"The Philippines has a lot to offer." House Speaker Martin Romualdez proudly made this statement Wednesday, May 3 following an announcement that some 75,000 Filipino seafarers were going to be hired by a United States (US) firm in the next three to four years. “The Philippines has a lot to offer...
United States (Unsplash) The hiring of some 75,000 Filipino seafarers by American firms "highlights the strong partnership between the Philippines and the United States (US)". Thus, said Kabayan Party-list Rep. Ron Salo, who hailed the "momentous occasion" in a statement on Wednesday, May 3. "I am...
The United States and South Korea have joined hands in helping the Philippines fight the threats of climate change. The US Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) recently signed a P111 million (USD 2 million) grant partnership agreement...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) As its way of thanking overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) for their contributions to the Philippines, Speaker Martin Romualdez vowed that the House of Representatives would continue to work closely with the Marcos administration toward its "vision...
Cagayan de Oro 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez, flag of China (Facebook, Unsplash) China isn't the Philippines' friend, but rather its frenemy. Cagayan de Oro 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez gave this description of China in the context of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s ongoing and...
United States (US)-based solar energy firm Maxeon plans to make a $900 million solar energy investment in the Philippines that would create an estimated 3,000 jobs. (Photo from the Presidential Communications Office) The company, which operates under the name of Sunpower Philippines Manufacturing...
Amid the country’s power crisis, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is eyeing “cutting-edge” micro nuclear fuel technology developed by a United States-based firm that brings safe, clean, and cost-effective electricity to consumers. Meeting of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. with...
The United States has told China to respect freedom of navigation and honor the 2016 Arbitral Ruling related to the South China Sea to avoid repetition of the near collision incidents between Chinese and Philippine vessels in the contested waterway. US Assistant Secretary of State Daniel...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (left), President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (Speaker's office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez believes President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. would be able to advance his energy security plan--which include tapping nuclear energy in the Philippines--during...
Philippine flag, United States (US) flag (Unsplash) More jobs for Filipinos will be generated via the historic presidential trade and investment mission ordered by United States (US) President Joe Biden to the Philippines. House Speaker Martin Romualdez gave this forecast following Philippine...
Fighter and advanced trainer jets from the Philippine Air Force (PAF) and United States Air Force (USAF) have dominated the country’s skies for the launch of the Cope Thunder Philippines Exercise (CT Ph) 23-1 on Monday, May 1. (FA-50 PH / File photo courtesy of Philippine Air Force) Col. Ma....
The United States is set to send at least seven military assets to the Philippines pending congressional requirements as both countries join forces to counter threats in the Indo-Pacific. Washington said it intends to transfer to Manila two Island-class patrol vessels; two Protector-class patrol...
