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...
The Association for Philippines-China Understanding Inc., (APCU) is now accepting nominees to award individuals who are promoting good relations between the two sides. APCU held the Launching of Award for Promoting Philippines-China Understanding (APPCU 2026) at the Federation of Filipino-Chinese...
President Marcos spoke with United Arab Emirates President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to express solidarity with the Emirati people amid escalating tensions in the Gulf region. According to the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), Marcos conveyed his support to the UAE leadership during the...
China 's embassy in Manila has opposed the National Security Council 's (NSC) confirmation of a report that authorities arrested several Filipinos allegedly linked to China 's spying and foreign-direct malign influence in the country. "We firmly oppose and strongly deplore...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Thursday, Mar. 5, assured foreign workers and employers that applications for Alien Employment Permits (AEPs) continue without delay and that work authorization stays on schedule. The Department continues to accept applications for new permits,...
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 Philippines and China have no overlapping claims in the South China Sea, as international law has already set which parts of the vast sea belong to each, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Maritime Affairs spokesman Rogelio Villanueva said. Villanueva made it clear in a press conference on...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Maritime Affairs spokesman Rogelio Villanueva, on Wednesday, March 4, hit those who criticize the provisional understanding between China and the Philippines, considering the fact that they haven 't even seen the document. Although the provisional...
Ranking diplomats from the Philippines and China sat down for a two-day talk in Beijing in a bid to contain the evolving word war between Chinese diplomats in Manila and Filipino officials that erupted late December. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Assistant Secretary for Asian and...
The Philippines and South Korea have signed several business agreements covering strategic industries such as shipbuilding, nuclear energy, aerospace, and critical minerals, as both countries moved to deepen economic cooperation during the Philippines–Korea Business Forum in Pasay City. In his...
President Marcos underscored the deepening strategic partnership between the Philippines and South Korea as he hosted a state banquet in honor of South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung and First Lady Kim Hea-kyun in Malacañan on Tuesday evening, March 4. In his toast at the Ceremonial Hall, Marcos...