The Philippines has topped the global rankings in investor relations and debt transparency among 57 emerging markets, overtaking last year’s leader, Indonesia, according to the Washington-based Institute of International Finance (IIF). In its July 2026 Investor Relations and Debt Transparency...
The Philippines, through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), on Wednesday, July 8, called on concerned parties to exercise restraint and promote transparency after China launched an unarmed ballistic missile from a submarine into the Pacific Ocean during a military exercise. In a statement,...
By YUKA MORIYAMA TOKYO (Jiji Press) – Philippine Ambassador to Japan Mylene J. Garcia-Albano has emphasized the importance of further strengthening bilateral cooperation in security and economic affairs as the two countries prepare to mark the 70th anniversary of the resumption of diplomatic...
China’s Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan has submitted a proposal to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to replicate a successful common fishing area from 10 years ago in the Scarborough Shoal, also known as Panatag Shoal or Bajo de Masinloc, to help ease the growing tension in the...
Newly appointed United States Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Lipton pledged to elevate the Philippines-United States alliance and bring more American investments, jobs, and assistance to Filipinos as the two countries prepare to mark 80 years of diplomatic relations. Speaking at the “Freedom...
Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Development Cooperation Maxime Prévot is visiting the Philippines to further strengthen the longstanding partnership between the two countries. In a statement issued on Tuesday, June 30, the Department of Foreign...
Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez reassured Filipino-Americans that there is no ban on dual citizenship in the United States, emphasizing that maintaining both Philippine and American citizenship offers opportunities for deeper engagement with their homeland and...
Malacañang defended Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. over China 's imposition of sanctions against him, saying he was just performing his duties. While the Palace recognized that China has its own laws and policies, Teodoro was also doing his job...
The Philippines ' neighbors in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and key international partners joined the country on Friday, June 12, in celebrating its 128th Independence Day, reaffirming support for Manila 's leadership and highlighting growing cooperation across the...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has described China’s sanctions against Defense Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. and his immediate family as an “unfriendly act” that could further strain relations between Manila and Beijing. In a statement issued late Thursday night, June 11,...
By YUKA MORIYAMA TOKYO (Jiji Press) – As Japan and the Philippines prepare to mark 70 years of diplomatic relations next month, a Tokyo-based Filipino folk dance troupe is uplifting Japanese audiences and bringing the two nations closer through the power of dance. Inrayog Philippines traces its...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro underscored the importance of regional cooperation, solidarity, and adherence to international law as she joined Asian leaders and policymakers at the 31st Nikkei Future of Asia Forum in Tokyo on Wednesday, June 10. In a statement,...
