The Japanese Embassy in the Philippines has signed a grant contract providing an ambulance to the municipality of Padre Burgos in Southern Leyte, citing the need to boost its emergency response system. Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko (Photo from the Japanese Embassy in the...
Just a week after meeting with United States (US) Embassy executives presidential candidate Senator Manny Pacquiao was seen exchanging pleasantries a with another batch of American officials aboard the battleship USS Jackson. Senator Manny Pacquiao aboard USS Jackson Pacquiao was invited for a...
The United States said the recent turnover of four Cessna 172 Skylark planes to the Philippine Naval Air Wing is part of its commitment to invest in the country's further development. (Photo from US Embassy in the Philippines) The US turned over on Friday, Feb. 10, the brand new planes to the...
Presidential aspirant Senator Manny Pacquiao earlier met with United States embassy officials to discuss various topics ranging from Philippine politics to controversial issues including the West Philippine Sea, the Visiting Forces Agreement and the continuing friendship between the US and the...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Saturday, Feb. 5, posted messages of support to Russian officials in the country following Friday's blaze that torched the Russian Embassy in Makati City. DFA (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) In a Twitter post, the DFA said it is “relieved” to learn from...
A fire has hit the Embassy of the Russian Federation located on Acacia St. Barangay Dasmariñas, Makati City on Friday night, Feb. 4. According to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), the fire started at 8:25 p.m. The second alarm was then raised at 8:42 p.m. The fire was declared under control...
More than 800 residents in Palawan received free medical and dental supplies from the United States (US) military recently, the US Embassy in the Philippines said. (Photo courtesy of the US Embassy in the Philippines) During a three-day outreach program on Jan. 19 to 22, the US Civil-Military...
The Philippines and United States have started their joint marine exercises to improve both sides' maritime security capabilities in order to fulfill their mutual commitment to enhance the security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region, the US Embassy in Manila announced. (Photo courtesy of the...
The Philippines and Israel have committed to pursue science, technology, and innovation projects centered around agriculture and health, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) announced Friday, Jan. 29. In a taped report, DOST Secretary Fortunato "Boy" de la Peña said he met Israeli...
Hard Rock Café brings special Filipino lunch menu to Roppongi DOU ITASHIMASHITE The Chicken Inasal Plate is available at Hard Rock Café Roppongi, Tokyo until Jan. 31. With the successful promotion of the special Filipino menu under the “Eat’s More Fun in the Philippines” campaign, Hard Rock...
More than P256-million emergency food aid will be provided by the Japanese government to the survivors of typhoon Odette in the Philippines through the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). General Luna in Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte on Dec. 22 after it was devastated by typhoon "Odette"...
Japan will work with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to provide shelter assistance and health services for Filipinos affected by typhoon Odette in Visayas and Mindanao. Aftermath of typhoon Odette in Dinagat Islands (Photo courtesy of the OVP) The Japan Embassy in the Philippines...
