“You understand the Philippine attitude and the culture only when you live here… when you speak with persons.” It was a fitting reflection from Swiss Ambassador Nicolas Brühl, who recently welcomed members of the media into his residence in Manila for what is expected to be among his final...
The Natural Resources Development Corporation (NRDC) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, together with the University of the Philippines, hosted a testimonial dinner at The Executive House in Quezon City for outgoing Romanian Ambassador to the Philippines Răduța Dana Matache. ...
Israeli Ambassador to the Philippines Dana Kursh has called for the firm enforcement of Philippine laws against foreign tourists who engage in misconduct, following reports of incidents in Siargao. “We want to say this loud and clear: If there is an Israeli tourist who is misbehaving, the...
The Royal Thai Embassy brought a slice of Thailand to Manila over the weekend, hosting the second Thai Festival at Legazpi Active Park on April 18–19, coinciding with the country’s Songkran celebrations. The two-day event transformed the park into a showcase of Thai culture, featuring...
Continuing the year-long celebrations of 70 years of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Japan, the two countries marked the milestone in a different register—through a fashion show that interpreted their shared history in design. In partnership with the Embassy of Japan and the...
President Marcos met the ambassador of Oman and the non-resident ambassadors of Albania, Azerbaijan, Côte d’Ivoire, Iceland, Georgia, and Somalia on Tuesday, April 14. Marcos welcomed Omani Ambassador Nasser Said Abdullah Almanwari in a courtesy call at Malacañan Palace on Tuesday afternoon....
For most people, it comes down to scale—how large the team is, how expansive the chancery looks, how visible the presence feels. These signal the level of bilateral activity and the importance a government assigns to a post. But they are not the whole picture. Spend enough time moving between...
Long before economic cooperation and formal agreements, the relationship between the Philippines and Bangladesh was shaped by early recognition and shared histories of independence. In 1971, the Philippines became the first ASEAN country to recognize Bangladesh’s sovereignty—an early gesture...
The Embassy of Vietnam in Manila opened a cultural exhibition on March 25 to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the Philippines. Titled ‘Colors of Vietnam’, the exhibit was held at the embassy and forms part of a broader series of activities scheduled...
The Embassy of the State of Palestine, in partnership with the Alliance Française de Manille, held a special screening of the film 'Passing Dreams ' on March 14 as part of the Francophonie Festival in Manila. The event also coincided with the Palestinian National Day of Culture,...
South African grapes have officially entered the Philippine market, marking a new chapter for the country’s fruit imports and expanding options for local consumers seeking premium produce. The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) announced the launch on March 24, positioning the Philippines...
At the Fairmont Manila ballroom on March 24, the Nordic countries marked their partnership with the Philippines through an evening that seamlessly brought diplomacy and culture together. Policy discussions shared space with Nordic cuisine, music, and a sense of familiarity between two regions that,...
