Thailand is looking more closely at the Philippines’ emerging investment landscape, with the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) drawing interest as a potential gateway for deeper economic cooperation between the two countries. That was the focus of a recent visit by Thailand’s Ambassador Dr....
“We’re going to make a difference, guys.” Newly arrived U.S. Ambassador Lee Lipton delivered those words before more than 1,300 guests gathered at Shangri-La The Fort on July 2 to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence. With his glass raised for a toast, he was offering an...
China’s Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan has submitted a proposal to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to replicate a successful common fishing area from 10 years ago in the Scarborough Shoal, also known as Panatag Shoal or Bajo de Masinloc, to help ease the growing tension in the...
Newly appointed United States Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Lipton pledged to elevate the Philippines-United States alliance and bring more American investments, jobs, and assistance to Filipinos as the two countries prepare to mark 80 years of diplomatic relations. Speaking at the “Freedom...
Though new to the entertainment industry, Thai-British actor Tate Myron is quickly making a name for himself. The 22-year-old actor has captured widespread attention with his breakout role as Police Captain M.L. Ronnajak Juthathep in the hit drama series "Dhevaprom: Jaipisut," proving that his...
President Marcos has encouraged the new United States ambassador to the Philippines to bring the relations between the two countries "even closer." Marcos expressed expectations of further deepening the Philippines-United States relations as he formally welcomed US Ambassador-designate Lee Lipton...
The new United States Ambassador to the Philippines, Lee Lipton, has arrived in Manila, the US Embassy announced on Sunday, June 28. This marks the start of Lipton 's tour of duty in the country, replacing former US Ambassador MaryKay Carlson. "Mabuhay and welcome back to the Philippines, U.S....
Classical music has survived for centuries because each generation has found a way to pass it on. Today, one of its greatest challenges is ensuring that the arts remain accessible—not only to seasoned concertgoers, but also to young people who may be hearing an orchestra perform live for the very...
If diplomacy is about building relationships for the future, education may be one of its most enduring investments. Some of the most meaningful diplomatic gestures are not measured by the events themselves, but by what they leave behind. To mark the 78th Independence Day of the State of Israel, the...
The French Embassy in Manila once again brought a beloved Parisian tradition to the Philippines as Ambassador Marie Aude Françoise Lassalle ep. Fontanel hosted “La Fête des Voisins – Soirée en Blanc” at the embassy residence on May 15. Originating in Paris in 1999, “La Fête des...
When German Ambassador Andreas Pfaffernoschke arrived in Manila in 2023, he entered a relationship that was already evolving. Three years later, he finds himself at a particularly active moment in Philippine-German relations, one marked by expanding security cooperation, growing economic...
The Embassy of the State of Palestine in the Philippines commemorated the 78th anniversary of the Nakba with a special screening of the documentary “Tantura” at Dusit Thani Manila on May 21. Directed by Israeli filmmaker Alon Schwarz, the award-winning documentary examines the events...
