A British parliamentarian is returning to the Philippines to continue his engagements with local officials regarding various efforts, which include peace talks in Mindanao. Jack McConnell, a member of the United Kingdom House of Lords, will engage with key leaders from the national and the...
China claimed that it used “lawful control measures” when a China Coast Guard (CCG) and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessels bumped near the disputed Escoda (Sabina) Shoal in the disputed South China Sea on Sunday, Aug. 25. In a statement, the Chinese Embassy in Manila quoted the CCG saying...
Ambassador Marcela Ordóñez Fernández of the Embassy of Colombia leads the celebration of the historic event. The Embassy of the Republic of Colombia in the Philippines, led by Ambassador Marcela Ordóñez Fernández, celebrated the 214th Independence day of the Republic of Colombia with...
On July 29, a celebration of unity, and reflection marked the second anniversary of the National Day of the Arab Republic of Egypt, as dignitaries and friends gathered to commemorate the historic Egyptian Revolution of 1952. The event was graced by Ambassador and Plenipotentiary of the Arab...
National security advisors of the Philippines and the United States have discussed what they described as China’s deliberate collision with two Filipino vessels in the West Philippine Sea. National Security Advisor (NSA) Eduardo Año spoke by phone with his US counterpart, Jake Sullivan,...
HUANG XILIAN Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China in the Philippines The Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) was held in Beijing from July 15 to 18, 2024. With a view to advancing Chinese...
Founder and CEO of Innovate Israel Itai Green with Ambassador Ilan Simon Fluss of the Embassy of Israel Itai Green, the visionary founder of Innovate Israel, concluded a successful media roundtable discussion on Aug. 8, 2024, in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. The event, hosted by the Embassy of...
This years marks the 35th anniversary of the Mexican ship Cuauhtémoc. Given the deep historical and cultural ties between Mexico and the Philippines, the Mexican Naval Instruction Vessel ARM Cuauhtémoc marks its first journey to Manila. This trip is a part of the tri-continental training cruise,...
The Philippine Embassy in Lebanon asked Filipinos in Lebanon to leave the country while the airport remains open amid fears of escalating violence between Iran-backed and Lebanon-based Hezbollah and Israel. People gather near a destroyed building that was hit by an Israeli airstrike in the...
The children of the embassy, affectionately known as such, begin their life journey in the Philippines upon arrival. Adjusting to new schools, friends, language, and culture is a common experience for third-culture kids. Their ages range from babies to 19 years old. Their presence at events fill...
Members of the Czech and Filipino Delegations for the 2nd JCEC Session led by Director General Muřický, Ambassador Karel Hejč of the Embassy of Czech Republic, and Dept of Trade and Industry Undersecretary for International Trade Allan B. Gepty. The Czech Embassy in Manila organized a business...
By Dr. Nicolas Brühl, Swiss Ambassador War has limits. These limits can be found in the Geneva Conventions and have been agreed on 75 years ago today. The commemoration of the adoption of the Geneva Conventions is an opportunity to highlight their importance for humanity at a time when...
