For many Filipino fashion designers, one of their ultimate goals is to showcase their work in one of the world’s major fashion capitals. It’s not just about putting their name on the map, but about presenting what Filipino design talent is all about. That was the mission of Spotlight Couronne...
Malacañang said the Philippines will continue engaging Myanmar authorities and stakeholders following recent political developments in the Southeast Asian nation. In a message to reporters, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said the government has taken note of...
Iran is not imposing any "toll fees" on Philippine-flagged oil vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz following Tehran 's assurance of their unhampered passage. "On question regarding the reported toll fee, there is no toll fee," the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said after...
Iran has assured the Philippines that it will allow the safe, unhindered, and expedited passage of Philippine vessels, energy sources, and Filipino seafarers through the Strait of Hormuz, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) bared. Iran 's assurance was made during a "productive phone...
The Philippines has asked Iran to be designated as a “non-hostile” country in the Strait of Hormuz as the government is struggling to meet its oil needs due to the waterway’s partial closure. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro on Wednesday, April 1, sat down...
Applicants from more US visa category groups are now required to set their social media accounts public, based on the latest advisory of the US Embassy in Manila. Effective March 30, visa applicants who need to change their social media privacy setting belong to the following categories: Fiancé(e)...
Philippine officials on Wednesday, April 1, sat down with Iran 's top diplomat in Manila as the government sought unrestricted passage of tankers carrying oil for the country through the Strait of Hormuz. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro and Department of Energy...
The Philippine men’s football team fell short of reaching the 2027 AFC Asian Cup after a 1-1 draw against host Tajikistan in the qualifiers at the Hisor Central Stadium Tuesday night, March 31. The Nationals seized the edge early as Raphael Obermair delivered the first goal at the 19th minute of...
The China 's embassy in Manila has brought up the Middle East conflict affecting the situation in the Philippines to criticize "some forces" who are supposedly trying to destabilize relations between the two sides. It was the first time that the embassy included hostilities in the region in...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro will seek talks with Iran 's top diplomat in Manila to ensure safe passage of tankers bringing oil bound for the Philippines as the country races against time to secure enough fuel before looming global shortage. Presidential...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Monday, March 30, announced that it has placed its operations on high alert amid an anticipated surge in travelers during the Holy Week exodus. With millions of Filipinos expected to head to provinces, pilgrimage sites, and vacation destinations, the PRC will...
No national interest will be lost in case the Philippines engage in a joint oil and gas exploration with China, a Palace official said. This, as the Philippines and China have resumed high-level consultations with both sides exploring possible cooperation in oil and gas development alongside...