President Marcos has concluded his working visit in New York, which he described as "very productive" after engaging with the United Nations (UN) to call for peace amidst tensions in the Middle East and campaign for the Philippines ' bid for a seat at the UN Security Council. Marcos and his...
A senior United States War official described the Philippines as a key partner in collective defense following a meeting with President Marcos during the latter’s working visit to New York. In a post on X, US Undersecretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby said he had a “very productive...
President Marcos has invited American investors to explore opportunities in the Philippines, saying the country is open for business, as a US-based medical glove manufacturer considers building a facility that could generate about 2,000 jobs for Filipinos. Speaking during a dinner reception hosted...
Lee Lipton, businessman-turned-diplomat, has been nominated once again to become the next United States Ambassador to the Philippines, and his formal appointment is set to be confirmed on Thursday, March 5. The US Senate Foreign Relations Committee is set to hear Lipton 's nomination at 10 am...
The National Security Council (NSC) clarified that there are no American military bases in the Philippines amid heightened tensions in the Middle East and threats by Iran to strike United States military installations abroad. In a statement read by Presidential Communications Office (PCO)...
Vice President Sara Duterte hit President Marcos ' administration 's foreign policy, alleging that it is putting the country in the middle of the US-China rivalry. In her message prior to announcing her 2028 presidential bid, Duterte apologized to the Filipino people for some of...
The United States has announced plans to deploy its cutting-edge missiles to the Philippines in the face of what both sides have said are illegal and deceptive activities being perpetrated by China in the South China Sea. A joint statement released by Washington and Manila following their...
President Marcos will undertake a working visit to New York from March 8 to 11 to participate in United Nations (UN) engagements, Malacañang announced Monday, Feb. 9. In a press briefing, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro announced that the President will attend...
The alliance between the Philippines and the US remains significantly untouched despite observations that US President Donald Trump’s strategy is becoming more focused on the Western Hemisphere to advance his “America First” policy. Philippine Ambassador to Washington Jose Manuel “Babe”...
President Marcos thanked United States Ambassador MaryKay Carlson for her service as she paid a farewell call at Malacañang on Thursday, Jan. 29, citing her role in strengthening the Philippines–United States alliance during her more than three-year posting. In a Facebook post after the courtesy...
Outgoing US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson has promised to continue championing for both countries ' ties as she is leaving a post that has made the alliance become "stronger and more consequential" than ever. In a farewell statement on Friday, Jan. 16, Carlson remembered how...
Washington 's outgoing envoy in Manila highlighted the strength of the United States-Philippines ' relations—from trade to military—as she concluded her tour of duty in the country. US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson said the US-Philippines ' alliance "is truly...
