Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (Rep. Salceda's office) While Philippine-United States (US) relations under Amercan President Donald Trump's second term arguably began on the right foot, Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda still felt the...
With the United States looking toward a changing political landscape under the watch of President Donald Trump who is back in the White House for a second term, what’s the future of its relations with the Philippines — a longstanding ally in the Asia-Pacific? As far as Philippine Ambassador to...
The friendship between the Philippines and China is so deeply rooted that it can be traced back as far as 1417—part of history that only a few knows. There wasn't the modern-day diplomacy yet. But Filipinos and Chinese had already established friendly links through Sultan Padaka Pahara of...
As the Philippines and China mark the 50th year of its diplomatic relations, Vice President Sara Duterte expressed hope that both countries can work together in addressing the “common challenges” they face. Vice President Sara Duterte delivers a message during the Chinese New Year...
Japan's envoy to the Philippines is all set to support further bolstering Tokyo's bilateral relations with Manila in 2025, especially as the new year starts with the visit of Japan's top diplomat to the country. The relationship between the two countries is now "in a golden age," according to...
Mary Jane Veloso was back in Manila on Wednesday morning, Dec. 18, shortly before the sunrise that for her could symbolically mean a new beginning in a life fraught with misfortunes. Veloso, aboard a Cebu Pacific flight, arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) around 5:40 a.m.,...
A China Coast Guard ship fires water cannon at a Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) vessel in Bajo de Masinloc, West Philippine Sea on Dec. 4, 2024. (Courtesy of National Task Force for West Philippine Sea) Tensions flared anew in Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough or Panatag Shoal) after...
The Senate will be leaving former Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo’s fate in the hands of the Philippine courts as the panel hearing her alleged involvement in the illegal activities of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGO) concluded its investigation into the case. Senate deputy...
Once the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between Japan and the Philippine government gets the concurrence of the Senate, it would then pave the way for joint military exercises. Sec. Gilbert Teodoro of the Department of National Defense deems it necessary to enter into an agreement with...
A ranking official of the United States Commerce has arrived in the Philippines to explore potential trade and investment opportunities in the country for American companies. Marisa Lago, undersecretary of US Commerce for International Trade, is now in Manila to advance US trade and investment...
Senator Imee Marcos laid out three areas to focus on with the imminent return of President-elect Donald Trump, considering the substantial shifts in U.S. policies, particularly those that could impact immigration, defense, and geopolitical interests. “Let’s not wait for the hammer to...
The Philippines, the United States, and Japan have started discussing ways to strengthen economic resilience in the face of economic coercion. Senior government officials from the three countries on Friday, Oct. 25, held an informal trilateral discussion in Manila to strengthen close coordination...
