Halloween is that time of the year when ultimate fantasies come to life. From magical themes and fairy tale-inspired concepts to downright gory and eerie, there is a place for everyone to celebrate what they are passionate about during the spooky season. Among the biggest fans of Halloween in the...
The US government will be releasing an additional P485 million or 9 million US dollars in funding to help the Philippines expand the Advancing Basic Education (ABC+) program, which is its initiative in the country to improve Filipino children's literacy and math skills. With...
The ambassadors of the United States and Japan denounced China for launching flares at Philippine aircraft operating in the Scarborough Shoal and Subi Reef last week. (Photos courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard) In a post on X (formerly Twitter), US Ambassador MaryKay Carlson expressed...
Vice President Sara Duterte led the greetings for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Day as she, along with foreign ambassadors, lauded the regional bloc for its role in bringing peace and prosperity in Southeast Asia. (Photo from US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay...
China's embassy in Manila on Thursday, June 27, accused the US of having 'selective' application of law after its envoy to the Philippines spoke out against Chinese aggression of Filipino troops in the West Philippine Sea. A statement from the Chinese embassy said the US, although "not a party...
United States Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson has appealed to China to stop its harassment of Philippine vessels legally operating in the West Philippine Sea. Carlson's direct call for Beijing came amid a new clash between Filipino and Chinese troops in the waters, which stemmed from...
Foreign envoys from United Kingdom, Japan, European Union, France, and United States, among others, condemned anew China’s latest disruptive actions in the West Philippine Sea, reiterating their call to adherence to international laws. On June 17, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)...
United States Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson found this year's iteration of largest annual war games between the two countries as the highlight of her career as a diplomat. This year's Balikatan Exercises, which ran from April 22 to May 2, became memorable for Carlson, particularly...
United States’ Department of State Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources Richard Verma will visit China and the Philippines from May 6 to 10, United States Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson said. (Photo courtesy of US’ Department of State Deputy Secretary Richard...
The international community did not go silent on Saturday, March 23, when Chinese troops made yet another water cannon attack on a Philippine vessel traversing the West Philippine Sea. China’s Coast Guard fired water cannon on resupply ship Unaizah May 4 while traversing the waters off...
Women ambassadors in the Philippines are making their own marks in diplomacy as they came together to celebrate the Women’s History Month. (Photo courtesy of US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson) In a X (formerly Twitter) post by United States Ambassador to Manila MaryKay...
The non-profit organization Go Negosyo on Saturday, March 9, awarded 19 outstanding Filipina entrepreneurs for its Inspiring Filipina Entrepreneurs Awards in time for the 2024 Women Summit. First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos joins Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion, together with Department of Trade...
