Officials of the Ayala Alabang Village and barangay in Muntinlupa are protesting the raid conducted by Philippine immigration and police, and the Korean Embassy inside the exclusive subdivision Saturday night. In a statement issued on Sept. 19, the Ayala Alabang Village Association (AAVA) and...
Proudly Pinoy-made products make it to Maison & Objet’s ‘Best of MOM’ 2021 list PINOY DESIGN From left: Zarate’s Cheque Bench; Philippine Embassy first secretary C. Rola McKernan with MOM project manager E. Potier; and Finali’s Fiori Lamp (Paris PE photos) Maison & Objet, one of...
All nonimmigrant B1/B2 (Business/Tourist) interview appointments scheduled through October 29, 2021 are canceled due to the continued significant worldwide challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States Embassy in Manila said Friday. The US Embassy advised those affected applicants...
Heather Variava, a former journalist and seasoned diplomat, is now the new Chargé d’Affaires (CDA) ad interim at the United States Embassy in the Philippines. A CDA is an Embassy’s official representative in the absence of an Ambassador, representing the President of the United States in the...
Philippine security forces have been on heightened alert ever since the Marawi siege took place over four years ago. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque gave this assurance to the public in terms of the country's vigilance as far as a possible terror attack is concerned. "Alam niyo naman po,...
The Embassy of Japan in Manila on Tuesday confirmed that they have received information about a possible terror attack that may occur in any of the six Southeast Asian countries, including the Philippines. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (via Twitter/MOFA) In a statement, the Embassy said the...
The Philippine Embassy in Oslo is currently hosting the Filipiniana creation of Norway-based fashion designer Mayeth Sigue Codoy whose signature brand is now slowly finding its niche in major European cities. Codoy, born and raised in Balamban, Cebu, is the owner of the MYET brand which features...
Filipinos for Filipinos The Philippine Embassy in The Hague commended Filipino community organizations for their humanitarian assistance programs for their fellow Filipinos experiencing difficulties in this pandemic. The commendations were made during a picnic organized by the embassy for Filipino...
The United States government has donated 25 laptop computers and 479 tablets to the Department of Education (DepEd) as part of the US commitment to support early grade learning in the Philippines during the COVID-19 pandemic. US Agency for International Development (USAID) Philippines Office of...
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has conveyed his personal greetings to President Duterte whom he referred to as his “dear friend” during a recent presentation of credentials of the incoming top Philippine diplomat in Ankara. Philippine Ambassador to Turkey Maria Elena Algabre presents...
Outgoing United States Embassy Charge d’Affaires John Law has expressed confidence that the security alliance and bilateral relations between the US and the Philippines will continue to flourish and grow “ever more secure and prosperous” in the years to come. United States Embassy Charge...
Philippine Ambassador to Prague Ombra Jainal has called on Czech investors to take a look at the Philippines' positive business outlook being one of the top emerging economies and countries for investments in the region amid the ongoing onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic. Philippine Ambassador to...
