The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) balked at how the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson chose to “misrepresent” the rotation and reprovisioning (RORE) deal reached between the Philippines and China, stressing instead that Manila has agreed to the deal “in good faith.” “It is...
The first resupply mission to BRP Sierra Madre conducted after Manila and Beijing made some new arrangements to manage tension succeeded on Saturday, July 27. "No untoward incidents were reported" when the Philippines commissioned civilian vessel MV Lapu-Lapu during the rotation and...
Foreign envoys have expressed sympathies with the Filipino people after Super Typhoon Carina battered Luzon. The ambassadors of the United States, China, Japan, Israel, Canada, Romania, Germany, United Kingdom, and Australia sent their message to the Filipino people. US Ambassador MaryKay...
Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino urged the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday, July 22, to disclose the details of the "understanding" reached by the Philippines and China for the resupply missions to BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal. (Photo from the Office of Senate...
The Philippines hit China's "inaccurate" remark when it made comments on the latest agreement that was reached between Manila and Beijing regarding rotation and resupply missions to grounded BRP Sierra Madre in the Ayungin Shoal. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday, July 22, called...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has advised the public that the release of passports will be delayed. This is due to the maintenance work that is being conducted by its service provider, APO Production Unit, Inc. (APO), it said. “The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) informs the public...
Foreign diplomats in Manila have met former senator Leila de Lima, who was recently acquitted from the drug-related charges she had faced for six years under the Duterte administration. The ambassadors of the European Union, Denmark, Czech Republic, Sweden, Germany, Canada, France and the United...
The Philippines' and Japan's signing on Monday, July 8, of the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) will streamline various processes that will eventually allow "in a smooth manner" the strengthening of the defense capabilities of the troops of both sides. That was what Japanese Foreign Ministry...
Foreign direct investments (FDI), characterized by long-term commitments and the creation of job opportunities for Filipinos, are projected to reach $9.5 billion this year. Based on the latest projections by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the initial forecast of $9 billion for the...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Wednesday, June 3, it received reports of its email data being sold online. “The Department’s Information and Communications Technology Division is investigating the matter,” it added. On Wednesday, a group of cybersecurity enthusiasts claimed...
The Philippines on Tuesday, July 2, told China that it is going to be relentless in upholding its rights over the West Philippine Sea as diplomats of both sides held a discussion, the first since reports of Beijing’s successive acts of aggression in the waters escalated. The Department of Foreign...
The Philippines is further boosting its ties with its Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) neighbors with the successive meetings of Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo with his counterparts from the region. Manalo on Monday, July 1, first sat down with Malaysian...
