The Embassy of Japan in the Philippines has honored Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri for his long-standing role in strengthening ties between Manila and Tokyo, as the bilateral partnership grows increasingly important for trade, security, and people-to-people exchanges. The...
Malacañang said any move to declare Chinese embassy officials persona non grata would be treated as a last resort, stressing that such action carries serious diplomatic consequences and must be carefully weighed. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro relayed the...
Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan would be willing to leave the Philippines if President Marcos asked him to do so. China 's embassy in Manila made the pronouncement on Wednesday night, Jan. 29, amid calls in Manila to recall and declare him persona non grata over the mission...
Senator Imee Marcos exhorted public officials to refrain from intemperate language and public sparring on matters involving foreign affairs, warning that reckless rhetoric could undermine diplomatic efforts and harm the country’s international standing. Marcos, who chairs the Senate Committee on...
The move of more than a dozen senators to replace or declare unwelcome China 's embassy diplomats in the Philippines weren 't able to silence them after making on Tuesday night, Jan. 27, yet another statement—a very lengthy one—that targeted Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesman...
Over the weekend, German Ambassador Andreas Pfaffernoschke graced the vibrant Dinagyang Festival in Iloilo City, joining Senator Risa Hontiveros and Senator Bam Aquino in celebrating one of the country’s most spectacular cultural events. The Dinagyang Festival, renowned for its colorful street...
On January 24 to 25, 2026, Ambassador Endo Kazuya of Japan, together with Madame Endo Akiko, paid a significant visit to Iloilo City, strengthening ties between Japan and the Philippines through cultural and diplomatic engagements. During their two-day stay, Ambassador Endo and Madame Akiko met...
The Senate on Tuesday, Jan. 27, suggested studying the possibility of recommending to the President to declare a Chinese Embassy official persona non grata, following a new social media post undermining Philippine senators. This is amid a Senate resolution signed by several senators condemning...
Senators have crossed party lines to sign a resolution expressing the sense of the Senate condemning the recent public statements made by the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China that criticized Philippine officials and institutions that defend the country’s national sovereignty and...
President Marcos stands by Filipino officials defending the country’s maritime rights, Malacañang said on Monday, Jan. 26, amid escalating word wars between the Chinese Embassy in Manila and Philippine officials over statements on the West Philippine Sea. In a press briefing, Presidential...
Senator Erwin Tulfo on Sunday, January 25 criticized the Chinese Embassy in Manila after it publicly condemned statements made by several Philippine officials regarding the West Philippine Sea issue. As far as he is concerned, Tulfo said China has no authority to censure local officials especially...
The heated online exchange between Chinese and Filipino officials continues after the Chinese Embassy in Manila accused Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson Commodore Jay Tarriela of repeatedly lying and insisted that disputes between China and the Philippines can only be resolved through...
