The Embassy of Vietnam in Manila opened a cultural exhibition on March 25 to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the Philippines. Titled ‘Colors of Vietnam’, the exhibit was held at the embassy and forms part of a broader series of activities scheduled...
The Embassy of the State of Palestine, in partnership with the Alliance Française de Manille, held a special screening of the film 'Passing Dreams ' on March 14 as part of the Francophonie Festival in Manila. The event also coincided with the Palestinian National Day of Culture,...
South African grapes have officially entered the Philippine market, marking a new chapter for the country’s fruit imports and expanding options for local consumers seeking premium produce. The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) announced the launch on March 24, positioning the Philippines...
At the Fairmont Manila ballroom on March 24, the Nordic countries marked their partnership with the Philippines through an evening that seamlessly brought diplomacy and culture together. Policy discussions shared space with Nordic cuisine, music, and a sense of familiarity between two regions that,...
Diplomacy is often measured in agreements and policy, but its direction can also be seen in who is leading the conversation. In Manila, the British Embassy marked Women’s Month with two gatherings that reflected a shift already underway: women are taking on a more visible and decisive role in...
China’s Ambassador to the Philippine Jing Quan said he will work closely with the Marcos administration to boost travel and cultural exchanges and stabilize the bilateral ties between their two countries. “Together, we hope to work even closely to bring the bilateral relations back to the...
Aside from giving the Philippines quality generic medicines and the milk being used by a global coffee brand, Ambassador Dr. Smiljana Knez of the Republic of Slovenia aims to provide Filipinos with “science to business” knowledge that could help them learn energy efficiency and cope with...
National day receptions often follow a familiar rhythm—anthems, speeches, ceremonial toasts, and a ballroom filled with diplomats, policymakers, cultural purveyors, and business leaders moving easily between conversations. Yet some evenings carry a deeper sense of history and the relationships...
During Ramadan, Muslims around the world fast from dawn until sunset. At the end of each day, families and communities gather for iftar, the evening meal that breaks the fast. It is both a spiritual and communal ritual. A moment when families, friends, and communities come together to share food,...
The government of the People’s Republic of China formally handed over a US$1 million cash donation to the Philippines on Monday, March 2 as humanitarian assistance for families affected by destructive typhoons that struck the country last year. The ceremonial signing of the handover certificate...
South Korea’s Ambassador Lee Sang-hwa said the Philippines’ chairship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will help push the shared vision of transforming the region into a “prosperity corridor” through aggressive trade and investment promotion. “As the Philippines takes...
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso called for stronger Manila-Beijing connectivity as he led the countdown to the Chinese New Year in Binondo on Monday night, Feb. 16. Addressing residents and visitors gathered in the world’s oldest Chinatown, Domagoso welcomed Chinese Ambassador...
