The Philippines, which has been clutching on Uncle Sam’s wallet for a lifeline, now stares down a 90-day funding freeze on President Trump’s order - proof that like a long-time lover, even foreign aid can ghost you without warning! Just how deep are these pockets? According to the foreign...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Facebook) House Speaker Martin Romualdez is more bullish than ever with the Philippines' foreign investments prospects following the "overwhelmingly positive" reception of the Philippine delegation at the World...
Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (Rep. Salceda's office) The Philippines need not act like a self-pitying pauper in light of the United States (US) government's decision to temporarily freeze the delivery of foreign aid. In fact,...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said the close relationship of President Marcos with Middle Eastern leaders and the presence of Filipinos in the region contributed to the release of the 17 Filipino seafarers held hostage by Houthi rebels in Yemen. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr....
A ranking congressman has suggested tapping other countries for aid as the United States (US) issues a halt on the delivery of most of its foreign assistance. In a statement on Saturday, Jan. 25, Manila 3rd district Rep. Joel Chua recommended that the Philippines consider the European Union (EU),...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is now monitoring how the United States of America's (USA) freeze order on foreign aid will affect the Philippines, Malacañang said. US President Donald Trump (file) The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said this after US President Donald Trump...
The Philippines has completed its fifth Rotation and Reprovisioning (RORE) mission at Ayungin Shoal without recording any incidents amid ongoing diplomatic efforts with China, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. FIle photo In a statement on Friday evening, Jan. 24, the DFA thanked men and...
China warned the Philippines to stop peddling the “Chinese spy” tag as its authorities arrested last week a suspected Chinese “sleeper agent” involved in espionage activities in military and police sites. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning (Photo from Ministry of Foreign Affairs...
Increasing the monthly pension of retired officers and employees of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and granting disability benefits to them is a fitting recognition of their excellent public service, Sen. Loren Legarda said. Legarda, one of the senators who voted in the...
The Philippines and China had "frank and constructive" discussions on the issues surrounding the South China Sea, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro and Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Chen Xiaodong meet during the 10th meeting of the...
The Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles (LAPCG) is set to provide emergency consular services during the remaining Saturdays of the month to aid Filipinos who might have been affected by the wildfires. Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles/AP In a Facebook post, the Philippine LA...
Japan has sought the Philippines' continued support for both countries' partnership on security issues and other global affairs. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. meets Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi at Malacañan on Jan. 15, 2025. (Photo courtesy of PPA/Yummie Dingding) During his...
