I n 1956, the Philippines and Japan formalized diplomatic relations, transforming a difficult post-war past into a modern partnership built on shared values and resilience. From hardship emerged a lasting bond—one that continues to thrive today. Every July 23, Japan-Philippines Friendship Day...
Under the theme “Lasting Friendship,” a series of events were held to celebrate the 23rd Philippine-Spanish Friendship Day, led by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) and the Embassy of Spain, in partnership with the municipal government of Baler, Aurora, the Department...
BAGUIO CITY – One-hundred solo parents received grocery packs during the 24th Filipino-Chinese Friendship Day celebration at the Filipino-Chinese Friendship Park at the Botanical Garden here on June 14. The event was attended by Consul and Head of Post Ren Faquiang, consulate of China in Laoag...
Despite the tensions between the Philippines and China, Chinese Ambassador to Manila Huang Xilian described the two countries as “neighbors that cannot move apart.” Chinese Ambassador to Manila Huang Xilian (Photo from Amb. Huang via Facebook) In a post on Facebook on Monday, June 9, the envoy...
DAVAO CITY – The American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines in Mindanao (AmCham Mindanao) vowed to uphold the longstanding friendship between Filipinos and Americans during the 78th Philippine-American Friendship Day celebration here on Thursday, July 4. THE American Chamber of Commerce of...
BAGUIO CITY – Consul and Head of Post Ren Faqiang, Consulate of China in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte; Mayor Benjamin Magalong here, city officials, and officials and members of the Baguio Filipino-Chinese Community celebrated the 23rd Filipino-Chinese Friendship Day at the Filipino-Chinese...
On Philippine-American Friendship Day, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said the Philippines and United States should continue to stand together. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and US President Joe Biden (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) In a short message on Tuesday, July 4,...
Senator Sonny Angara and Spanish Ambassador to the Philippines Jorge Moragas Sanchez led the celebration of the 20 th Philippino-Spanish Friendship Day celebration and the 123 rd Anniversary of the historic Siege of Baler in Baler, Aurora. Also joining the celebration were Baler Mayor...
Today, July 4, is Philippine-American Friendship Day. In the United States, it is a federal holiday known as the Fourth of July, which marks the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The ties that bind the Philippines and the US are historical, cultural, and familial. On the...
Today is the 47th anniversary of Philippine-China relations and the 21st commemoration of the Filipino-Chinese Friendship Day. Both are celebrated on June 9. In 1975, it was also on this same day when the two nations established diplomatic relations; while in 2002, by virtue of Proclamation No. 148...
Vice President-elect and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte on Wednesday, June 8, commended China’s role in the Philippines’ recovery efforts especially during the Covid-19 pandemic that battered most sectors and industries. Vice President-elect Sara Duterte (Photo from Lakas-CMD Media) In a speech...
China and the Philippines have "better reasons to work closely" amid global uncertainties and with the latter's shift to a new administration, Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian said. File photo of President Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping during the opening ceremony of the FIBA Basketball...
