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...
The United States is set to send at least seven military assets to the Philippines pending congressional requirements as both countries join forces to counter threats in the Indo-Pacific. Washington said it intends to transfer to Manila two Island-class patrol vessels; two Protector-class patrol...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. described his five-day working visit to Washington DC, USA, as crucial as this allows him to further reinforce the Philippines' already strong bonds with the United States. *PBBM IN WASHINGTON — President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. and First Lady...
Croatian Ambassador to the Philippines Nebojša Koharović (left) meets House Senior Deputy Speaker and former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo at the latter's home during his courtesy visit (PPAB) House Senior Deputy Speaker and former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has expressed the...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and US President Joe Biden will discuss many salient topics of mutual interest to their countries when they meet in Washington next week. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) In an interview, Marcos said he and Biden will talk about the...
China is expecting that the visit of its state councilor and foreign minister, Qin Gang, to the Philippines will improve the communication between the two countries amid different views on the South China Sea. Wang Wenbin, spokesman for Qin, said Beijing hopes that the foreign minister's trip to...
The Australian minister of trade will come to the Philippines for talks with trade and economic leaders of the country. Minister Don Farrell will be in Manila from April 20 to 25 for a working visit as Australia and the Philippines seek to work more closely as they celebrate their 77th year of...
A United States trade official will be visiting Manila next week for a series of meetings with government officials and business leaders to discuss the ongoing Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) negotiations. United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai will touch down Manila on April 17 for...
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...
The Manila Police District (MPD) conducted a simultaneous bicycle patrol around the city churches from April 5 to 7 to ensure the safety and security of the people during Holy Week. Maj. Gen. Edgar Alan Okubo led the "Bisiklita Iglesia" along with the operatives of MPD and the National Capital...
Ukraine's foreign minister is expected to visit the Philippines within this year. Denys Mykhailiuk, Chargé d'Affaires of the Ukrainian Embassy in Malaysia that has jurisdiction over the Philippines, said that Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba is thinking about flying to the country. He made the...
