The European Union (EU) has committed to work with the Philippines for the success of negotiations of a Free Trade Agreement between the two sides. Newly-appointed EU Ambassador to Manila Massimo Santoro made the promise on Wednesday, Sept. 25, as he presented his credentials to President Marcos at...
Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) is infusing an additional capital of up to P1.6 billion in subsidiary UnionDigital Bank Inc. which has been reported to be booking losses recently. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), the bank said its board of directors approved the...
The Philippines will receive P12 million in assistance from the European Union (EU) as the country faces devastation from 'Ferdie,' 'Gener,' and habagat (southwest monsoon). The regional bloc on Thursday, Sept. 19, announced that it released €2.2 million in humanitarian aid to help those...
The United States and the European Union have welcomed the Philippines’ and China’s efforts to de-escalate tension in the South China Sea but expressed concern about Beijing’s continued aggression despite such a move. File photo US State Department Deputy Secretary Kurt Campbell and European...
ARINGAY, La Union – A 23-year-old Sangguniang Kabataan (youth council) chairman was shot and wounded on the Aringay-Tubao Provincial Road in Barangay San Simon East here on Sunday, September 8. Police identified the victim as John Joaquin Macabinta, SK chairman of Barangay San Simon East....
CAUAYAN CITY, Isabela – Fifty heads of cattle and a carabao drowned in rampaging rivers at the height of tropical storm “Enteng” in Barangay Salay, Agdanganan, Isabela and Barangay Duminit here on Monday, September 2. Kagawad Rodolfo Gazzingan said that more than 40 cattle owned by 13 farmers...
BALAOAN, La Union – A 43-year-old barangay tanod was allegedly shot dead by a 58-year-old tricycle driver in Barangay Camilo Osias, Balaoan, La Union on Saturday night, August 24. Police identified the victim as Eduardo R. San Jose. Investigation said San Jose and the suspect, William...
President Marcos has expressed gratitude to outgoing European Union (EU) Ambassador to the Philippines Luc Veron for his role in attaining a "much deeper interconnection" between the Philippines and the EU. 'SO LONG!' — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. receives European Union Ambassador...
BALAOAN, La Union – A vendor was allegedly gunned down by his father-in-law in Barangay Apatot, this town, on Saturday night, August 17. Investigation disclosed that the suspect, Florencio Mendoza, 61, figured in a heated argument with the victim, Bryan Jay Tolentino, 28, after Tolentino’s goat...
European Union Ambassador to Manila Luc Veron has many experiences in the Philippines he holds dear, but one that he would remember fondly is buying “taho” or sweet silken tofu for breakfast. (Photo from EU Ambassador to the Philippines Luc Veron via X) In one of his...
European Union Ambassador Luc Véron’s visit to Occidental Mindoro from Jul. 8 to 11, made obvious the strong ties between the Philippines and the European Union (EU), which celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations. The visit highlighted the critical work undertaken by the EU to support...
The Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines challenges the brightest young minds across the Philippines to join and win the EU Whiz 2024, set from August to October 2024. The EU Whiz is one of the events held by the EU Delegation to the Philippines in celebration of the 60 Years of the...
