Israel has assured the safety of foreign civilians, including of Filipinos, there and in other parts of the Middle East as Tel Aviv continues to fight threats from rebel groups Hamas, Hezbollah and Houthi as well as from Iran, which are now spiraling into a regional tension. Israeli Ambassador to...
The United States Embassy in Manila will hold on Oct. 9 an education fair, where opportunities to study in the US are being offered. US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson encouraged the public to attend the event and choose the US as the next destination to study because the country...
A high-ranking official of the Australian Embassy in Manila had a taste of the famed Ilocos empanada during a recent trip to the northern region to discuss economic development projects. (Photo courtesy of Australian Ambassador Hae Kyong Yu via X post) In a recent post on X (formerly...
Applicants for the United States visa will start to see changes on the application process starting Saturday, Sept. 28. The US Embassy in Manila will open its new Visa Application Center (VAC) at Parqal Building 8 on Diosdado Macapagal Ave. in Parañaque City to process biometrics of visa...
TACLOBAN CITY – Three patrol boats and law enforcement tools were turned over to the Pacific Area Alliance of Local Governments for Marine Resources Development (PALMDev) by the Canadian Embassy in Manila and WildAid and Rare organizations on Monday, September 23, in Hinundayan, Southern...
​The United States Embassy in Manila has advised those applying for the visa that there will be interruption on its services from Sept. 26 to 27. According to the embassy, the scheduled interruption is due to the transition of its new visa appointment scheduling system. During the two-day...
South Korea’s embassy in Manila on Saturday, Sept. 21, clarified that it was the experts that floated the idea of a possible Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) between Seoul and Manila. In a statement, the embassy said that Seoul’s envoy in the country, Lee Sang-hwa, could not still speak...
Attention to those interested in learning Japanese culture in Japan! The Japanese Embassy in Manila is now open to accept applications for Coordinator for International Relations (CIR) and Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) positions under the 2025 Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET)...
As the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry grows in the Philippines, an Australian-based service outsourcing firm aims to expand its job opportunities in the country. The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) reported earlier this year that nearly 800 BPO companies were registered in...
China has urged the United States of America (USA) anew to stop meddling in the South China Sea issue as it stressed that its claims on the disputed waters have solid historical and lawful basis. File photo The Chinese Embassy in Manila said this after US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay...
As Singapore commemorated its 59th National Day, the milestone also marked 55 years of diplomatic relations with the Philippines. The celebration, although delayed to September due to scheduling conflicts, was an opportune moment to reflect on the enduring partnership between the two nations....
Australia plans to pour in development financing worth 45 million Australian dollars (about P1.69 billion) to the Philippines starting next year to further boost trade and investments, especially in the mining and minerals sector. Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Hae Kyong (HK) Yu told a...
