Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Monday, October 9 urged Filipino migrant workers in Israel to closely coordinate with Philippine embassy officials in Tel Aviv so they can be accounted for. Go made the call amid the ongoing conflict between Israel’s state forces and the...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez says he wants to have "protocols" set up with "friends" from the Chinese Embassy regarding the presence of Chinese vessels within Philippine territory. Romualdez made...
A program aiming to reduce ownership of weapons in Basilan supported by the Japanese government was launched on Thursday. The Japanese Embassy in the Philippines led the opening ceremony of the Assistance for Security, Peace, Integration and Recovery for Advancing Human Security in BARMM...
The Ambassador of Israel, His Excellency Ilan Fluss welcomes guests and introduces the Rosh Hashannah. Also in photo is Wilson Lee Flores of Kamuning Bakery, host of the Pandesal Forum. (Badette Cunanan) Rosh Hashanah is one of the most meaningful public holidays in Israel. It marks the...
The White House honored the contributions of Filipino-Americans to their country in time for the celebration of the Filipino American History Month this October. Philippine and American flags (Photo from US Embassy in the Philippines/MANILA BULLETIN) In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday,...
Paseo de Roxas transformed into a "mini-Malaysia" during the much-anticipated Malaysia Week 2023. For two days, on Sept. 16 to 17, this Makati street came alive with the vibrant colors, flavors, and cultural richness of Malaysia. H.E. Dato’ Ambassador Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino Anthony,...
BIENVENIDO — Mexican ambassador to the Philippines, H.E. Daniel Hernández Joseph, welcomes guests to Mexico’s National Day celebrations. The Embassy of Mexico in the Philippines, under the leadership of its new ambassador, Daniel Hernández Joseph, commemorated the 213th anniversary of...
The Indonesian Embassy in Manila hosted a diplomatic reception to celebrate the 78th anniversary of Indonesia’s independence, held on Sept. 8. at the Dusit Thani Hotel in Makati. A TOAST FOR DIPLOMACY — (From left) Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Antonio Morales, H.E...
On Sept. 15, Economic Affairs Minister Nihei Daisuke of the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines joined the culmination event of the Healthy Oceans and Clean Cities Initiative (HOCCI). The event highlighted the achievements, experiences, and lessons learned by the partner cities and communities in...
The Japanese Embassy in Manila has expressed concern over the extensive maritime damage in the area frequented by the Chinese militia in the West Philippine Sea (WPS)—a move that also triggered the Chinese embassy in the country. A tirade from the Chinese embassy came after the Japanese...
The Indonesian Embassy in Manila held the Indonesia Expo 2023, which took place for four days at the Music Hall SM Mall of Asia in Panay City from Aug. 18 to 21. Apart from the Indonesia Expo 2023, the Philippines business delegation will also visit the 38th Trade Expo Indonesia at ICE BSD City,...
Israel has presented a theater performance in Manila dedicated to the late Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) secretary Susan "Toots" Ople and to the many overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) across the globe. The Israeli Embassy in Manila coordinated with Israeli improvisation or improv group Duda...
