President Marcos will embark on a three-city trip in the United States next week as part of his participation in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Summit and working visits in Los Angeles and Hawaii. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos...
Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez believes that “not in a million years” would the Philippines’ relationship with the United States sour because of China’s attempt to drive a “wedge” between them. (From left) Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo and...
There are approximately 150 Filipino-American sailors deployed at USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) of the United States Navy out of the more than 5,000 crew members onboard. (Courtesy of Martin A. Sadongdong / MANILA BULLETIN) LUZON STRAIT, Philippine Sea – Petty Officer Second Class (E-5) Oren...
A crew member of USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) signals as the aircraft carrier sails in the Philippine Sea on Oct. 25, 2023. (Photo by Martin A. Sadongdong / MANILA BULLETIN) LUZON STRAIT, Philippine Sea – Days after the collision of Filipino and Chinese vessels in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal, a...
China has blamed the US for the Philippines actions in the West Philippine Sea that Beijing described as infringing and provocative. Mao Ning, China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, said that the Philippines’ supposed “infringement and provocation at Ren’ai Jiao have been emboldened and...
The United States and Canada have condemned the l atest incident in Ayungin Shoal where two Chinese vessels collided with a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) ship and an Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)-chartered boat while doing a resupply mission. BRP Cabra's (right) port side is bumped by...
Senator Imelda “Imee” Marcos on Wednesday, October 11 warned about the risks the Philippines face being a close ally of the United States, which has vocally committed to support Israel. “As an ally of the United States (US), which has committed military support to Israel, we risk...
The White House was illuminated with the blue and white light on Monday night, Oct. 9 (US time), to show support for Israel following attacks by Hamas militants that left hundreds of people dead. White House (Photo from US President Joe Biden via Twitter) United States President Joe Biden shared a...
Foreign ambassadors lauded the “SAMA SAMA” multilateral naval exercise in the seas off Southern Luzon in an effort to establish a rules-based order that ensures peace and stability in a region vital to global trade and commerce. (From left, front row) US Navy Vice Adm. Karl Thomas, commander of...
​US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have thanked the Filipino-Americans for their contribution to the US as the White House celebrated the Filipino-American History Month. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Biden said he and his wife, Jill, "are thrilled to celebrate...
LOS ANGELES, United States - Republican hopefuls will hold their second presidential debate Wednesday in California but the party's runaway frontrunner, scandal-plagued former president Donald Trump, will reduce them to a sideshow by snubbing the event. Trump, 77, says he's skipping the debates --...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo disclosed that he had “a brief but fruitful discussion” with his counterparts from the United States and Japan on a possible trilateral cooperation to ensure peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region, which would include the South China Sea. (Photo...
