The Philippines and New Zealand have started negotiations for a possible Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA), which will enhance the defense cooperation between the two armed forces, the New Zealand Embassy in Manila said. Members of the Philippine negotiating panel, composed of officials...
UNDP PH Resident Representative Dr. Selva Ramachandran, and New Zealand Ambassador Dr. Catherine McIntosh with Climate Action Programme Team Leader Floradema C. Eleazar, NCIP Chairperson Bo-i Jennifer Pia Sibug-Las, and MinDA Undersecretary Janet Lopoz In a significant move to advance the...
Domestic and wild bird importation from New Zealand will be temporarily banned amid threats of an avian influenza outbreak, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said. DA Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said the move is aimed at preventing the entry of high pathogenic avian influenza into the...
The ambassadors of Japan and the European Union in the Philippines expressed their hopes for stronger relations in 2025. Flags of the European Union, Philippines, and Japan (Adobe Stock photos) The ambassadors of Japan and the European Union in the Philippines expressed their...
The Philippines and New Zealand have made a joint declaration, where they commit to develop a climate cooperation network in a bid to address shared challenges of climate change. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Maria Antonia Loyzaga and New Zealand Minister of...
As the Philippines and New Zealand work on increasing their diplomatic and economic ties, President Marcos expressed hopes that the Philippine durian could soon be exported to island-country. In downtown Davao City, a vendor sells durian in his stall. (Keith Bacongco/Manila Bulletin) ...
Before online marketplaces became a household name in the Philippines, Filipinos trooped to Divisoria for anything under the sun, so that’s just what New Zealand Ambassador to the Philippines Catherine McIntosh did to find the perfect Filipiniana outfit. New Zealand Ambassador to the...
President Marcos expressed hope that the Philippines and New Zealand could further discuss geopolitical issues and boost cooperation in agriculture, trade, and investment. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters pays a courtesy call on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at...
The Philippines will welcome New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters for an official visit on Monday, June 10, to strengthen bilateral and diplomatic ties, as well as discuss their interest in maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (New...
President Marcos cited the need to restore the air links between the Philippines and New Zealand to increase tourism and trade flows between the two countries. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. welcomes the new Resident Ambassador-Designate of New Zealand to the Philippines Catherine...
Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri discussed with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon the forging of stronger and closer relations with New Zealand, specifically in the area of economy and security. (Photo from the Office of Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri) This took place as Zubiri...
The Philippines and New Zealand are in the process of soon having joint military training exchanges as the two governments are already expediting the forging of their Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA). President Marcos and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Thursday,...
