The Chinese Embassy in Manila has denied that the Mongolian national arrested in Zambales over alleged espionage activities has any affiliation with China. In a Facebook post, the embassy issued remarks from its deputy spokesperson in response to reports that the arrested foreigner was a jet...
The Philippines is strengthening its cyber defense partnerships with Canada and Japan as the administration ramps up efforts to combat rising misinformation and evolving digital threats. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said the move is in line with President...
South Korea has eased its visa application restrictions for Filipino travelers. According to the Korea Visa Application Center (KVAC) in the Philippines, the agency that handles South Korean visa applications, some of the visa requirements will be revised effective Friday, Feb. 20, "to enhance...
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...
President Marcos underscored Japan’s role as a strategic partner in advancing trade, investments, and quality infrastructure collaboration as he met with Japanese and Filipino business leaders in Malacañan on Wednesday, Feb. 18. The President welcomed delegates of the Japan-Philippines Economic...
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...
After the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) rebuked the Chinese Embassy 's warning that strained bilateral relations could cost millions of jobs for Filipinos, the embassy appealed to the department to "play a role" in preventing Filipino officials from making remarks that smear China. In a...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has conveyed concern over the Chinese Embassy 's warning that the current row between Filipino officials and the embassy could cost millions of jobs for Filipinos. "The Department of Foreign Affairs notes with concern the Chinese Embassy 's...
President Marcos welcomed China’s move to open direct flights between Fujian and Cebu, saying the new route could boost exchanges and ties between the Philippines and China. Speaking during the launch of Chinatown Revitalization Phase II in Manila, President Marcos thanked Chinese Ambassador Jing...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) pushed back against criticism from whom it called “casual commentators” and “self-styled extras,” saying it will not allow performative rhetoric to distract from its diplomatic work in defending Philippine maritime interests. In remarks reaffirming...
Once the Metro Manila Subway becomes operational, Filipinos will no longer have to pass up opportunities because of traffic and commuting woes. President Marcos said this during the groundbreaking ceremony of the two underground stations of the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP) in Bonifacio Global...
China’s embassy in Manila urged the Philippines to speak with a “unified and constructive voice” as it blamed Filipino officials for triggering recent exchanges amid Manila’s maritime spokesman’s call for calm and professional diplomatic engagement despite tensions. Chinese Embassy...
