ABAC Philippines will spotlight the critical role of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the global economy, and their relevance in business compliance to the environment, social, and governance (ESG) metrics. This was announced by Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Business...
Czech Republic stands ready to support the Philippines amid tensions in the South China Sea, Czech Ambassador to Manila Jana Šedivá said. (Photo from Czech Ambassador to Manila Jana Šedivá's Facebook page) The envoy stressed her country’s own Indo-Pacific strategy, the region that covers the...
Gen. Andres Centino, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), recently visited under-construction and completed infrastructure projects in two Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) sites in Palawan near the West Philippine Sea (WPS), the military reported on Thursday,...
The Philippines and Vietnam are looking to enhance their strategic partnership as both countries agreed to explore potential maritime cooperation activities particularly in the South China Sea, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Wednesday, May 17. (Courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard) The PCG...
The Philippines is seeking to enhance its cooperation with Maldives in facilitating climate change mitigation and adaptation as well as in protecting the marine environment and promoting sustainable tourism. This was expressed by Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo in his...
Recognizing the role of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Inter-Parliamentary Assembly in upholding a rules-based approach in addressing common concerns, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Wednesday, May 10, called for the strengthening of regional cooperation in tackling...
Officials of the Philippines and the United States have discussed at a high level new agricultural cooperation that will ensure food security. Department of Agriculture (DA) Undersecretary Mercedita Sombilla and US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Undersecretary Alexis Taylor met in Washington on...
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...
House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Monday, May 1 said the House of Representatives is fully committed to support President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr.'s initiative to push for the preservation of peace in the Indo-Pacific region. House Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez (3rd...
The word war between Cagayan Gov. Manuel Mamba and Senior Undersecretary Carlito Galvez Jr., officer in charge of the Department of National Defense (DND), is heating up as the two officials clashed over the establishment of four additional sites for the expansion of the Enhanced Defense...
China has warned the Philippines and the US that their military cooperation must not harm its interests, including those in the South China Sea. As Manila and Washington beefed up efforts to protect Philippine sovereignty against Beijing's claims in the waters, Wang Wenbin, spokesman of the Chinese...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has eased China's worries about the additional Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) sites, saying the Philippines' bases would not be used for offensive action. *President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Ali Vicoy)* Marcos said this after China...
