea image House Bill 9981...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. assured the public that the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is focused on processing passport applications faster. (FILE PHOTO/JANSEN ROMERO/MANILA BULLETIN) Locsin made the statement as more people complain about their passport applications, with...
The Philippines remains steadfast in its commitment to uphold the rights and welfare of Filipino children as the world commemorates World Children's Day on November 20. THEY'RE EVERYWHERE-- Street children are seen playing along Lacson Ave. Sampaloc, Manila on Aug. 30, 2021. (File Photo/Manny...
Senator Richard Gordon said on Thursday, Nov. 18, the President should lead in protecting the country's troops after the Ayungin Shoal incident involving members of the Chinese Coast Guard. President Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Richard Gordon (Photos from Malacañang/ MANILA BULLETIN) "As...
A shared outrage with Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. was expressed by Senator Risa Hontiveros to the actions made by the Chinese Coast Guard vessels who blocked and water cannoned Philippine boats that were on their way to supply food for military personnel....
The government of United States (US) recently donated a drug detection and analysis equipment amounting to P3.5 million to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) for its K9 force. PCG K9 UNIT BOOST--Philippine Coast Guard K9 Force Commander Commodore Nelson B. Torre (third from left), U.S. Embassy in the...
The Philippines and the United Kingdom (UK) have agreed to launch an "enhanced partnership" on trade and investment, technology, security and defense, and coronavirus (COVID-19) response, among others. UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss and Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro...
The establishment of special economic zones in the country could spell a swift turn-around in the economy of various regions and provinces as government battles the economic devastation brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. Occidental Mindoro Rep. Josephine Ramirez-Sato Occidental Mindoro Rep....
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported that no Filipinos were hurt when a man in a Joker costume launched an attack on a train in Tokyo, Japan on Sunday, October 31. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) The DFA made the assurance following reports that 17 people were injured during a knife...
A male owner of a travel agency was arrested in an entrapment operation on Friday, October 29, for supposedly fixing online appointment slots with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) for passport renewal applicants, the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) reported. (FILE PHOTO/JANSEN ROMERO/MANILA...
