GYEONGJU, South Korea — Leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) on Friday, Oct. 31, called for stronger cooperation and renewed commitment to free trade and economic resilience as they opened their two-day summit. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, host of this year’s forum,...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Thursday, October 30, announced that it is rolling out its nationwide Undas 2025 Operation, deploying over 2,200 first aiders across 92 chapters to ensure public safety during the observance of All Saints’ Day (Nov. 1) and All Souls’ Day (Nov. 2). The PRC...
The Philippines and the European Union (EU) have reaffirmed their commitment to human rights, due process, and the rule of law, agreeing to work together to uphold and promote the principles of the United Nations (UN) Charter amid rising geopolitical tensions. “The Philippines underscored its...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Wednesday, Oct. 29, that there are no reports yet of Filipino casualties in Jamaica after it was battered by Hurricane Melissa, now a Category 5 storm. “As of 29 October 2025, 5:00 a.m. Philippine time, no casualties or injuries among Filipino...
The Philippines has formally assumed the chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations-Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) for 2026 during the formal handover ceremonies in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The ceremony, held on Oct. 26, formalized the leadership by the Philippines of the...
More than 2,000 student leaders and youth advocates from across the Philippines gathered in Dumaguete City on Monday, October 27, for the opening of the Learners’ Convergence Philippines (LearnCon PH) 2025 — the Department of Education’s (DepEd) flagship program to strengthen youth...
President Marcos has reaffirmed the Philippines’ commitment to deepening regional security and cyber cooperation with South Korea, recognizing the East Asian nation as a key partner in promoting peace, stability, and maritime order across Southeast Asia. In his intervention at the 26th...
The Philippines and Japan reaffirmed their deepening partnership in defense, economic, and regional cooperation as President Marcos held his first bilateral meeting with newly elected Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae on the sidelines of the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)...
The Philippine Embassy in Thailand and the Filipino community there extend its “deepest condolences” to Thailand’s Royal Family and the Thai people for the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother. In a statement on Saturday, Oct. 25, the embassy remembered The Queen Mother...
President Marcos has welcomed the continued investment of global infrastructure firm I Squared Capital in the Philippines, underscoring the country’s strengthened reputation as a competitive and reliable investment destination. In his message, delivered by Special Assistant to the President for...
President Marcos has extended his congratulations to Japan 's newly-elected Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae, the first woman to assume the post. “Congratulations to Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae on her historic election as Japan’s first female Prime Minister,” Marcos said in a statement on...
The Philippine Embassy in Washington said that it is currently working with relevant agencies of the United States over the reported denial of entry to Filipino seafarers in the past months. In a statement on Wednesday, Oct. 22, the embassy took note of the reports that Filipinos seafarers were...
