The governments of the Philippines and Brunei have forged ties on religious cooperation for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). Philippine Ambassador to Brunei Marian Jocelyn Tirol-Ignacio discussed with Brunei Darussalam Minister of Religious Affairs Yang Berhormat Pehin...
From the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summits in Cambodia, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. proceeds to participate in his first-ever Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders Meeting in Bangkok, Thailand on Nov. 16-19, 2022 with the upbeat theme: Open. Connect....
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—Without a chance for a formal bilateral talk, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang met at the sidelines of the ASEAN-Plus Three (APT) Summit here only for a brief conversation that led to an agreement of strengthening ties of both countries. Since...
The Philippines and France have committed to diversify their cooperation in the fields of defense and security, the Department of National Defense (DND) said Friday, Nov. 11. Representatives from the Department of National Defense (DND) of the Philippines and French Ministry of Armed Forces discuss...
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—Feeling a growing support from Southeast Asian countries in its fight against Russia, Ukrainian's top diplomat has said his country’s war with Russia will only end "when Ukraine wins." In an exclusive interview with Manila Bulletin, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba...
The Philippines joined other ASEAN member states and the United Kingdom in endorsing the work plan for the implementation of the ASEAN-UK Joint Ministerial Declaration on Future Economic Cooperation during the 2nd ASEAN Economic Ministers-UK Consultations held at the sidelines of the 40th and 41st...
The Philippines and South Korea have agreed to further strengthen supply chain cooperation, according to Trade and Industry Undersecretary and Board of Investments (BOI) Managing Head Ceferino Rodolfo. The two parties affirmed to prioritize supply chain and energy cooperation to further expand...
The Philippine Navy (PN) and United States Pacific Fleet have decided to further improve its strategic partnership so they can better respond to common regional security challenges. (Photo by Philippine Navy) The strengthening of the cooperation between the two navies was discussed when Admiral...
On behalf of the Philippine Senate, acting Senate President Pro Tempore Juan Miguel Zubiri expressed condolences for the tragic passing of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. ‘’I had visited the Residence of Japanese Ambassador Koshikawa Kazuhiko this morning to sign the Book of...
The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have forged a partnership that aims to curb climate change and boost the two countries' agricultural cooperation under the administration of President Marcos, who will temporarily head the Agriculture Department. The Department of Foreign Affairs...
With a fire lit under his belly, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. vowed on Thursday, June 30 to get the job done as chief executive--just like his late father, Ferdinand Sr. did all those decades ago. President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (left) and the late President Ferdinand Marcos...
The Philippines and Australia have established a more robust relationship in terms of defense and logistics, the Department of National Defense (DND) said Wednesday, June 22. Department of National Defense Spokesperson Arsenio Andolong (File photo) Such endeavour was achieved as the DND hosted the...