Senator Imee Marcos called the detainment of Special Envoy on Transnational Crime Ambassador Markus Lacanilao a "gentle slap on the wrist". Photo from the Senate’s Office of the Sergeant at Arms (OSAA) In a statement on Tuesday, April 22, Marcos said that Lacanilao should have been detained...
United States Ambassador to Manila MaryKay Carlson and the embassy staff put their creative hat on as they wished everyone a happy Christmas using an origami airplane. (Screenshot from United States Embassy in the Philippines video) “Our spirits are flying high (airplane emoticon)...
While celebrating Halloween has recently become popular in the Philippines, United States Ambassador to Manila MaryKay Carlson commemorated it by baking some “spook-tacular” cookies. (From left) US Ambassador MaryKay Carlson and Chef RV Manabat bake Halloween cookies. (Screenshot from...
President Marcos has appointed Kathryna Yu-Pimentel, wife of Senator Koko Pimentel, as the country's special envoy to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. appoints Kathryna Yu-Pimentel, wife of Senator Koko Pimentel, as the country's special envoy to the United...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) wants to increase agriculture exports with the help of Japan’s new envoy to Manila. During the courtesy meeting between Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. and the newly appointed Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya, the officials delved into the...
President Marcos welcomed eight new ambassadors to the Philippines, hoping that the country could enhance its bilateral cooperation with their countries. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. receives the credentials of Jagdishwar Goburdhun, Ambassador to the Philippines of the Republic of Mauritius, on...
After presenting her credentials to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. at Malacañang Palace on Wednesday, Sept. 20, French Ambassador to the Philippines Marie Fontanel is now her country’s permanent resident envoy to Manila. French Ambassador Marie Fontanel shakes hands with President...
Senators on Thursday, August 17 welcomed President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s decision to appoint Teodoro Locsin Jr. as the Special Envoy to the People's Republic of China for Special Concerns. Former foreign affairs secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. has been named by President...
Former Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) chief Teodoro Locsin Jr. has been appointed as the Special Envoy of the President to China for Special Concerns. The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) made the announcement on Wednesday, August 16, which came at the heels of tensions between...
British Ambassador to the Philippines Laure Beaufils showed her appreciation for Filipino, one of the major languages spoken in the country, during a video message for the celebration of Buwan ng Wika this August. British Ambassador to the Philippines Laure Beaufils (Photo from British Embassy...
CEBU CITY – The provincial government of Bohol vowed to strengthen ties with Russia following the visit of Ambassador Marat Ignatyevich Pavlov on Tuesday, April 11. Gov. Aris Aumentado welcomed Pavlov during a courtesy call at the provincial capitol in Tagbilaran City. GOV. Aris Aumentado...
Some senators on Monday, March 13 took offense at the remarks made by the Chinese Embassy in Manila warning the Philippines against opening up additional sites under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) with the United States (US) government. The Chinese embassy questioned...
