President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said that the Philippines and the United States have identified "concrete steps" to keep their alliance "relevant and responsive" to emerging challenges, such as in security, among others. File photo of President Marcos during his visit to the White...
As United States Ambassador MaryKay Carlson celebrates her one year in office, she believes that it is “sky’s the limit” when it comes to the future of the US and Philippines relationship, adding that the focus in the coming years would be to further enhance economic ties. United States...
American business leaders have maintained their interest in the Philippines as the government assured them of efforts to ensure ease of doing business. "There is sustained interest from US businesses to invest in the Philippines," US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson said Tuesday,...
The United States, through its development arm, contributed almost P7 million ($125,000) to a human rights program by the Philippines and the United Nations (UN) to strengthen the country’s capacity for the promotion of human rights and mechanisms for accountability. *(From left) U.S. Ambassador...
China has justified its coast guard's recent action against the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in the waters off Ayungin Shoal—a move which the United States calls "irresponsible." In his regular press conference, Wang Wenbin, spokesman of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, said that its coast guard made...
US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson on Tuesday celebrated the "enduring friendship" between the countries, which she said find strength in the diversity that they both share. At the reception of the 247th anniversary of the US Independence Day or the Fourth of July, Carlson said the US...
The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) has renewed its commitment to boosting the relationship between the Philippines and the United States (US) as enduring allies for bureaucratic efficiency amid the country's digital transformation. *Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) Secretary Ernesto Perez and US...
The United States Embassy in Manila has put in display the Progress Pride Flag in solidarity with the celebration of Pride Month this June in hopes of raising awareness about the fight for equality of the LGBTQI+ community. (Photo from the US Embassy in Manila via Facebook) In a tweet, US Ambassador...
United States (US) Ambassador to Manila MaryKay Carlson on Sunday, May 28, honored war heroes from the United States and the Philippines who served during World War II, noting how their contributions became the foundation of a “strong alliance” in the region. Philippine and American flags stand...
CEBU CITY – The reopening of a United States (US) consulate in Cebu is not possible in the near future because of budget constraints, US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson said. CARLSON (center). (US Embassy Manila FB) Carlson said the reopening of a US consulate in the province “is...
CEBU CITY – The United States is funding the construction of a new fuel depot at the Mactan-Benito Ebuen Air Base (M-BEAB) in Lapu-Lapu City as part of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) between the Philippines and the US. US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson said the US...
US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson does not see the need to review the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) between the two countries amid backlash it receives from opposition calling out the Philippines' lack of criminal jurisdiction over American troops in the country. Carlson said both...
