It’s disheartening to see many Philippine businesses, especially in the energy sector, still clinging to the tired excuse that "we pollute less, so we should do less." This perspective misses the point entirely; climate action isn't a competition to see who the worst polluter is, but a collective...
With President Marcos and Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru scheduled to discuss regional maritime security, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo said that the upcoming visit of the Japanese leader next week shows the strength of the two countries relationship as...
The Philippines and France have strengthened their bilateral and diplomatic relations with the signing of several agreements ranging from transportation, maritime security, search and rescue operations to climate resiliency. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. meets French Minister for...
(L-R) Lt. Gen. Matsunaga Koji, vice chief of staff of Japan Self Defense Forces (JSDF), and Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. (Photo: DND) The Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) signed by the Philippines and Japan will further propel the two countries’...
The Philippines will repay until 2053 two of the four loans greenlit by the Washington-based World Bank last month, worth a total of $950.54 million or about ₱54.6 billion, that will finance health services and transport connectivity in Mindanao and other poor provinces in the country. World...
Women hold placards to lead and rally against the lack of global climate action. (Photo from Pexels) The term “global warming” connotes that we are all affected by the climate crisis, hence its “global” aspect. Though that may be true, the impacts of a warming planet are not equally...
After the World Bank loan for the delayed project aimed at mitigating flooding in Metro Manila was extended last year, the Washington-based multilateral lender reported implementation progress at a number of pumping stations. In a March 27 implementation status and results report, the...
President Marcos has given his approval to start the negotiations for possible visiting forces agreement (VFA) between the Philippines and France, Malacañang said. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) According to Palace Press Officer and Communications...
Lower interest rates and closer economic integration in Asia-Pacific would allow the region to attract more capital, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB). "Global monetary easing could increase capital inflows into the region, bringing with it important macroeconomic and policy...
DAVAO CITY – The Moro Islamic Liberation Front expressed disappointment over the recent change of leadership in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), more particularly on President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s appointment of Abdulraof Macacua as the...
The San Juan City local government signed on Friday, March 14, sisterhood agreements with the local governments of Bataan, Balanga, and Limay, as part of its efforts in expanding its strong relationship with local government units (LGUs) in the country. San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora led the...
(From left) DFA Secretary Enrique Manalo and British Foreign Secretary David Lammy sign a framework agreement that will further strengthen the two countries' ties in politics, economics, consular services, climate change, and defense on March 8, 2025. (Photo from Sec. Manalo) The Philippines is...
