By MARYKAY CARLSON US Ambassador to the Philippines The last five months of 2022 coincided with my first five months serving as US Ambassador to the Philippines – an exciting time marked by non-stop engagements that strengthened our ironclad relationship as friends, partners, and allies. Only...
Ahead of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s state visit there, China looked back on how China and the Philippines maintained a decades-long bilateral relationship, which it said has taken a "leapfrog development" over the past 47 years. In a video posted on its social media sites on Monday...
The Netherlands has expressed optimism about ​investing in the​ Philippines​ following the​ increased cooperation on agrifood, digitalization and water management between the two countries. At a business forum in the Netherlands last week, Dutch Foreign Affairs Deputy...
The Philippine Navy (PN) and the Indonesian Navy (IDN) discussed bilateral ties and future collaboration in a high-level meeting that seeks to ensure a rules-based order, and peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Philippine Navy and Indonesian Navy delegates exchange views and discuss...
The country's Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) with the United States (US) is continuously under negotiation and evolution to see what would be the best for the Philippines' defense. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Ali Vicoy) President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. gave this...
Newly appointed Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he was looking forward to building better ties with the Philippines, citing the long-standing strong diplomatic relations between the two Asian countries. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim...
United States Vice President Kamala Harris was reportedly impressed by the work of her Filipino counterpart, Vice President Sara Duterte, as the secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd), the Office of the Vice President (OVP) said. US Vice President Kamala Harris (L) meets with Vice...
United States Vice President Kamala Harris thought the relationship between the Philippines and the US had strengthened compared to the situation during the previous administration. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and US Vice President Kamala Harris (Ali Vicoy) Harris said this during her...
Citing the rapidly changing geopolitical climate in the region, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said that the relationship between the Philippines and the United States is now more critical and must evolve to address the situation properly. US Vice President Kamala Harris and President...
United States Vice President Kamala Harris is set to hold bilateral talks with President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte as she visits the Philippines on Sunday, November 20. US Vice President Kamala Harris attends the 29th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM)...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. highlighted the importance of establishing strong partnerships with other nations in resolving major geopolitical issues. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (Malacañang photo) Marcos said this during...
As he continues his quest to secure food and energy supply in the country, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said the Philippines and Australia could strengthen their partnership in agriculture and energy. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and Australian Prime Minister Anthony...