France is providing €250 million (approximately P15.89 billion) worth of loan to the Philippines to scale up its efforts to adapt to climate change and mitigate the economic risks and losses associated with the climate crisis. DOF Secretary Ralph Recto and French Ambassador Marie Fontanel at the...
After nearly three months, the United States court has granted the petition of Filipino national Lewelyn Dixon for cancellation of removal, leading to her release from immigration custody, the Philippine Embassy in Washington confirmed on Saturday, May 31. Lewelyn Dixon is welcomed by a family...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Thursday, May 29, that the Philippines will continue to conduct maritime security operations and research activities in the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG), which includes the Pag-asa Island and Pag-asa Cays, despite claims by China. ...
The Philippines will continue to lead in climate change mitigation efforts as the world continues to struggle with the realities of ocean governance. Senator Loren Legarda made this promise when she led the reaffirmation of the 2021 Manila Call to Action, Charting Philippine Ocean-Climate Policy...
The Philippine-American Educational Foundation (PAEF), or Fulbright Philippines, and Aboitiz Foundation Inc. (AFI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Wednesday, May 14, to formalize a strategic partnership that will provide scholarship and training programs for Filipino students. (From...
The Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in the Philippines was recognized by the Department of Tourism (DOT) during the 9th Speakers ' Synergy and Appreciation event. The recognition affirmed KCC’s strong commitment to tourism education and cultural collaboration in support of the Philippines’...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Tuesday, May 6 called on the government to conduct a full-scale investigation against InfinitUs Marketing Solutions Inc. (IMSI) which is allegedly involved in trolling activities favoring China. Gatchalian made the call after the denials made by the public relations...
The Philippine Embassy in Islamabad has cancelled a scheduled consular and overseas voting mission in Lahore in the province of Punjab in Pakistan, citing security concerns amid the ongoing tensions in the India-Pakistan border. A relative wails during the funeral procession of Adil Hussain Shah,...
Senate Majority Leader Francis “Tol” Tolentino on Tuesday said the ongoing Senate inquiry into foreign interference and espionage, particularly in connection with the upcoming midterm elections, could eventually result in the expulsion of Chinese diplomats from the Philippines. (Photo from the...
China has summoned Philippine Ambassador to China Jaime FlorCruz in Beijing to raise concerns over the Philippines’ decision to ease restrictions on government officials traveling to Taiwan to promote economic and trade relations. (Flags of China and Philippines) “Beijing has lodged...
Ambassador Ilan Fluss and Deputy Ambassador Ester Buzgan of the Embassy of Israel More than 3,900 attendees recently assembled at the Bataan Sports Complex to express unwavering support for Israel in an event organized by various religious groups across the Philippines. The “Bataan Bless...
Philippine Anti-Terrorism Council-Program Management Center Director Jose S. Embang, Jr. (center) and Defense Threat Reduction Agency International Counter-proliferation Program representatives Major Matthew Fecke, Master Sergeant Dazzle Orbeta, and Nicholas J. DeDominici join participants at the...
