For China, the historic July 12, 2016 ruling of the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague that rejected its excessive claims in the South China Sea is nothing but a piece of “waste paper.” Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian (via Ministry of Foreign Affairs, China) “The...
The Duterte administration is not turning its back on the United States despite its close ties with China. President Rodrigo Duterte delivers a public address at the Malacañang Golf (Malago) Clubhouse in Malacañang Park, Manila on July 6, 2021. (Malacañang) President Duterte explained that...
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque revealed on Wednesday, July 7, he rode the same C-130 military cargo plane that crash landed in Patikul, Sulu last weekend. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque (OPS / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) “Nag-turn over din po tayo ng medical supplies sa Iloilo...
President Duterte lauded the relations between the Philippines and the United States of America (USA) as the two countries celebrated 75 years of diplomatic relations on July 4. President Duterte delivers a message for the 75th anniversary of the inauguration of the Third Philippine Republic and...
President Duterte might visit the injured military troops in a Zamboanga hospital “if plans push through,” Presidential spokesman Harry Roque said, referring to some 49 army personnel who were injured when a C-130 military plane crashed in Patikul, Sulu on Sunday, July 4. President Rodrigo...
The United States government has conveyed its “deep condolences” to the Philippines following the crash of a C130H plane that killed 50 people, mostly army soldiers, and injured several dozens of others in Patikul, Sulu on Sunday, July 4, 2021. Office of the President of the United States (via...
Despite the uncertainty surrounding the non-renewal of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA), United States Embassy Charge’ d’Affaires John Law believes that the US-Philippine alliance will continue because it is "in the hearts" of both the American and Filipino people. United States Embassy...
The United States is not among the 57 countries and jurisdictions identified by the Philippines as "green" nations due to its high cases of coronavirus. An overseas Filipino worker get his first dose of the Moderna coronavirus vaccine at a vaccination site located at the Manila Prince Hotel on July...
The United States government on Tuesday launched a P24 million ($500,000) technical and practical training program for the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD) to help address wildlife trafficking, illegal logging, and other environmental crimes in Palawan island. Virtual launch of...
The United States Embassy in the Philippines on Monday said routine visa services will remain suspended because of the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic as it continues to operate with reduced staffing. United States Embassy In a statement, the US Embassy assured that as conditions...
After observing positive rice output over the last few months, the Philippines is poised to exceed targets in terms of the production of its main staple this year and next year amid the government’s push to boost the planting of hybrid rice. In its latest report, the US Department of...
United States President Joe Biden on Friday (Thursday night in Washington, D.C.) conveyed his sympathy and deepest condolences to the Filipino people over the death of former President Benigno “Noynoy" Aquino III whom he described as America’s “valued friend and partner.” “He was a valued...
