The international community has stepped up support for the Philippines’ relief and recovery efforts following the destruction caused by Typhoons Tino and Uwan, with the European Union, New Zealand, and the United States mobilizing new humanitarian aid packages and military assistance. €1.25...
(L-R) New Zealand Defense Minister Judith Collins and Department of National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. hold a press conference in Makati City on April 30, 2025 after they signed the Status of Visiting Forces Agreement between both countries. (Photo: Martin Sadongdong / MANILA...
The Philippines and New Zealand have signed the Status of Forces Agreement (SOVFA), a defense deal that will allow the armed forces of both countries to hold joint military drills. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. meets with New Zealand Defense Minister Judith Collins in Malacañan during...
President Marcos said the deadly incident during a Filipino festival in Vancouver, Canada was "totally unexplainable" and cannot even be categorized as a terrorist concern. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Mark Balmores/MANILA BULLETIN) "It was stunning. I could not quite believe...
The Philippines and New Zealand are set to sign a defense agreement that will allow the two countries’ militaries to conduct exercises in each other’s territories, New Zealand’s Defense Minister Judith Collins said on Monday, April 28. Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and New...
The Philippines and New Zealand are looking to take their relationship forward as both countries' leaders engaged in a conversation on Thursday, April 10. File photo of President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (right) and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon during the latter's visit to...
On Feb. 4, New Zealand Ambassador Catherine McIntosh opened the doors of the New Zealand Official Residence in Makati for the New Zealand Partners’ Night and to commemorate Waitangi Day, a day to honor Aotearoa New Zealand’s heritage, identity, and sense of partnership. VIPs all: Undersecretary...
New Zealand called the recent action of China's Navy helicopter against an aircraft of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) over Bajo de Masinloc as "concerning" and poses risks undermining regional stability. A People's Liberation Army-Navy (PLA-N) helicopter flies over Bajo de...
(Photo: Department of National Defense) The Department of National Defense (DND) announced Thursday, Feb. 20, the conclusion of the negotiations for the Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) between the Philippines and New Zealand. The final negotiating round was hosted by the New...
By NEW ZEALAND AMBASSADOR TO THE PHILIPPINES DR. CATHERINE MCINTOSH Today, Feb. 6, New Zealanders – or “Kiwis” – across the world commemorate Waitangi Day. A historic day that defines our identity as a nation, Waitangi Day marks the signing of TeTiriti o Waitangi (The Treaty of Waitangi) in...
There is truly nothing like Philippine mangoes as evident from how New Zealand Ambassador Catherine McIntosh gushed about them during a recent reception hosted by the New Zealand Embassy in Manila. New Zealand Ambassador Catherine McIntosh (Photo from New Zealand Embassy) During his...
The Philippines and New Zealand are “working very hard” to conclude the negotiations for a possible Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA), which will enhance the defense cooperation between the two armed forces, New Zealand Ambassador Catherine McIntosh said. New Zealand Ambassador...
