The United States Embassy in Manila confirmed on Wednesday, July 16, that it will build two new boat maintenance facilities in Palawan, near the disputed features of the West Philippine Sea. In a statement, the embassy said that its US Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command issued two public...
The Philippines remains committed to economic reform and expanding trade partnerships with other countries despite Washington’s move to impose a 20 percent tariff on Philippine exports starting Aug. 1, a Palace official said. In a press briefing, Special Assistant to the President for Investment...
Nine years after the arbitral ruling in the West Philippine Sea was granted to the Philippines, challenges and uncertainties in the disputed waters remain. But the Philippines will not waver in fighting for the award and international law. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa...
Filipina tennis star Alex Eala returned to the country for a well-deserved break before plunging back into action later this month. Fresh off a superb campaign in Europe, the 20-year-old Eala shared a photo of her relaxing and enjoying a buko juice on her Instagram story Friday, July 11. It is a...
President Marcos is set to travel to Washington, D.C., from July 20 to 22, Malacañang confirmed Friday, July 11, as both countries continue high-level discussions on economic and security cooperation. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after United States Secretary of State...
The United States confirmed on Thursday, July 10, that its Navy–Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS) missile system was used for the first time in a live-fire test in the Philippines during the recent Balikatan Exercise. US Pacific Fleet Commander Admiral Stephen Koehler said...
The Marcos administration will send a delegation to the United States next week to negotiate a potential lowering of the newly imposed 20 percent reciprocal tariff on Philippine exports, a move that the government described as concerning. Special Assistant to the President for Investment and...
President Marcos has extended his sympathies to the American people and expressed solidarity with the United States, following the deadly floods that inundated parts of Texas and left over 100 people dead and hundreds more missing. In a statement on Thursday, July 10, the President offered prayers...
While no Filipinos have so far been reported affected by the severe flooding in Kerr County, Texas, the Philippine government remains ready to assist nationals who may need help, Malacañang said Wednesday, July 9. Citing updates from the Philippine Consulate, Communications Undersecretary Claire...
With new tariffs turning out “worse than expected” for Asian economies, Dutch financial giant ING said the Philippines’ exclusion from the revised list could give the country a trade advantage, potentially allowing it to outperform its regional peers. “Interestingly, countries like India,...
Regional amphibious and maritime forces from 32 nations convened in the Philippines for the 11th iteration of the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium (PALS), which kicked off on Tuesday, July 8, in Taguig City. The PALS is co-hosted for the first time by the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) and...
The National Park Service is one of the biggest reasons we continue to vacation in the US year after year. The idea of setting aside land for future generations to enjoy was not a new concept, but the US was one of the first nations to codify it into law. Yosemite, the Grand Canyon, and Yellowstone...
