President Marcos said the Philippines will prioritize the development of economic corridors and stronger regional supply chains as it assumes the chairmanship of the ASEAN-Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) in 2026. Speaking at the ceremonial handover of the ASEAN-BAC chairship in Malacañan on...
The Philippines and China resumed on Thursday, Jan. 30, one of their most anticipated bilateral discussions—a political dialogue on maritime issues and other mutual interests—in a move that came as the two sides expressed willingness to end the long-running conflict in the South China Sea. The...
President Marcos thanked United States Ambassador MaryKay Carlson for her service as she paid a farewell call at Malacañang on Thursday, Jan. 29, citing her role in strengthening the Philippines–United States alliance during her more than three-year posting. In a Facebook post after the courtesy...
Malacañang said any move to declare Chinese embassy officials persona non grata would be treated as a last resort, stressing that such action carries serious diplomatic consequences and must be carefully weighed. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro relayed the...
The Philippines is turning tourism into a resilient, people-centered industry that empowers 16.4 million workers and fuels sustainable growth, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said on Thursday, Jan. 29. Frasco said the sector is turning challenges into opportunities by...
Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan would be willing to leave the Philippines if President Marcos asked him to do so. China 's embassy in Manila made the pronouncement on Wednesday night, Jan. 29, amid calls in Manila to recall and declare him persona non grata over the mission...
Japan’s embassy in Manila is aware of the lack of available slots for visa appointments at its application centers and issued its response on the matter. In a statement sent to the Manila Bulletin, the embassy cited the surge of Filipinos expressing interest in going to Japan. Except during the...
Top diplomats from all Southeast Asian countries will sit down for talks over the South China Sea issue, the political developments in Myanmar, and the Thailand-Cambodia conflict, among other concerns, on Thursday, Jan. 29, as the Philippines is hosting this year 's annual meet for the...
The move of more than a dozen senators to replace or declare unwelcome China 's embassy diplomats in the Philippines weren 't able to silence them after making on Tuesday night, Jan. 27, yet another statement—a very lengthy one—that targeted Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesman...
Israel’s embassy in Manila on Monday, Jan. 26, welcomed the inauguration of the Sum-Ag Water Treatment Plant, which President Marcos led in Bacolod City last week. Israeli Ambassador Dana Kursh said the new treatment plant, which was an Israeli innovation in the Philippines, is an...
The Philippine government has expressed serious concerns regarding the escalation of word war between the Chinese Embassy in Manila and several senators, as well as other government officials who continue to take a firm stand against Beijing over the West Philippine Sea issue. The Department of...
President Marcos stands by Filipino officials defending the country’s maritime rights, Malacañang said on Monday, Jan. 26, amid escalating word wars between the Chinese Embassy in Manila and Philippine officials over statements on the West Philippine Sea. In a press briefing, Presidential...
