The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday, August 1, joined the Filipino nation in grieving the passing of former President Fidel Ramos, who it also described as a "foreign policy" president. According to the DFA, Ramos shaped the evolution of the agency "by instituting economic...
A new spokesperson of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) under the Marcos administration has been appointed. Ma. Teresita Daza was designated by DFA Secretary Enrique Manalo as the agency's spokesperson to also work alongside the agency's Office of Public and Cultural Diplomacy. New DFA...
The independent foreign policy of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., which included the country’s position on the maritime dispute in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), drew applause and standing ovation from the attendees of his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. made his stand firm-- the Philippines would not lose even an inch of its territory under his watch. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. delivers his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 25, 2022. (RTVM Screenshot) "I will not preside...
The government should plug the “missing links” in the domestic garment manufacturing industry, one of the country’s top dollar earners, by supporting and developing a reliable local supply base, the Foreign Buyers Association of the Philippines (FOBAP) urged. FOBAP, a group of buyers of soft...
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s first State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 25, is not only an opportunity to lay down his plans for the country, but it is also a chance to introduce his foreign policy, particularly in forging new friendships with non-traditional allies such as...
By MEVLÜT ÇAVUŞOĞLU Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye On the evening of July 15, 2016, the “Fethullahist Terrorist Organization” (FETO) launched a bloody coup attempt against the people and the government of my country. Their aim was to establish a radical,...
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) said it is planning to add five more foreign language courses to "advance the competitive edge of Filipino workers." "TESDA is eyeing more language-related courses to add up to the already-existing courses under its National Skills...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has accepted the invitation of the Chinese government to visit China, although there is no date set yet, Malacañang said. China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi and President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of PBBM) Press Secretary Trixie...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. disclosed that he and China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed future areas of cooperation in agriculture, infrastructure, and energy during their meeting in Malacañang. China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi and President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr....
China has expressed its commitment to work with the new Philippine government under the administration of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. "in all areas of comprehensive, strategic partnership" as it commended the new chief executive's "friendly policy" towards the Chinese government....
A high ranking official from the Chinese government is set to meet Philippine officials, including newly-installed Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) chief Enrique Manalo, starting Tuesday, as part of his visit to the various Southeast Asia nations. State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi...
