Despite the crackdown on illegal immigrants in the United States, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo assured that Filipinos are “doing well” there because of the “good reputation” they built in many industries globally. DFA Secretary Enrique Manalo (Photo...
President Donald Trump signs a document in the Oval Office at the White House, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said his 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico are coming on Saturday, but he's still considering whether to...
Describing the confusion brought by the policies of United States President Donald Trump as “growing pains” of a new administration, President Marcos on Thursday, Jan. 30, expressed hope that he could thresh out the details of these orders when he meets with the newly installed Chief Executive....
LAKEN RILEY ACT – President Donald Trump holds the document after signing the Laken Riley Act during an event in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed the Laken Riley...
President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (AP Photo/Sebastian Scheiner, File) WADI GAZA, Gaza Strip (AP) — President Donald Trump has invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House next week as the first foreign leader to visit in...
Members of the Philippine Army and United States Army enhance interoperability during the Balikatan exercise. (Juan Carlo de Vela/MANILA BULLETIN) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is optimistic that President Donald Trump's decision to suspend the United States’ foreign development...
President Donald Trump said Monday evening that Microsoft is among the U.S. companies looking to take control of TikTok to help the popular app avert an effective ban that could kick-in in April. “I would say yes,” Trump told reporters when asked if Microsoft was one of the companies interested...
USAID humanitarian aid destined for Venezuela is displayed for the media at a warehouse next to the Tienditas International Bridge on the outskirts of Cucuta, Colombia, Feb. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara, File) WASHINGTON (AP) — At least 56 senior officials in the top U.S. aid...
The Philippine government will continue to engage with the United States regarding the possible impact of the 90-day foreign aid suspension signed by US President Donald Trump on the two countries’ agreements and cooperation, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Monday, Jan. 27. ...
The US government's move to halt foreign assistance has exposed the "true nature" of its relations with the Philippines, former Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Zarate said Monday, Jan. 17. Zarate criticized Washington after President Donald Trump suspended foreign assistance right after assuming his...
Economies across the Asia-Pacific region can withstand headwinds from the policies of the Trump 2.0 administration that are deemed detrimental to global free trade and climate financing, according to a top Asian Development Bank (ADB) official. Once the United States imposes tariffs, "China, of...
Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (Rep. Salceda's office) While Philippine-United States (US) relations under Amercan President Donald Trump's second term arguably began on the right foot, Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda still felt the...
