Executives of large American companies will be joining United States (US) Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo as she embarks on a trade mission sent by President Joe Biden to the Philippines. According to the White House, high level officials of the following companies will come to the country to...
China, which has been violating international law by infringing upon the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ), has accused the United States of being behind the tension in the South China Sea. Mao Ning, China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, on Wednesday, March 7, asked “who is the...
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has pitched eight Clark development projects to US companies in a bid to attract investments and elevate the Philippines as a top investment hotspot. In a statement, Delfin N. Lorenzana, BCDA chairman, said that he presented projects valued at...
The United States has not yet settled what will invoke its Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) with the Philippines although it assured the latter of its defense pact commitment following yet another aggression Filipino vessels faced from China. Matthew Miller, spokesman for the US State Department, on...
Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday, March 6 urged Malacañang to fast track the filing of a resolution to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) that calls on China to stop the harassment of Filipinos in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Hontiveros’ statement comes after...
The Senate on Tuesday, February 27 unanimously adopted Senate Resolution No. 929 honoring the global contributions of South Korean diplomat Ban Ki-Moon, the 8 th secretary general of the United Nations General Assembly. President Juan Miguel “Migz” F. Zubiri, together with the other...
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. (right) meets Vietnamese Ambassador Lai Thai Binh at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City on February 23, 2024. (Photo by DND) The Philippines is looking to collaborate with Vietnam and United Kingdom to further boost the country's defense and security, the...
A British navy vessel dedicated to securing territorial waters has returned to the Philippines for another defense engagement with Filipino troops. His Majesty Ship (HMS) Spey arrived at the Port of Manila on Thursday, Feb. 22, for a series of activities to be held within the week...
MANCHESTER (AFP) -- British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe said becoming a co-owner of Manchester United is a "great honor" and "responsibility" after his purchase of a minority stake was finalized on Tuesday, Feb. 20. British INEOS Group chairman Jim Ratcliffe (AFP) The 71-year-old's investment,...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is keen on tapping the services of Sun & Earth Microbiology LLC, a company based in Florida, to address pest infestation in local mangoes in the country. Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. said on Wednesday, Feb. 21, that the DA expressed...
Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto has suggested exploring the potential for the Philippines to establish a free trade agreement with the United Kingdom (UK). This proposal was raised during Recto’s recent meeting with UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to the Philippines Richard Graham and UK...
Sen. Francis Tolentino said on Monday, February 19, that the final measure on archipelagic sea lanes (ASLs) to be submitted to the Senate Plenary will be finished before the holy week in March. Sen. Francis Tolentino seeks guidance and wisdom from the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Philippine...
