The Philippines and the United Kingdom (UK) have reaffirmed their enhanced partnership, with officials noting that the relationship between the two countries has been on a "fine trajectory". DFA Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. meets UK Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) Minister of...
President Duterte has reaffirmed the Philippines’ commitment to further strengthen bilateral ties with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member-countries, Malacañang said in a statement Thursday, Dec. 16. President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang photo) This took place during the joint courtesy...
The Philippines and Palau had committed to revitalize their bilateral ties as both countries gradually reopen amid the easing of pandemic restrictions. DFA Assistant Secretary for Asian and Pacific Affairs Neal Imperial (left) with Palau Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Keith Sugiyama (right). (Photo...
PEACE-MAKER Former Speaker of the House Jose C. De Venecia Jr. Last Nov. 28, our dear friend, Prince Norodom Ranariddh of Cambodia, succumbed to a lingering sickness. He was 77. Prince Ranarridh, son of the late legendary King Norodom Sihanouk and brother of the current King, Norodom Sihamoni, was...
The top official of the Fondazione Italiana Fegato (FIF) or the Italian Liver Foundation described Italy’s partnership with the Philippines on liver research as a “love story.” Fondazione Italiana Fegato (FIF Facebook page) FIF president Dr. Decio Ripandelli made the remarks during the 5th...
Japan has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Philippines in its humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HA/DR) efforts to address the threats of natural disasters. Photo from the Japanese Embassy in Manila The Japanese Embassy in Manila made the statement following the conclusion of...
The Philippines and the United Kingdom have tackled ways on how to strengthen science and technology (S&T) partnership between the two countries in areas of health, artificial intelligence, space technologies, and engineering biology. Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary...
The Philippines and New Zealand had agreed to boost their maritime security cooperation as well as their partnership in health, trade, and other areas amid the coronavirus pandemic. PH-NEW ZEALAND TIES--Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary Neal Imperial and New Zealand MFAT South and South East Asia...
The Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) and the United States Marine Corps (USMC) is looking forward to strengthen their military partnership to maintain the peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region, the Armed Forces of the Philippines said Monday night, September 13. Gen. David Berger (left),...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana has reaffirmed his commitment that the Philippines will pursue a stronger defense cooperation with the United States in the final year of President Duterte's administration. Philippines Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana (left) walks...
In celebration of this year’s 75 th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Denmark and the Philippines, the embassies of the two countries will kick off with month-long video presentations through their respective social media platforms embodying the theme, “Partners...
Japan has released Y10 billion (approximately P4.6 billion) to the Government of the Philippines the final tranche of the Post Disaster Standby Loan Phase 2 (PDSL 2) to supplement the country’s response to catastrophes and health emergencies such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “I hope this...