The Intergovernmental Relations Body (IGRB), which deals with the relations of the Bangsamoro regional government and the Philippine national government, reaffirmed its “strong resolve and commitment” to accomplish its goals of fostering functional and meaningful autonomy and lasting peace in...
The diplomatic ties between the Philippines and the Republic of Estonia was formally established in December 19, 1991. The Republic of Estonia is situated in northeastern Europe in the Baltic region comprising of 1,500 islands and islets. Its capital and largest city is Tallin which is one of the...
Filipinos' current lack of knowledge and awareness on maritime issues and long-term vision of the leadership has hindered the country from developing a strategic foreign policy agenda, a policy expert said. (Photo by Noel B. Pabalate) University of the Philippines maritime law expert Professor Jay...
Voting 22-0, the Senate on Monday approved on third and final reading the bill that seeks to expands the social protection, benefits and programs for solo parents. The salient features of the proposed Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Act or Senate Bill No. 1411 includes a monthly cash subsidy of...
Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III on Sunday said he would seek the opinion of international law experts when the Senate Foreign Relations Committee starts hearing the various measures that seek to enhance the country’s positions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). According to Pimentel, the...
Bilateral relations between the Philippines and Japan reached its "golden age" under the Duterte administration. President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang photo) This was among Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio's remarks during his telephone conversation with President Duterte on Wednesday, Nov....
House of Representatives Majority Leader and Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez has called for stronger relations and cooperation between the Philippines and the United States. "In working our way out of this pandemic, we are hopeful that both our countries will find new opportunities for broader...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) received Thursday, Oct.21, 2,000 metric tons of rice donated by the Chinese government intended for those affected by disasters and the ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID) pandemic. DSWD Secretary Rolando Joselito D. Bautista receives on...
President Duterte can’t bar Cabinet members from attending Senate inquiries without his clearance, the spokesman of Vice President Leni Robredo said on Sunday, October 3, citing a Supreme Court (SC) ruling to back his claim. Robredo’s spokesman Barry Gutierrez noted the 2006 SC ruling of Senate...
The Senate has ratified the bicameral conference committee report on the bill that seeks to simplify the adoption process in the Philippines. Senate of the Philippines plenary hall (Senate PRIB) Senator Risa Hontiveros, chair of the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender...
Officials from the Philippines and the Republic of North Macedonia have signed a joint communique for the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. and North Macedonia Foreign Affairs Minister Bujar Osmani signed the document in a...
Heather Variava, a former journalist and seasoned diplomat, is now the new Chargé d’Affaires (CDA) ad interim at the United States Embassy in the Philippines. A CDA is an Embassy’s official representative in the absence of an Ambassador, representing the President of the United States in the...
