President Marcos has met with the prime ministers of Thailand and Cambodia to reaffirm the Philippines ' intention to further enhance its trade cooperation with both countries. Marcos met with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on the sidelines...
The Philippines continues to be a safe and vibrant destination for travelers, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said, reaffirming the country’s strong appeal in light of the recent travel advisory issued by the United States. The DOT cited the remarks of Cagayan de Oro City 2nd District...
President Marcos has raised the possibility of establishing direct flights between Manila and Vientiane, Laos ' capital and largest city. Marcos made the pitch during his bilateral meeting with Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone on the sidelines of the 46th Association of Southeast Asian...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) expressed confidence on Monday, May 26, that the civilian convoy of the civic-society group Atin Ito Coalition will not be subjected to water cannon harassment by Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Despite its notoriety for firing water cannon at...
United States Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson has enjoined both Americans and Filipinos to remember the fallen war heroes by honoring and upholding the values they died for. In her remarks during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Manila American Cemetery on Sunday, May 25, Carlson...
The Philippine government has ordered an intensified manhunt for former police officer Rafael Dumlao III, the prime suspect in the 2016 kidnapping and murder of South Korean national Jee Ick-joo, as part of broader efforts to rebuild trust and cooperation with Korean authorities amid rising crimes...
The Philippines has joined Africans in celebrating Africa Day which marks the 62nd founding anniversary of the Organization of African Unity, now the African Union. In a message on Sunday, May 25, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo congratulated the people of Africa,...
A multi-national task force composed of service members from countries belonging to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is sailing to the Indo-Pacific region soon in response to China’s growing aggression, according to a ranking Philippine Navy (PN) officer. The task force includes an...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) denied on Friday, May 23, the claim by China that it supervised the military’s recent rotation and resupply (Rore) mission to BRP Sierra Madre (LS-57) in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal, West Philippine Sea (WPS). In a statement, the AFP said that it does...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) signed a P25.8-billion contract with French shipbuilding company, OCEA, on Thursday, May 22, for the acquisition of 40 units of 35-meter fast patrol craft, sealing the largest single-purchase in the PCG’s modernization. The contract was signed by Department of...
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Ruffa Gutierrez (Instagram) Actress Ruffa Gutierrez expressed excitement about her daughters, Lorin and Venice Bektas, who are revisiting Manila after their school break in the US. During the launch of her latest endorsement for Magical Gems by Isabel and Alexandria at Hashi Pan Asian Premium in...