President Marcos will press for deeper economic and security cooperation with the United States during his official visit to Washington, D.C. from July 20 to 22, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. In a press briefing in Malacañan, DFA Assistant Secretary Raquel Solano said the trip...
The Philippines received three nominations in the 24th edition of the UK-based Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards as its international tourism profile strengthened through the efforts of the Department of Tourism (DOT), the agency reported Tuesday, July 15. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco...
PH Resorts Group Holdings Inc., the integrated resorts unit of Davao tycoon Dennis A. Uy’s holding company Udenna Corporation, assures the Philippine Stock Exchange that it can wipe out its negative stockholders’ equity with the conversion of shareholders’ advances to common shares. However,...
The Philippines remains committed to economic reform and expanding trade partnerships with other countries despite Washington’s move to impose a 20 percent tariff on Philippine exports starting Aug. 1, a Palace official said. In a press briefing, Special Assistant to the President for Investment...
The Philippines and the United Kingdom are exploring the possibility of holding a third maritime dialogue before 2025 ends, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro disclosed this after meeting with UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth...
President Marcos is set to travel to Washington, D.C., from July 20 to 22, Malacañang confirmed Friday, July 11, as both countries continue high-level discussions on economic and security cooperation. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after United States Secretary of State...
The United States confirmed on Thursday, July 10, that its Navy–Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS) missile system was used for the first time in a live-fire test in the Philippines during the recent Balikatan Exercise. US Pacific Fleet Commander Admiral Stephen Koehler said...
The Marcos administration will send a delegation to the United States next week to negotiate a potential lowering of the newly imposed 20 percent reciprocal tariff on Philippine exports, a move that the government described as concerning. Special Assistant to the President for Investment and...
President Marcos has extended his sympathies to the American people and expressed solidarity with the United States, following the deadly floods that inundated parts of Texas and left over 100 people dead and hundreds more missing. In a statement on Thursday, July 10, the President offered prayers...
The recent meeting in Manila between Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and Japanese Defense Minister Minoru Kihara marked a significant turning point in the deepening of strategic ties between the Philippines and Japan. The announcement of Japan’s intent to transfer six destroyer...
While no Filipinos have so far been reported affected by the severe flooding in Kerr County, Texas, the Philippine government remains ready to assist nationals who may need help, Malacañang said Wednesday, July 9. Citing updates from the Philippine Consulate, Communications Undersecretary Claire...
Regional amphibious and maritime forces from 32 nations convened in the Philippines for the 11th iteration of the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium (PALS), which kicked off on Tuesday, July 8, in Taguig City. The PALS is co-hosted for the first time by the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) and...
