The upcoming ambassador of the Philippines to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has met other Filipino diplomats there to give his mandate on further strengthening the country’s ties with the Arab country. Ambassador-designate Alfonso Ver told the men and women comprising the Philippine embassy,...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) formally opened a new linear park and pedestrian stairs at the iconic Binondo-Intramuros Bridge in Manila on Friday, Jan. 20. Photo: DPWH DPWH Sec. Manuel Bonoan led the opening of the facilities and structures which he said would offer a new...
After asking for a time off from her Palace post last month, Zenaida Angping was nominated by President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. as Ambassador to France. According to a document published online by the Commission on Appointments (CA) as of Jan. 18, Angping, who served as the Presidential...
German Ambassador to the Philippines Anke Reiffenstuel urged authorities to “fully investigate” the abduction of two Cebu-based activists, who resurfaced a week after they were taken on Jan. 10. German Ambassador to the Philippines Anke Reiffenstuel (Photo from German Embassy in Manila via...
Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko on Saturday, Jan. 14, condoled with the family of the late former Philippine Ambassador to Japan Manuel “Manolo” Lopez, who passed away due to an undisclosed reason. Former Philippine Ambassador to Japan Manuel Lopez (Photo from...
USAID, the principal US government agency to extend assistance to countries, launched a P1 billion digitalization program that aims to digitally transform 30,000 small micro and medium enterprises (MSMEs) over a five-year period. US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson announced the $18...
By MARYKAY CARLSON US Ambassador to the Philippines The last five months of 2022 coincided with my first five months serving as US Ambassador to the Philippines – an exciting time marked by non-stop engagements that strengthened our ironclad relationship as friends, partners, and allies. Only...
Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko is currently enjoying Boracay Island's white sand beaches. In a series of Twitter posts that started on Monday, Jan. 9, Kazuhiko shared his experiences on the Visayan island, which he described as "a sight to behold." "Its white sand and...
General Andres Centino made his first major task as returning Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff on Tuesday, Jan. 10, when he met Turkish Ambassadori Niyazi Eyren Akyol. Gen. Andres Centino (right), Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), welcomes Turkish...
A Filipino envoy has received the highest award that the government of the United Arab Emirates confers on diplomats in recognition of her contributions in promoting bilateral ties. Philippine Ambassador to UAE Hjayceelyn Quintana was awarded the Medal of Independence of the First Order from...
The Danish government has lauded the Philippines for its efforts to comply with the standards set by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) for Filipino seafarers. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Malacañang Photo) Danish Ambassador Franz-Michael “Dan-Dan” Mellbin reaffirmed his...
Christmas in the Philippines this year will be a first for United States (US) Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson, who’s quite excited to welcome her daughters in the country to spend the festivities with them. US Ambassador to Manila MaryKay Carlson stands beside the “Alliance...
