“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...
There are few places that offer a more personal glimpse into another country than an ambassador’s residence. So when Swedish Ambassador Anna Ferry opened her official home in Manila to launch Ikea’s new PS Collection 2026, guests experienced more than a furniture exhibition. They stepped inside...
The fight against online sexual abuse and exploitation of children does not end at national borders. Neither, increasingly, does law enforcement. Recognizing the global nature of these crimes, the Norwegian Police Service and the Philippine National Police (PNP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding...
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...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday, June 30 clarified that she never recommended banning Gorebox and other supposedly violent online games following the tragic shooting at a national high school in Tacloban City. Hontiveros, in a Facebook post, explained that the Senate Committee on Women,...
Malacañang said the relationship between the Philippines and China remains in good condition despite the spat between the Chinese Embassy and the Department of National Defense (DND). Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said there is no conflict between the two...
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....
The Department of National Defense (DND) on Sunday, June 28, accused the Chinese Embassy in Manila of showing “insincerity” and “duplicity” as the exchange between the Philippines and China over the 2016 South China Sea arbitral ruling intensified days before its 10th anniversary. DND...
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...
The United States Embassy in the Philippines has warned Filipino visa applicants about scammers who claim they can guarantee approval, reminding the public that US visas are issued only after a proper evaluation by consular officers. In an advisory posted on its official social media pages, the...
