The Philippines and Israel have agreed on establishing direct flights between the two countries. Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen makes a courtesy call to President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. at the Malacañang Palace on June 5, 2023. (Photo courtesy of Jacl Burgos/ PPA Pool) This was among...
Israel and the Philippines will share best practices on environmental protection and provide training for each others' experts and scientists as the two countries pursue another area of cooperation on their 65th year of diplomatic relations. Israeli Foreign Minister Eliyahu Cohen and Department of...
Israel on Monday announced the expansion of its embassy in the Philippines as the two countries mark their 65th year of diplomatic relations. Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen inaugurated the new offices of the embassy as he visited Manila for a two-day stay, which included a series of diplomatic...
Russia on Friday celebrated the 47th year of Russia-Philippines diplomatic relations, saying lawmakers, ministries and agencies of both countries "have been effective in working together." In a statement posted on Telegram, the Russian Ministry for Foreign Affairs congratulated its colleagues and...
CEBU CITY – The provincial government of Bohol is looking forward to a more vibrant trade and economic ties with China. This after Consul General Zhang Zhen of China in Cebu paid a courtesy visit to Bohol Gov. Aris Aumentado at the Bohol Provincial Capitol in Tagbilaran City on Monday, May 29....
The Australian government will assist the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in further strengthening its capabilities by providing modern equipment and technologies as well as training to its personnel. (Photo: PCG) This was announced by Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong, who concluded her...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has expressed the country's readiness to work closely with Australia and other regional partners as he cited the importance of an enhanced partnership among nations in the Asia-Pacific region amid the current geopolitical situation. *BILATERAL MEETING -...
The Philippines is on better days. "We can truly say that through the leadership of our President, our nation is in really good hands and is bound to flourish in our time. Thank you Mr. President," Sen. Ramon Revilla Jr. on Friday, May 5, said. Revilla issued the statement after congratulating...
China has objected to the newly crafted Bilateral Defense Guidelines between the Philippines and the United States, claiming that countries surrounding the contested waterway have maintained peace and stability in the region. Mao Ning, spokesperson of China's Foreign Ministry, said China...
The Philippines and Cambodia have strengthened its defense partnership through the recent conduct of the 3rd Philippines-Cambodia Joint Defense Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting, the Department of National Defense (DND) disclosed Wednesday, May 3. (A cting DND Undersecretary Angelito M. De Leon...
Vice President Sara Duterte thanked outgoing Singaporean Ambassador to the Philippines Gerard Ho Wei Hong for his contribution in deepening ties between Singapore and the Philippines. Duterte expressed her appreciation to Hong as the envoy paid a farewell call on the Vice President at her office in...
Cagayan de Oro City 2 nd District Rep. Rufus Rodriguez on Monday, May 1 called on President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to consider recalling the country’s ambassador to Beijing as a show of protest and displeasure over the near-collision incident between a Philippine Coast Guard...
