For most people, it comes down to scale—how large the team is, how expansive the chancery looks, how visible the presence feels. These signal the level of bilateral activity and the importance a government assigns to a post. But they are not the whole picture. Spend enough time moving between...
The Manila Hotel recently concluded two exciting events over the Easter weekend, offering guests both festive family fun and a rich cultural experience at the Grand Dame of the Philippines. Golden Easter Egg Hunters took place on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, at the Fiesta Pavilion. Laughter,...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday, April 7, confirmed the death of a Filipina national who was killed in a missile attack on a residential area in Haifa, Israel, over the weekend. In an official statement, the DFA said the Filipina died alongside her Israeli husband and elderly...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday, April 6, said it continues to closely monitor developments in the Middle East, with Philippine posts intensifying assistance to overseas Filipinos affected by ongoing regional tensions. In a statement, the DFA outlined a series of repatriation...
In times of war, instability, and displacement, it is often women and children who bear the heaviest burden. Across conflict zones worldwide, they are more likely to be uprooted from their homes, exposed to violence, and left to navigate the long-term consequences of fractured communities....
The Chinese Embassy in Manila has urged the Philippines to stop what it described as “provocations” in the West Philippine Sea, while warning that Beijing will take “strong measures” to protect its territorial claims. In a Facebook post on Sunday, April 5, Chinese Embassy spokesperson Ji...
Senator Erwin Tulfo on Sunday, April 5 lauded Korean Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Sang Hwa for swiftly acting on the reported “no Filipino policy” being implemented by several Korean KTV and restaurants in Angeles City and Clark in Pampanga. Earlier, Tulfo demanded an investigation...
The Embassy of Vietnam in Manila opened a cultural exhibition on March 25 to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the Philippines. Titled ‘Colors of Vietnam’, the exhibit was held at the embassy and forms part of a broader series of activities scheduled...
The Embassy of the State of Palestine, in partnership with the Alliance Française de Manille, held a special screening of the film 'Passing Dreams ' on March 14 as part of the Francophonie Festival in Manila. The event also coincided with the Palestinian National Day of Culture,...
Applicants from more US visa category groups are now required to set their social media accounts public, based on the latest advisory of the US Embassy in Manila. Effective March 30, visa applicants who need to change their social media privacy setting belong to the following categories: Fiancé(e)...
The China 's embassy in Manila has brought up the Middle East conflict affecting the situation in the Philippines to criticize "some forces" who are supposedly trying to destabilize relations between the two sides. It was the first time that the embassy included hostilities in the region in...
South African grapes have officially entered the Philippine market, marking a new chapter for the country’s fruit imports and expanding options for local consumers seeking premium produce. The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) announced the launch on March 24, positioning the Philippines...
