SEOUL, South Korea -- The North Korean military said its response to US-South Korean war drills would be "resolute and overwhelming", state media reported Monday. The warning came after a spate of North Korean weapons tests last week -- including an intercontinental ballistic missile -- as the...
The bright and colorful Christmas lantern that is found in the home of almost every Filipino has found an avid fan in United States Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Loss Carlson, who tweeted about the beautiful parols she saw while visiting a popular flea market in Manila. (Photo from US...
The embassies of the United Kingdom, Japan, China, and the United States on Saturday, Oct. 29, expressed sadness over the devastation caused by Severe Tropical Storm “Paeng” that caused 45 deaths, promising that they are prepared to help the Philippines respond to the tragedy (From left to...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez continued where President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. left off in the United States (US) as the former charmed and engaged high--ranking American officials in a series of meetings. Speaker Martin Romualdez (left) and Assistant Secretary of State Department for...
Filipino lawmakers have welcomed another United States (US) congressional delegation to boost the bilateral ties between the Philippines and the US. Pangasinan 3rd district Rep. Rachel Arenas, Marikina City 2nd district Rep. Stella Quimbo, and Camarines Sur 1st district Rep. Tsuyoshi Anthony...
The United States joined other nations on Wednesday in taking interest in the investigation on the ambush of hard-hitting radio commentator Percy Mabasa, popularly known as Percy Lapid​, after the cas​e​ prompted foreign governments ​to ​seek justice for the slain...
The Philippines is working together with “like-minded” countries such as the United States of America to protect its maritime interests in the South China Sea (SCS), particularly the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Philippines Department of National Defense (DND) Officer in Charge Jose Faustino Jr....
TOKYO, Japan -- Washington will operate "undaunted and unafraid" throughout Asia, including the Taiwan Strait, US Vice President Kamala Harris said Wednesday as she addressed American troops in Japan. US Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during her visit onboard USS Howard at the naval base in...
The relationship between the Philippines and the United States (US) is sure to get stronger under the President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s administration President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (BBM Media Bureau) Two ranking congressmen from Mindanao offered this take on the recent...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez vowed to “answer the call” of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. if his administration needs enactment of laws concerning the country’s bilateral trade and investment agreements with the United States. House Speaker Martin Romualdez (left) looks at...
Two senators on Friday, September 23 have expressed their support for President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s policy on the United States (US), a long-time ally of the Philippines. Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda said the United States is an ally the Philippines could rely on...
BUSAN, South Korea -- A US aircraft carrier arrived in South Korea Friday for the first time in nearly five years, ahead of joint drills in a show of force aimed at the nuclear-armed North. The US Navy's nuclear-powered USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) aircraft carrier arrives at ROK Fleet Command in...
