Presidential spokesman Harry Roque on Thursday, November 11, dispelled rumors the meeting between President Duterte and presidential aspirant Senator Manny Pacquiao was related to forming an alliance for the 2022 national elections. President Rodrigo Duterte meets with presidential aspirant Senator...
A Filipino-Japanese fusion dish has been crowned the winner of an online cooking competition recently launched by the Embassy of Japan in Manila. "Shirashi in Tempura Taco Nori" prepared by Ana Liezl Quibrantar wins the Japanese embassy's online cooking competition. (Photo: Embassy of Japan in the...
Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide paid tribute to the "strong bond" between Japan and the Philippines on the occasion of the two country's 65 th anniversary of friendship and the 10 th anniversary of strategic partnership. In a video message released on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, the Japanese...
President Duterte lauded the relations between the Philippines and the United States of America (USA) as the two countries celebrated 75 years of diplomatic relations on July 4. President Duterte delivers a message for the 75th anniversary of the inauguration of the Third Philippine Republic and...
Today’s celebration of Philippine-American Friendship Day evolved from the previous years’ observance of the fourth of July as Independence Day. This day in 1946 marked the end of US sovereignty: the American flag was lowered just as the Philippine flag was raised in a ceremony at the Luneta....
US Embassy in the Philippines Chargé d’Affaires John Law On July 4, 1946, President Manuel Roxas and US High Commissioner Paul McNutt signed the Treaty of Manila, establishing the independence of the Republic of the Philippines. The document touted “the unity of American and Philippine...
As he wraps up his four-year stint in Manila, the Italian ambassador pays homage to the beauty, hospitality, and homeliness of our country through the limited-edition modern art portfolio 7,000 Islands DONO DI BUONA VOLONTÀ Italian Ambassador Giorgio Guglielmino handing over the 7,000 Islands...
On the occasion of the 75 th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral relations between the Philippines and Australia, the two countries inaugurated the first-ever Maritime Dialogue aimed to explore potential partnerships in the protection of the marine environment and the coral reefs, as well...
Former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on Wednesday, June 9, predicted that China may soon “become the world’s largest economy”, saying that this is one major reason why a strong Philippines-China relations should be maintained. In her message during the online celebration of 46th...
The government of Australia has provided additional support to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) with another donation of hospital and personal protective equipment valued at P70 million (AUD 2 million), the Australian Embassy in Manila announced Friday. AFP Chief of Staff Cirilito...
Communications Secretary Martin Andanar honored his late father, former Interior Undersecretary Wencelito Andanar, by planting a tree in his name at the Arroceros Forest Park in Manila on Saturday. Communications Secretary Martin Andanar plants a tree in honor of his late father, former Interior...
Australia is committed to further strengthen relations with the Philippines and work together towards securing an inclusive, prosperous and free Indo-Pacific region. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison delivers a video message for Philippine-Australia Friendship Day on May 22 (Australia...
