United Arab Emirates (UAE) Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum commended the Filipino community for their invaluable contributions to Emirati society. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and United Arab Emirates Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh...
President Marcos is set to embark on a one-day working visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday, Nov. 26. In a statement on Saturday, Nov. 23, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said Marcos' trip would only have a lean party but has a "high purpose." "While the President's visit...
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...
President Marcos has given the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) the green light to acquire 40 fast patrol craft (FPCs) from France as part of his administration's initiative to enhance maritime security by upgrading the PCG's capabilities. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Malacañang file...
Australian Army personnel help soldiers from the Philippine Army's (PA) 9th Infantry Division in distributing food packs to evacuees in Naga City on Oct. 24, 2024 in the aftermath of Severe Tropical Storm "Kristine". The Australian troops are in the country for the Exercise Kasangga. (Photo: PA)...
A Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) personnel fires a rocket propelled grenade (RPG) aboard a coastal patrol boat off the Naval Detachment Oyster Bay in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan on Oct. 17, 2024 as part of the Kaagapay ng Mandirigma sa Dagat (Kamandag) exercise. (Photo: PMC) Filipino and American...
Philippine Army (PA) and Australian Army personnel stand at attention during the opening ceremony of the Philippine Army-Australian Army Exercise (PAAAE) Kasangga 2024-2 at Camp Elias Angeles in Pili, Camarines Sur on Oct. 14, 2024. (Photo: PA) The Philippine Army (PA) partnered with counterparts...
President Marcos is back in the Philippines after what he described as a "successful" 44th and 45th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Laos where he pushed for the country’s interests before the regional gathering. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos...
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) personnel and counterparts from the United States, Australia, Canada, France, and Japan gather at the Naval Operating Base in Subic, Zambales on Oct. 7, 2024 for the opening ceremony of the Exercise SAMASAMA 2024. (Photo: Naval Forces Northern Luzon) The...
The Philippines is optimistic that its ties with China will continue to improve despite admitting that the relations between both sides are "not always smooth sailing." Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Undersecretary for Bilateral Relations Ma. Theresa Lazaro made the remark on Thursday, Sept....
Department of National Defense (DND) Sec. Gilberto Teodoro Jr. (Photo: DND) Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. sees the tension in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) spilling over the country’s skies, as what happened during the latest incident in Bajo de Masinloc...
(Front to back) The BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PS16), HMCS Montreal (FFH336), and USS Lake Erie (CG70) with BRP Jose Rizal (FF150) on the lead (not in photo) sail in formation during the multilateral maritime cooperative activity by the Australia, Canada, Philippines, and United States in the West...