WASHINGTON, United States - Secretary of State Antony Blinken will seek to reduce the chances of miscalculation on a rare visit to Beijing, officials said, but both sides expect long-term tensions to fester. The State Department confirmed that Blinken will travel this weekend to Beijing on the...
One of China's largest military ships, Qi Jiguang (Hull 83), arrived in Manila on Wednesday morning for a four-day goodwill port visit and public visitation. Qi Jiguang, a training ship for China's People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), docked at the Port of Manila around 9:50 a.m. with a...
French President Emmanuel Macron has invited President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. to come to France, his embassy in Manila said Tuesday. Macron's invitation was expressed in a letter that also bore his message for the Philippines on its 125th year of independence. In the letter, Macron...
A Chinese naval training ship will dock in Manila next week for a goodwill port visit. Chinese ship Qi Jiguang will arrive in the Philippines on June 14 and will be welcomed at the Manila South Harbor with a ceremony. Before the Philippines, the China-built large naval training ship already paid the...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. may visit Australia next year as its relationship with the Philippines continues to grow. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo said Thursday "there is an opportunity" for Marcos to come to the Land Down Under, particularly during the...
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte praised the barangay health workers (BHWs) in Surigao del Norte, highlighting how their hard work and education helped the people in the communities understand health, nutrition, and diseases. Vice President Sara Duterte speaks at the Barangday...
Australian Foreign Minister Senator Penny Wong will visit the Philippines next week, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced. Australian Foreign Minister Senator Penny Wong (Photo courtesy of Senator Penny Wong Twitter) Wong will be in the country from May 16 to 19 for an official visit...
The United States is now seeing the Philippines "in a different light" as the Pentagon gave President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. a military honor parade during his recent visit there, the Philippines' top diplomat in Washington said Monday. Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel "Babe"...
During his meeting with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at the White House last week, President Joe Biden observed that there is a “strong partnership” between the United States and the Philippines, noting, too, the “deep friendship, one that has been enriched by millions of...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. believes that the Philippines and the United States should bolster their already strong, long-standing ties to bring peace and prosperity to both countries. *President Marcos caps his four-day official visit to the US with a post-visit report before he goes...
The Philippines and the United States have crafted guidelines for their next-phase bilateral defense cooperation as officials of both sides recognized threats that may arise in various operational domains. This developed as President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and his delegation met key...
US vaccine manufacturer Moderna Inc. announced Wednesday, May 3, that it will establish an Enterprise Solutions hub, its third globally, and a commercial presence in the Philippines to support its Asia Pacific operation. The biotech company issued the announcement separate from a Malacanang...
