The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has assured the safety and well-being of diplomatic missions in the Philippines after the US Embassy in Manila expressed concern on the hazards and security risk posed by reclamation activities in Manila Bay. Ma. Teresita Daza, DFA spokesperson, said DFA is...
The US Embassy in Manila has expressed concern on the reclamation activities in Manila Bay as the projects may have ties to a Chinese communications company reportedly involved in the creation of artificial islands in the South China Sea, and cited to be engaged in fraudulent activities. Kanishka...
The US Embassy in Manila said Saturday that assistance for those affected by Typhoon Egay already arrived in Laoag as Washington joined in providing relief efforts to those in need. Members of the US Marines worked with the Philippine government to offload and deliver emergency supplies to those...
Over 200 yogis participated in the annual celebration of the International Day of Yoga led by the Indian Embassy in Manila on Wednesday. Indian Ambassador to the Philippines Shambhu Kumaran joined in the event, noting that the 5,000-year-old practice is also gaining popularity in the country as an...
The US Embassy in Manila said Thursday it is already aware of the Senate of the Philippines' plan to conduct an inquiry into its request for Manila to let Afghan nationals stay in the country while waiting for their Special Immigrant Visa. Stephen Dove, the acting spokesperson of the embassy, made...
The process to apply for a US visa in the Philippines has become more convenient and efficient as the consular section of the US Embassy in Manila is making process improvements and addressing backlogs that were caused by Covid-19 restrictions. The embassy on Thursday took the media on a tour of its...
Chinese martial arts Shaolin Kungfu is coming to the Philippines. The Chinese Embassy in Manila made the announcement on Wednesday, May 31, as China and the Philippines continue to advance their exchanges, especially on people-to-people ties. The performance of the thousand-year old martial arts...
At least five Filipinos are confirmed missing after a Chinese fishing vessel where they were working capsized in the Indian Ocean, Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian said Wednesday. Huang said the embassy is already coordinating with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the...
Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian has maintained his silence over his controversial remark related to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Taiwan and instead called to maintain the friendship between the Philippines and China. In his first public appearance on Wednesday after issuing...
Experts from the US have arrived in the Philippines at the request of the government to help in the clean up of the oil spill that has spread across different provinces from Oriental Mindoro. Among them are the five members of the US Coast Guard (USCG) National Strike, who will provide subject...
Filipino travelers can now add China to their preferred travel destination list after the Chinese Embassy in Manila announced that it will resume issuance of visas to tourists. The announcement was made by Chinese Ambassador to Manila Huang Xilian on his Facebook page. “China resumes issuance of...
The United States has partnered with various health care giants, including Unilab, for a P622 million (USD 10.6 million) worth of program that aims to train Filipino workers in the high-tech manufacturing sector. During the launching of the Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Development Alliance...
