Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo described as “rock solid” the alliance between the United States and the Philippines after the visit of US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III this week led to the announcement of an expanded base access to allow Washington more presence here. Meeting of...
GENEVA, Switzerland -- UN rights chief Volker Turk on Friday called for an end to the "illogic of escalation" between Israel and the Palestinians, amid a spike in deadly violence between the two. Turk criticised Israel for measures that "can only lead to further violence and bloodshed", following a...
WASHINGTON, United States - The Pentagon said Thursday it was tracking a Chinese spy balloon flying high over the United States, just days ahead of a rare visit to Beijing by the top US diplomat. After President Joe Biden requested military options, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and top military...
BEIJING, China - China said Friday it was working to verify the facts around US claims that Beijing flew a spy balloon over its territory, warning against "hype" over the issue. The Pentagon said Thursday it was tracking a Chinese spy balloon flying high over the northwest United States, reviving...
LONDON, United Kingdom -A man told a UK court on Friday that he wanted to "injure" Queen Elizabeth II after sneaking into Windsor Castle armed with a loaded crossbow on Christmas Day in 2021. Jaswant Singh Chail, 21, who was detained on the grounds of the royal residence while the late queen was...
Senator Francis ‘Tol’ N. Tolentino on Friday, February 3 threw his all-out support on the expanded defense and security cooperations between the Philippines and the United States. “I am in favor of defense/security cooperation ‘upgrades’ with reliable allies like the United States,...
UNITED States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III troops the line during arrival honors at the Western Mindanao Command headquarters in Zamboanga City on Thursday, Feb. 2. (Wesmincom FB) ZAMBOANGA CITY (PNA) – The United States (US) government has reaffirmed its commitment to support its allies,...
From left, Reymark Gardiola, Deputy Executive Director on Convention Assemblies and Exhibit; Joey Manlad, National Convention Director; Vanessa Ledesma, UAP Secretary General; Richard Garcia, UAP Nation President; Holcim Commercial Influencer Engagement Manager Rein Reyes; Annie Pujeda, UAP...
Leading building solutions provider Holcim Philippines, Inc., has partnered with the United Architects of the Philippines (UAP) to further raise awareness on the importance of sustainable construction and the company’s readiness to support local builders in this area. Holcim Commercial Influencer...
United States Department of Defense (DoD) Secretary Lloyd Austin III sought to establish a stronger cooperation between the US and Philippines militaries, particularly in the fields of counter-terrorism and humanitarian assistance and disaster response (HADR) operations. United States Defense...
From left: UAP Director, 48th NATCON, Ar. Jonathan Manalad; UAP National President, Ar. Richard Garcia; Wilcon Depot SEVP-COO, Ms. Rosemarie Bosch-Ong; Wilcon Depot Senior Marketing Manager, Ms. Dheza Paras; and UAP Executive Director Ar. Antonio Valdez. Wilcon Depot, the Philippines' leading home...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez sees warmer relations between the Philippines and the United States (US) under the Marcos administration that will bring economic gains to the two nations. Speaker Martin Romualdez (right) speaks during a luncheon caucus of the US-Philippines Society at the Manila...
