JERUDONG, Brunei — President Marcos said there is "much potential" between the bilateral ties of the Philippines and Brunei that they can explore. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. is welcomed by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah as he begins his two-day state visit in Brunei on May 28, 2024....
A United States government official will be coming to Manila to discuss possible ways to enhance the Philippines’ economic resilience, as part of Washington's commitment. Jose Fernandez, US Economic Growth, Energy and the Environment undersecretary, will travel to Asia from Jan. 22 to Feb. 1,...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo is inclined to boost the Philippines’ bilateral relations with African nations as he is set to visit the continent for the first time since assuming the top diplomat post. Manalo will be in Uganda from Jan. 19 to 20 to attend the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)...
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida believes that the relationship between Japan and the Philippines is now in its “golden age”, and it is his desire to further deepen the two countries’ cooperation. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. toasts with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during the...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo and Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual will be in Adelaide, South Australia on Oct. 10 to jointly preside over the 6th Philippines-Australia Ministerial Meeting (PAMM) as the two countries build on their deepening Strategic Partnership. (From left) Foreign...
After presenting her credentials to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. at Malacañang Palace on Wednesday, Sept. 20, French Ambassador to the Philippines Marie Fontanel is now her country’s permanent resident envoy to Manila. French Ambassador Marie Fontanel shakes hands with President...
Iraq is renewing its ties with the Philippines after a decade with the visit of its government delegation to Manila. Iraqi Embassy in Manila Charge d'Affaires Khalid Ibrahim Mohammed said an 18-member delegation from the Iraqi government is currently in the Philippines for the 8th Iraq-Philippines...
CEBU CITY – The provincial government of Bohol is looking forward to a more vibrant trade and economic ties with China. This after Consul General Zhang Zhen of China in Cebu paid a courtesy visit to Bohol Gov. Aris Aumentado at the Bohol Provincial Capitol in Tagbilaran City on Monday, May 29....
Despite territorial conflicts between the Philippines and China, Vice President Sara Duterte is hopeful that both countries will enjoy “closer” bilateral ties based on “mutual trust and mutual respect.” VP Sara Duterte delivers a message to the Chinese Embassy in Manila’s celebration of...
The Netherlands has expressed optimism about ​investing in the​ Philippines​ following the​ increased cooperation on agrifood, digitalization and water management between the two countries. At a business forum in the Netherlands last week, Dutch Foreign Affairs Deputy...
Newly appointed Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he was looking forward to building better ties with the Philippines, citing the long-standing strong diplomatic relations between the two Asian countries. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim...
Vice President Sara Duterte spoke of expanding bilateral ties and natural resource development with Singapore during its 57th National Day. Vice President Sara Duterte speaks during the 57th Singapore National Day celebration at Hyatt Hotel in Taguig City on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022. (Photo from Inday...