Australia plans to pour in development financing worth 45 million Australian dollars (about P1.69 billion) to the Philippines starting next year to further boost trade and investments, especially in the mining and minerals sector. Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Hae Kyong (HK) Yu told a...
Ambassador Ricardo Luis Bocalandro and Mme. Maria Elena Urriste de Bocalandro The residence of Ricardo Luis Bocalandro, Ambassador of Argentina, and his lovely wife Mme. Maria Elena Urriste de Bocalandro, was a haven of warmth and camaraderie as they welcomed guests to their residence on a...
German’s diplomat in Manila on Tuesday, April 16, called on the Marcos administration to rejoin the International Criminal Court (ICC) and cooperate with its ongoing probe on former president Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs. German Ambassador to the Philippines German Pfaffernoschke made the...
The Israeli Embassy in Manila stands in “solidarity” with the Philippines and condemned the attack by the Yemeni militant group Houthi on a ship carrying 15 Filipino crew members, two of which have died because of the attack. Government officials and lawmakers welcome the arrival of 11 Filipino...
The awardees with Australian Embassy’s officials: (left to right) Director General Jeremy Barns, Imari Roble-Cesario, Abigail Tan, Dr. Ma. Asuncion Beltran, Australian Embassy Political-Economic Counselor James Yeomans, Dr. Ma. Soledad Antonio, Australian Embassy’s CDA Dr. Moya Collett,...
H.E. Amb. Marie Fontanel of the Embassy of France in Manila H.E. Amb. Dr. Andreas Michael Pfaffernoschke of the German Embassy Manila The French Embassy and German Embassy Manila were happy to host the 1st Franco-German gathering on human rights and thank all the partners for the fruitful...
Ambassador Hae Kyong Yu, DFA Usec. Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro, Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines, Most. Rev. Charles John Brown Australian Ambassador Hae Kyong Yu and spouse Fergus Murphy hosted one of the largest national day celebrations Manila has witnessed. The deep connections and camaraderie...
The Korean Embassy announced on Jan. 30 that it will ease the requirements needed for visa application under four categories. “From February 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Philippines will simplify visa application documents for visa...
The United States Embassy in Manila on Thursday, Jan. 11, confirmed the current presence of a US commercial tanker in the Philippines, which Senator Imee Marcos believed to be transferring 39 million gallons of fuel from a US military facility to the country. "We can confirm that the Yosemite...
UST OIRP Associate Director Prof. Karen S. Santiago, Ph.D., Embassy of Argentina in the Philippines Trade Section Head Ms. Ana Clara Pianezza, Third Secretary and Consul Mr. Fabricio Sordoni, and UST Office of Public Affairs Director Asst. Prof. Joreen T. Rocamora, Ph.D. during the presentation of...
On Sept. 20, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) successfully conducted the 4th JICA Chair Lecture Series at the ADMU Campus in Quezon City. Titled “Japan’s Experience on Peace Building: Bangsamoro’s Journey to Peace,” the lecture...
The US Embassy in Manila has condemned the killing of radio broadcaster Juan “DJ Johnny Walker” Jumalon, whose death was caught on Facebook live. US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson on Tuesday said she is joining the widespread condemnation of Jumalon’s “brazen murder” after...
