Several members of the diplomatic community in the Philippines stood by Manila as it filed a diplomatic protest against China’s plan to build a national nature reserve in the heavily contested Scarborough Shoal (Bajo de Masinloc) in the West Philippine Sea. Ambassadors Franz-Michael Skjold...
The local agriculture industry may soon see stronger trade ties with Canada, as its agriculture and agri-food minister expressed confidence in deepening the North American country ’s trade relationship with the Philippines. Despite tariff uncertainties in the United States (US), Heath...
A Canadian trade mission composed of a "powerhouse delegation" is coming to the Philippines next week to promote business opportunities in Canada, the country's ambassador to Manila announced Wednesday, Nov. 27. Canadian Ambassador David Hartman said business representatives, entrepreneurs, and...
The Philippines and Canada are fast-tracking negotiations for a defense pact similar to the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) because “circumstances” necessitate a need for an agreement that is expected to be concluded within the year, Canadian Ambassador to the Philippines David Hartman said....
Addressing climate change has never been more urgent than when Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's Sixth Assessment Report found that climate risks are emerging sooner and will worsen faster than anticipated, making adaptation more difficult with rising global temperatures. Low-income...
Canada has launched its most ambitious program in the Indo-Pacific, with the Philippines as the headquarters of its operations. Canadian Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay led on Wednesday, Feb. 21, the opening of the Indo-Pacific Agriculture and Agri-Food Office, which will serve as a hub for...
Noting that the Philippines is considered “patient zero” in cybersecurity attacks, Canadian Ambassador to the Philippines David Hartman expressed Canada’s commitment to work with the country in addressing these threats and creating a resilient and adaptable digital workforce for the future....
Foreign envoys have cited the importance of the Philippines as an economic partner during the Stratbase ADR Institute's annual Pilipinas Conference on Nov 22. Photo from the US Embassy in the Philippines (Facebook) In her remarks, the Australian Ambassador to the Philippines, Hae Kyong Yu, said the...
The Philippines and Canada cannot shy away from the delicate and complex situation in the South China Sea, so both countries must work together to ensure stability in the region, a visiting Canadian senator said. Speaking before select reporters at a dinner reception held by Canadian Ambassador to...
Foreign diplomats in Manila have joined the government in marking the 10th anniversary of the onslaught of Super Typhoon Yolanda, which left thousands of people dead and homeless. Canadian Ambassador to the Philippines David Hartman was in Tacloban, Leyte—the province hardly devastated by...
Foreign ambassadors lauded the “SAMA SAMA” multilateral naval exercise in the seas off Southern Luzon in an effort to establish a rules-based order that ensures peace and stability in a region vital to global trade and commerce. (From left, front row) US Navy Vice Adm. Karl Thomas, commander of...
An agreement to provide the Philippines access to Canada’s satellite-based sea monitoring may come up anytime soon as Ottawa is boosting Manila's maritime domain awareness amid its sea row with Beijing. Canadian Ambassador to the Philippines David Hartman on Saturday said Ottawa is...
