Several cooperation agreements in various areas, such as energy, trade, investment, labor, and others, are expected to be signed between the Philippines and Canada during President Marcos ' official visit, Malacañang said. Marcos and his delegation will fly to Canada on Wednesday night, July...
President Marcos has encouraged the new United States ambassador to the Philippines to bring the relations between the two countries "even closer." Marcos expressed expectations of further deepening the Philippines-United States relations as he formally welcomed US Ambassador-designate Lee Lipton...
Taiwan passport holders will continue to enjoy visa-free entry to the Philippines for stays of up to 14 days after the Philippine government extended the arrangement for another year. The Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) announced on Tuesday, June 30, that the visa-free privilege for...
Malacañang said the relationship between the Philippines and China remains in good condition despite the spat between the Chinese Embassy and the Department of National Defense (DND). Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said there is no conflict between the two...
Filipino travelers visiting Oman under the country 's 14-day visa-free entry program will no longer be required to present a negative HIV medical certificate, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced on Monday, June 29. In a statement, the DFA said the Omani government had waived the...
The Philippine women’s handball team settled for a similar 12th place finish after yielding to Vietnam, 16-14, 12-16, 4-8, in the 2026 IHF Beach Handball World Championships in Zagreb, Croatia Sunday, June 28. The Nationals got off to a strong opener before losing their steam in the next two...
Philippine Airport Ground Support Solutions, Inc. (PAGSS) has been recognized with three major awards from Air France-KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, highlighting its excellence in safety, passenger service, and operational efficiency. The awards were presented during a recognition ceremony at Man Ho...
The return of White Party Manila became one of the biggest highlights of Pride Month 2026, as the iconic LGBTQIA+ celebration transformed the World Trade Center in Pasay City into a dazzling showcase of love, acceptance, creativity, and community. After more than a decade away from the spotlight,...
The new United States Ambassador to the Philippines, Lee Lipton, has arrived in Manila, the US Embassy announced on Sunday, June 28. This marks the start of Lipton 's tour of duty in the country, replacing former US Ambassador MaryKay Carlson. "Mabuhay and welcome back to the Philippines, U.S....
Around 300,000 participants joined the LoveLaban Pride PH Festival 2026 on Saturday, June 27, at the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman and Maginhawa Pride Village in Quezon City, where colors, voices, and stories came together in celebration of diversity. Organized by the Quezon City...
The gaming industry in the country has grown from players simply gaming together in computer shops to building their own gaming rigs. Gamers no longer just play to kill time; others compete in esports, while some prefer to stream, where they can interact with online audiences. This growth has also...
President Marcos will seek to advance negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) between the Philippines and Canada during his official visit to Canada next week, as Manila and Ottawa move to deepen their growing economic and security partnership. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced...
