State-run Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is seeking possible investments from the United Kingdom to finance and implement two major New Clark City projects. In a statement on Thursday, Feb. 15, BCDA said the agency held discussions with representatives from the UK government and...
Foreign ambassadors of France, European Union, United Kingdom, and Germany strongly condemned the killing of Juan Jumalon, a radio broadcaster from Misamis Occidental in Mindanao. Radio broadcaster Juan Jumalon (Photo from 94.7 Gold FM Calamba/Facebook) Jumalon, a 57-year-old radio announcer who...
Amphibious assault vehicles (AAVs) of the Philippine Marine Corps, US Marine Corps, and Japan Ground Self Defense Force land on the beaches of Marine Base Gregorio Lim in Ternate, Cavite on Oct. 12, 2019 for the KAMANDAG Exercise. (Photo by PMC) More than 1,800 marines and other servicemen from the...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has vowed to advance the welfare of the country’s migrant workers during his meeting with members of the Filipino community in United Kingdom last October 16 to 18. Go was in London together with Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri and...
Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri together with Senators Grace Poe and Christopher "Bong" Go met with parliament leaders from the United Kingdom (UK) in a bid to build stronger partnerships rooted in shared democratic principles. UK Deputy Head of Mission Alistair White (from left),...
LONDON, United Kingdom - A man has died after a dog attack in central England, emergency services said Friday, the latest in a spate of attacks that prompted Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to vow action. Emergency services were called on Thursday to reports that a man had been left seriously injured...
LONDON, United Kingdom - The UK government on Monday faced calls to get tougher with China, after police arrested a parliamentary researcher on suspicion of spying for Beijing. The arrest, made earlier this year but only made public this weekend, prompted Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to warn Premier...
British Ambassador to the Philippines Ambassador Laure Beaufils highlighted how the significant achievements under the United Kingdom-Philippines Enhanced Partnership (EP) will boost the “joint ambitions” of the two countries in the areas of economy, trade, maritime security, and climate...
The United Kingdom (UK) is seeing "an exciting time" in its relationship with the Philippines as it has experienced the highest level of trade in goods and services with the latter. UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs James Cleverly made the pronouncement on...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is getting the backing of yet another nation—the United Kingdom—as its top diplomat flew to Manila to pursue maritime cooperation amid challenges the Philippines is facing with regards to the South China Sea. Aimed at assuring the Philippines of UK's commitment...
GLASGOW, United KIngdom - A disease linked to poverty and malnutrition that once crippled the crowded slums of 19th-century Britain is on the rise in Scotland, according to data published at the weekend. A total of 442 cases of rickets -- a skeletal disease caused by a sustained lack of Vitamin D...
LONDON, United Kingdom - A British nurse was jailed for life on Monday, with no prospect of release, for murdering seven newborn babies and attempting to kill six others while they were in her care. Lucy Letby, 33, was convicted of killing five baby boys and two baby girls, making her the UK's most...
