The Philippines government expressed appreciation for the European Union (EU)’s move to resume their talks on a free-trade agreement—a pact with the regional bloc that would open new opportunities for business and consumers in the country. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez can't help but feel bullish about the Philippines' prospects for foreign investments following the country’s hosting of the two-day World Economic Forum (WEF)...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has placed Haiti under Crisis Alert Level 3, activating the Philippine government’s voluntary repatriation program, because of the ongoing gang violence in the Caribbean country. Protesters react while tires burn in the street during a demonstration...
President Marcos has invited for foreign investors to join the Philippines in its "exciting new phase" towards economic expansion. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) As he made known the steps the country has taken in terms of its economic growth, Marcos said there are many...
The Philippines may become a $2 trillion economy in the next decade should reforms on education, infrastructure, renewable energy, among others, are sustained, the head of the World Economic Forum (WEF) said. In a briefing on Tuesday, March 19, Børge Brende, WEF president, said that they are...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo has pushed for “more substantial” investments by the United States in the Philippines’ defense and law enforcement capabilities during US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s two-day visit to Manila. (From left) US Secretary of...
Quezon 2nd district Rep. David "Jay-jay" Suarez (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) House Deputy Speaker and Quezon City 2nd district Rep. David “Jay-Jay” Suarez has once again labeled President Marcos as the country’s “best marketing...
The Philippines has rebuked China for its latest statement accusing the Philippines of instigating tensions in the disputed waters of South China Sea and instead maintained a “firm stand” against China’s “misguided claims and irresponsible actions.” Personnel of the Philippine...
At least 63 Filipinos will be repatriated from Haiti amid the ongoing conflict in the Caribbean country due to violent gang activities, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said. In a statement, the DMW said it has coordinated with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), which in...
President Marcos signed into law Republic Act No. 11983, which will provide a new passport law in the country for the establishment and maintenance of an online application portal, as well as offsite and mobile passport services for Filipinos abroad. Philippine passport (Jansen Romero/MANILA...
Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) House Deputy Majority Leader and Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin says globalization is the reason behind President Marcos’ trips abroad, and not mere pleasure. “Ang globalization...
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit the Philippines anew to meet with President Marcos and Foreign Affairs Chief Enrique Manalo. According to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Blinken will be in Manila from March 18 to 19. It will be his second time visiting the...
