The Philippines has welcomed a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution that calls for an immediate ceasefire in war-torn Gaza, saying it was “long overdue” and must be implemented “immediately.” DFA (File Photo/MANILA BULLETIN) In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on...
Stressing that China “has no right” to be in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal and its vessels must “leave” immediately, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday, March 25, summoned Chinese Embassy in Manila’s charge d’affaires to lodge a “strong protest” against the recent...
The Philippines is not interfering with the affairs between China and Taiwan but it has interests in the developments in the Cross-Strait relations, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Saturday, March 23. The DFA’s remark came after China warned that it would be dangerous to implicate...
There were no Filipinos killed or injured in the terror attack that happened in a Moscow-area concert venue that has so far left at least 60 dead. Emergency services vehicles are seen outside the burning Crocus City Hall concert hall following the shooting incident in Krasnogorsk, outside Moscow,...
(Usplash) The Philippines must "strike while the iron is hot" in terms of making the country more attractive to foreign investors. Thus, said House Deputy Majority Leader Tingog Party-list Rep. Jude Acidre as he underscored in a press...
The Philippines government expressed appreciation for the European Union (EU)’s move to resume their talks on a free-trade agreement—a pact with the regional bloc that would open new opportunities for business and consumers in the country. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez can't help but feel bullish about the Philippines' prospects for foreign investments following the country’s hosting of the two-day World Economic Forum (WEF)...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has placed Haiti under Crisis Alert Level 3, activating the Philippine government’s voluntary repatriation program, because of the ongoing gang violence in the Caribbean country. Protesters react while tires burn in the street during a demonstration...
President Marcos has invited for foreign investors to join the Philippines in its "exciting new phase" towards economic expansion. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) As he made known the steps the country has taken in terms of its economic growth, Marcos said there are many...
The Philippines may become a $2 trillion economy in the next decade should reforms on education, infrastructure, renewable energy, among others, are sustained, the head of the World Economic Forum (WEF) said. In a briefing on Tuesday, March 19, Børge Brende, WEF president, said that they are...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo has pushed for “more substantial” investments by the United States in the Philippines’ defense and law enforcement capabilities during US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s two-day visit to Manila. (From left) US Secretary of...
Quezon 2nd district Rep. David "Jay-jay" Suarez (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) House Deputy Speaker and Quezon City 2nd district Rep. David “Jay-Jay” Suarez has once again labeled President Marcos as the country’s “best marketing...
