The US Embassy in Manila has warned visa applicants against submitting fake documents or misrepresenting facts, saying such acts can lead to criminal prosecution, arrest, and a lifetime ban from entering the United States. In an X post on Saturday, Aug. 29, the embassy said it recently notified...
Outgoing Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya bade farewell to Filipinos on Friday, Aug. 28, as he ended his two-and-a-half-year tour of duty, describing his time in the country as "truly unforgettable." In an X post, Endo thanked Filipinos for their "unwavering" support and...
Travel agencies in the Philippines have imposed stricter requirements for group tour applicants to South Korea after four Filipinos failed to return home. One agency said the four left their tour group in South Korea and overstayed illegally. As a result, the agency that issued the e-group visa was...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Thursday, August 27, that Philippine officials are actively monitoring massive flash floods in northern Nepal as authorities work to determine whether Filipino nationals were affected, including reports of a Filipino traveler missing in the disaster. In...
The Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C., has advised Filipino nationals in the United States to stay informed about recent developments in US immigration and visa policies and to ensure compliance with applicable immigration laws. In an advisory issued on August 26, the Embassy said recent...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday, Aug. 25, urged Filipinos to be cautious about narratives being circulated by foreign actors as the Chinese Embassy in Manila continues a public exchange of accusations with Philippine officials over the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and recent law...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro hit back at the Chinese Embassy in Manila for allegedly defending those behind the operation of a steel manufacturing company raided over alleged substandard products and hazardous workplace. Teodoro said the statement issued by the...
The Department of National Defense (DND) on Sunday, Aug. 16, told the Chinese Embassy to stop demanding explanations from the Philippine government regarding the arrest of Chinese nationals during a raid at a steel manufacturing company in Misamis Oriental, saying Beijing’s latest statement...
Ask someone to picture American food and chances are the first things that come to mind will be burgers, hotdogs, barbecue or perhaps a very large steak. At a recent cooking demonstration hosted by the US Embassy in Manila, however, what appeared on the table was rather different: ginger miso black...
When two cultures meet, remarkable things happen. A harmonious blend of tradition, innovation, and purpose blooms into a celebration of everything shared between them. It is this very fusion that filled the UNIQLO Manila Global Flagship Store last July 29, in Glorietta 5, Makati City, in...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday, August 13, said it is coordinating with Philippine diplomatic posts in China to verify reports that more than 100 Filipino nationals have been arrested by Chinese authorities . In a statement, the DFA said it was in close coordination with the...
Former Philippine Finance Secretary Cesar V. Purisima has been conferred the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star, by Emperor Naruhito of Japan, recognizing his contributions to deepening economic relations between the two nations. Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya led the conferment...
