Classical music has survived for centuries because each generation has found a way to pass it on. Today, one of its greatest challenges is ensuring that the arts remain accessible—not only to seasoned concertgoers, but also to young people who may be hearing an orchestra perform live for the very...
If diplomacy is about building relationships for the future, education may be one of its most enduring investments. Some of the most meaningful diplomatic gestures are not measured by the events themselves, but by what they leave behind. To mark the 78th Independence Day of the State of Israel, the...
The French Embassy in Manila once again brought a beloved Parisian tradition to the Philippines as Ambassador Marie Aude Françoise Lassalle ep. Fontanel hosted “La Fête des Voisins – Soirée en Blanc” at the embassy residence on May 15. Originating in Paris in 1999, “La Fête des...
When German Ambassador Andreas Pfaffernoschke arrived in Manila in 2023, he entered a relationship that was already evolving. Three years later, he finds himself at a particularly active moment in Philippine-German relations, one marked by expanding security cooperation, growing economic...
The Embassy of the State of Palestine in the Philippines commemorated the 78th anniversary of the Nakba with a special screening of the documentary “Tantura” at Dusit Thani Manila on May 21. Directed by Israeli filmmaker Alon Schwarz, the award-winning documentary examines the events...
The Association for Philippines-China Understanding (APCU) honored three individuals whose work has contributed to dialogue, cooperation, and people-to-people exchanges between the Philippines and China during the 6th Award for Promoting Philippines-China Understanding (APPCU) held at The Manila...
The Philippines is expecting Russian tourists to visit the country as more Russian airliners seek approval to operate direct flights from Russia to the country 's top tourist destinations, a Filipino envoy said. Philippine Ambassador to Russia Igor Garlit Bailen said Russian tourists are...
The Ambassador of France to the Philippines and Micronesia Her Excellency Marie Fontanel led the 6th installment of the UST World Lenses with her talk “Across Oceans: France-Philippines Cooperation” held on May 12, 2026, at the Beato Angelico AVR of the University of Santo Tomas. Her talk...
This year, the Philippines and the United Kingdom are celebrating 80 years of diplomatic relations. A milestone marked by growing trade, expanding security cooperation, and increasingly ambitious partnerships on climate, education, and development. But perhaps the strongest measure of the...
Calls for caution intensified on Monday, June 8, as international partners and government agencies urged communities in affected areas to heed tsunami warnings following a strong earthquake off Mindanao. Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya and the U.S. Embassy in Manila expressed...
Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan visited fire victims in Parola, Tondo, Manila on May 30, joining a relief operation to support families displaced by the recent blaze. The activity was organized by the Filipino at Tsino Magkaibigan Foundation, in partnership with allied groups, and...
As cities across Southeast Asia confront growing environmental and urban pressures, sustainability is increasingly becoming less about abstract targets and more about how communities actually live, work, and adapt on the ground. In Pasig this May, that conversation played out through weaving...
