On Dec. 15, Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines H.E. Kazuhiko Koshikawa took center stage as the distinguished keynote speaker at the closing ceremony of the Asian Peacebuilders Scholarship (APS) program. Hosted at the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU), the event celebrated 16 years of...
UST OIRP Associate Director Prof. Karen S. Santiago, Ph.D., Embassy of Argentina in the Philippines Trade Section Head Ms. Ana Clara Pianezza, Third Secretary and Consul Mr. Fabricio Sordoni, and UST Office of Public Affairs Director Asst. Prof. Joreen T. Rocamora, Ph.D. during the presentation of...
CULTURAL NEIGHBORS Aboitiz Power Corporation chief commercial and stakeholder engagement officer Danel Aboitiz, DSWD Usec. Fatima Aliah Quibranza Dimaporo, TPB COO Marga Nograles, and Malaysian Ambassador Dato’ Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino In a celebration of culinary diplomacy, the Tourism...
FUJIAN, China—Filipinos and all other nationalities may now enjoy a 25 percent discount on their fee when getting a Chinese visa. This came after the Chinese Foreign Ministry improved visa and entry policies for foreign nationals for cross-border travel as the country aimed to attract more...
Groufie with H.E. Amb. Dr. Nicolas Brühl Aimed at fostering creativity and supporting the development of new ideas that have the potential to drive economic growth and improve society, the Embassy of Switzerland in the Philippines hosts the Swiss Innovation Prize Competition. This year’s...
Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko celebrated his 67th birthday by reminiscing on the highlights of his stint in the Philippines. (Photos from Amb. Kazuhiko's X post) “As I celebrate my birthday here in the Philippines, I'm overwhelmed with gratitude and...
DFA Undersecretary for Civilian Security & Consular Affairs Jesus S. Domingo propose a toast together with Ambassador Tull Traisorat and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps. Papal Nuncio Archbishop Charles John Brown For foreign embassies in the Philippines, it is common to celebrate...
FUJIAN, China—Beijing's top diplomat in Manila protested the Philippines' presence in the West Philippine Sea when he responded to the government's summons following two consecutive water cannon attacks by China on Filipino vessels. Citing the state news agency Xinhua, the Chinese Embassy in...
The Philippines is set to reopen an embassy in Finland to pave the way for more cooperation between the two countries, a Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) official announced Wednesday night. During the celebration of Finnish Independence Day in Manila, DFA Undersecretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro...
Japan is extending P13.27 million-worth of grant projects that will benefit three local government units in the Philippines as part of Tokyo's strategic partnership with Manila for sustainable and inclusive growth. Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko on Wednesday, Dec. 6,...
France stands ready to participate in a joint patrol with the Philippines in the West Philippine Sea as Manila started seeking maritime cooperation with more countries amid developments in the waters. French Ambassador to the Philippines Marie Fontanel told reporters Wednesday, Dec. 6, that...
China is standing by on its decision on its execution of two Filipino nationals convicted of drug trafficking as it said drug-related offenses are a serious crime. The Chinese Embassy in Manila said Tuesday, Dec. 5, Chinese law stipulates that all people who have committed crime are “equal” in...
