Ambassador of Singapore to the Philippines Constance See Sin Yuan, welcomed guests who joined the celebration of the 58th Singapore National Day held last Aug. 30, 2023, at the Fairmont Makati. The theme for this year’s celebration is “Onward As One.” In her speech, the Ambassador said:...
​The United States Embassy in Manila marked on Wednesday, Aug. 30, the 72nd anniversary of the Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) between the Philippines and the US. US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson said Washington remains "firm in our ironclad commitment to our alliance and...
The Chinese Embassy in Manila on Monday, August 14, maintained that the Philippines had expressed commitment to tow away its military vessel, which it said was "put on record and well-documented." Beijing has not shown yet any proof of such a promise; while President Ferdinand "Bongbong"...
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...
