Japan will donate a still-undetermined amount of AstraZeneca COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) vaccines to at least five Southeast Asian countries, including the Philippines. The Foreign Ministry in Tokyo made this announcement on Tuesday as it initially aimed to deliver one million doses of...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is looking to open up the Philippine agricultural market to Egyptian consumers, thus giving way to more investment opportunities that would be beneficial to both countries. PH-EGYPT MARKET ACCESS--Department of Agriculture Secretary William Dar and new Egyptian...
The Department of Finance (DOF) is exploring a number of projects, including the first urban car cable system in the country, for possible funding by France. In a statement released on Friday, June 4, the DOF said that Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III and French Ambassador to the...
The Commission on Appointments (CA) on Wednesday confirmed the appointments of two ambassadors and 13 other Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) foreign service officials a day before the Senate and House of Representatives adjourn sine die tomorrow night. Senator Panfilo 'Ping' Lacson (Senate of...
The government of Australia has provided additional support to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) with another donation of hospital and personal protective equipment valued at P70 million (AUD 2 million), the Australian Embassy in Manila announced Friday. AFP Chief of Staff Cirilito...
The United States and South Korea, two of the largest bilateral donors in the Philippines, have formed a partnership to pursue joint development projects to boost the country’s climate resilience and address ocean plastic pollution. In a statement, the US Embassy in Manila said the partnership is...
The Korean Embassy in the Philippines on Wednesday turned over a food truck to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) that can be used to provide hot meals to people affected by disasters and emergencies. Korean Ambassador to the Philippines Inchul Kim and PRC Chairman and CEO Richard Gordon at the food...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Wednesday, May 26, received a food truck from the Korean Embassy in the Philippines to be used when helping people who are affected by disasters and emergencies. The food truck donated by the Korean Embassy to PRC is equipped with a complete mini-kitchen set up...
Communications Secretary Martin Andanar honored his late father, former Interior Undersecretary Wencelito Andanar, by planting a tree in his name at the Arroceros Forest Park in Manila on Saturday. Communications Secretary Martin Andanar plants a tree in honor of his late father, former Interior...
British Ambassador to the Philippines Daniel Pruce on Friday congratulated Filipino fast-food giant Jollibee on the opening of its new restaurant at Leicester Square, a good 20-minute walk from Buckingham Palace in the United Kingdom. “Congratulation to @Jollibee on the opening of your latest...
Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Steven Robinson AO on Thursday confirmed that negotiations are still ongoing between the Department of National Defense and Austal, a world-renown Australian defense contractor and shipbuilder, for the procurement of AUS$600 million worth of six naval...
The event marks 75 years of the bilateral relationship between the Philippines and Australia. To highlight another milestone of mateship, the Australian Embassy in the Philippines will host “Stream and Sip,” a free online film and food festival bringing the best of Australian experiences to...
