President Marcos is set to depart for Washington, D.C., on July 20 for a three-day official visit aimed at bolstering economic and defense cooperation with the United States. Marcos’ trip, which runs until July 22, will focus on strengthening trade, addressing the 20 percent tariff imposed on...
President Marcos will press for deeper economic and security cooperation with the United States during his official visit to Washington, D.C. from July 20 to 22, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. In a press briefing in Malacañan, DFA Assistant Secretary Raquel Solano said the trip...
There were no changes in the policy regarding dual citizenship or lawful permanent resident travel rights in the United States, the Philippine Embassy in Washington said. In a statement on Thursday, June 26, the embassy warned Filipinos of the disinformation circulating on social media platforms...
After nearly three months, the United States court has granted the petition of Filipino national Lewelyn Dixon for cancellation of removal, leading to her release from immigration custody, the Philippine Embassy in Washington confirmed on Saturday, May 31. Lewelyn Dixon is welcomed by a family...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Shaedon Sharpe threw down a vicious one-handed slam that was immediately hailed as one of the best dunks of the season, part of a career-best 36-point performance that carried the Portland Trail Blazers to a 129-121 win over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night, Feb. 26....
The Milwaukee Bucks are trading NBA champion and Olympic gold medalist Khris Middleton to the Washington Wizards and getting Kyle Kuzma back in the deal, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press on Wednesday, Feb. 5. Kyle Kuzma (AP) Also involved in the trade: A.J. Johnson...
The Philippine Embassy in Washington is offering assistance to the next-of-kin of Police Col. Pergentino Malabed Jr., who was aboard the flight that crashed into Potomac River in Washington D.C. after a collision with a military helicopter. Police Col. Pergentino N. Malabed Jr. (Courtesy of...
No Filipinos have been reported hurt when a commercial plane carrying about 64 passengers collided mid-air with a military helicopter and plunged into the chilly Potomac River in Washington D.C., the Philippine Embassy in Washington said. People walk through the virtually empty Ronald Reagan...
The US government's move to halt foreign assistance has exposed the "true nature" of its relations with the Philippines, former Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Zarate said Monday, Jan. 17. Zarate criticized Washington after President Donald Trump suspended foreign assistance right after assuming his...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James had 21 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds one day after flying to Atlanta and back to watch a football game on his day off, and the Los Angeles Lakers sent the Washington Wizards to their 11th consecutive defeat with a 111-88 victory Tuesday night, Jan. 21. Los...
Philippine Ambassador to Washington Jose Manuel “Babe” Romualdez represented the Philippines in the inauguration of United States President Donald Trump on Monday, Jan. 20 (Washington time), inside the United States Capitol rotunda in Washington, D.C. US President Donald Trump speaks after...
Philippine Ambassador to Washington Jose Manuel “Babe” Romualdez and four Philippine lawmakers have been invited to attend the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump on Monday, Jan. 20 (Washington time). Philippine Ambassador to Washington Jose Manuel Romualdez congratulates...
