The United States is already working on granting the Philippines $100 million to finance the country's military modernization program. US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson said the US State Department already notified the Congress its intent to make available a substantial grant "in...
Diplomatic relations between the United States and the Philippines have gone a long way ever since its establishment in 1946. Currently, a woman by the name of MaryKay Carlson is making sure that the two countries continue to be "partners, allies and friends" and their shared commitment to...
China and the Philippines' diplomatic relations continue to be in good standing despite several differences, thanks to a man who is among the key players in steering the two nations' ties —Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian. A seasoned diplomat with over 30 years of related...
The Senate of the Philippines on Monday, September 19 adopted Senate Resolution No. 14, which expresses the Upper Chamber’s condolences and honors the life of Queen Elizabeth II. Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” F. Zubiri leads the Senate in presenting to British Ambassador Laure Beaufils...
Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Gordon and the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to the Philippines met to discuss the strengthening of their partnership for the benefit of Marawi City's most vulnerable families. (PHILIPPINE RED CROSS) "I am...
Vice President Sara Duterte, on Wednesday, Aug. 17, bared plans to make the Philippines a destination country for English-language learners from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member-states. Lao Ambassador Songkane Luangmuninthone pays a courtesy call on Vice President Sara...
Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel "Babe" Romualdez has made it clear that there was no pressure that came from the US when the ​Philippines decided to cancel its helicopter deal with Russia amid its conflict with Ukraine. Instead, it was only a "practical thing" for the country to...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. swore in three government officials, including the Philippines' new envoy to Japan. (Screengrab from RTVM) Marcos administered the oath of office of Aileen Anunciacion Zosa as the new president and chief executive officer of the Bases Conversion and...
The Japanese government has vowed continued support to the Philippine government’s infrastructure push under the Marcos administration, the Department of Finance (DOF) said Friday, Aug. 5. Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said that Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Kazuhiko Koshikawa...
The United States will always remember the contributions of former President Fidel V. Ramos to the US-Philippines ties, Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson said as she offered sympathy over the death of Ramos. Former President Fidel V. Ramos (Photo courtesy of the US Embassy in the...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has reaffirmed the Philippines' commitment to the United States (US), saying his administration will continue to look at the US as an ally. New US ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Loss Carlson presents her credentials to President Ferdinand 'Bongbong'...
A new US Ambassador to the Philippines has arrived in Manila. MaryKay Carlson was welcomed by members of the US Embassy in the Philippines, including former Chargé d'Affaires ad interim Heather Variava, on Thursday night following consultations in Washington D.C. Photo courtesy of US Embassy in...
