As the country builds strategic alliances with traditional and newfound partners in the international community, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. assured Filipinos that he would protect the country's sovereignty, saying it is essential to Philippine progress. *President Ferdinand 'Bongbong'...
Speaker Martin Romualdez (for left) delivers his keynote address in front of foreign diplomats during the briefing on immunities and privileges on July 20, 2023 at Diamond Hotel in Manila. The event was organized by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). With members of the diplomat corp as his...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo believes that the agency will do more in the coming years as it celebrated its 125th anniversary on Wednesday, July 19, committed to the realization of the Marcos administration’s “independent foreign policy.” Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has lauded the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) for the complicated yet quiet work they do for the country, especially for ensuring that his overseas trips go smoothly. *President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (RTVM screenshot)* Marcos said this as...
The Philippine government has reiterated its rejection of China's unilateral claim over the West Philippine Sea (WPS) even as Beijing maintained ownership of the entire South China Sea despite an arbitral ruling handed down seven years ago. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Spokesperson Ma....
CARMONA, Cavite – The province’s newest component city is now working to position itself as a prime location for businesses and foreign direct investments (FDIs). Carmona’s conversion from a first-class municipality into a city was ratified through a...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is optimistic that the country would get more Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs)--which can boost the country's economy--with the launch of the so-called green lanes. *President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Ali Vicoy)* Marcos said this after he led the...
Around $88 million worth of foreign investments are expected to materialize within the year, Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo Pascual announced. (RTVM Screenshot) "The number that we expect to materialize in 2023 will total around $88 million – maliit pa ‘no (that's still small),"...
Not all foreign investment offers to the Philippines will materialize, Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo Pascual said on Wednesday, July 12. DTI Secretary Alfredo Pascual (RTVM Screenshot) In a Palace briefing, Pascual explained that significant investments take time to implement, while some may...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. was able to come up with definite and clear foreign policy in his first year in office, a political analyst said. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and US President Joe Biden during the bilateral meeting at the Oval Office inside the White House in...
Filipinos may soon visit junta-ruled Myanmar after the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) decided to lower the alert level status it had imposed in the said country since May 2021, an official said. *Department of Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega (ANC/YouTube screenshot)* In an...
Meeting the leaders of the world's "super powers" kept President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s first year in office eventful. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and US President Joe Biden during the bilateral meeting at the Oval Office inside the White House in Washington D.C. on May 01,...
