PEACE-MAKER Jose de Venecia Jr. Former Speaker of the House World leaders have converged in Phnom Penh, Nov. 10 to 13, for the 40th and 41st ASEAN Summits and other related summits. It is the first in a series of international conferences in Southeast Asia, followed this week by the G-20 meeting in...
“The French-Philippine connection dates back much earlier through historic interactions among our nationals,” said Michèle Boccoz, French ambassador to the Philippines, at the launch of the yearlong celebration of the diamond jubilee of diplomatic relations between France and the Philippines....
Vice President Sara Duterte spoke of expanding bilateral ties and natural resource development with Singapore during its 57th National Day. Vice President Sara Duterte speaks during the 57th Singapore National Day celebration at Hyatt Hotel in Taguig City on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022. (Photo from Inday...
Singapore is a country close to the hearts and minds of Filipinos. Filipinos love to go to Singapore for tourism, to see how its world-class infrastructure harmoniously coexists with the bounty of nature and imprints of heritage. It is also a land of opportunity for the estimated 200,000 Filipino...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed the friendship and cooperation between the Philippines and India. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (left) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (right) (Photo from Marcos’ Facebook page/PTI) Marcos,...
Alliance of Filipino women, Gabriela in a protest held on Saturday, Aug. 6, slammed the “secretive” and “discreet” high-level visit of United States (U.S.) Secretary of State Antony Blinken in the Philippines. (Gabriela / Facebook) Carrying their banners and assertive voice, the women’s...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez received on Friday, Aug. 5, United States (US) Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson in a courtesy call in Makati City. United States (US) Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Loss Carlson (left) and House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker's office) Carlson...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has reaffirmed the Philippines' commitment to the United States (US), saying his administration will continue to look at the US as an ally. New US ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Loss Carlson presents her credentials to President Ferdinand 'Bongbong'...
Former President Rodrigo Duterte is saddened by the death of former Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo, a leader whom he described as instrumental in the Philippines' robust ties with Japan. File photo of former President Rodrigo Duterte greeting former Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo when the...
Today, July 4, is Philippine-American Friendship Day. In the United States, it is a federal holiday known as the Fourth of July, which marks the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The ties that bind the Philippines and the US are historical, cultural, and familial. On the...
Shortly after his inauguration ceremony, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. affirmed the country's intention to boost its relations with the international community as he believes that the global recovery from the pandemic depends on it. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (MARK...
United States President Joseph Biden announced the designation of a presidential delegation that will attend the inauguration of President-elect Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on June 30, the White House said. President-elect Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and United States President Joseph Biden...
