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...
Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez reassured Filipino-Americans that there is no ban on dual citizenship in the United States, emphasizing that maintaining both Philippine and American citizenship offers opportunities for deeper engagement with their homeland and...
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...
Belgian Days Manila 2026 turned Metro Manila into a showcase of Belgian culture, business, and innovation as Belgium and the Philippines marked 80 years of diplomatic relations. Organized by the Embassy of Belgium in the Philippines under Ambassador Vladislava Iordanova, the multi-day celebration...
President Marcos announced that the Philippines will expand its diplomatic footprint with the opening of new embassies in Kazakhstan and Ghana, as well as a planned consulate general in Miami, Florida. The President made the announcement during the Vin d 'Honneur reception in Malacañang,...
TEL AVIV, Israel—A single tray of pork longganisa, of corned beef and of rice would have passed on as typical Filipino breakfast except it was served here, where anything that reminded of home gave at least warmth for the heart of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who have chosen to stay, even on...
The Philippines can play a leading role in the global nuclear energy renaissance if it succeeds in developing a skilled workforce capable of supporting a safe, secure, and modern nuclear sector, a United States (US) Embassy official said on Thursday, June 11. During the Nuclear Workforce...
Last April, Bench Fashion Week didn’t just become a platform for Filipino designers and brands to showcase their latest visions—it also became a vessel for a visual narrative reflecting the 70-year relationship between the Philippines and Japan. Titled “Threads of Dreams,” this runway...
Japan is studying possible measures to make travel easier for Filipinos, including the prospect of visa-free entry, according to Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya. In an interview on "24 Oras Weekend," Endo said the issue is among the most common questions he receives from Filipinos. “Actually,...
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...
