As Singapore commemorated its 59th National Day, the milestone also marked 55 years of diplomatic relations with the Philippines. The celebration, although delayed to September due to scheduling conflicts, was an opportune moment to reflect on the enduring partnership between the two nations....
Australia plans to pour in development financing worth 45 million Australian dollars (about P1.69 billion) to the Philippines starting next year to further boost trade and investments, especially in the mining and minerals sector. Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Hae Kyong (HK) Yu told a...
There will be an additional step for those applying for the US visa. The US Embassy in Manila is now requiring applicants to process their biometrics not in the US Embassy anymore, but in another location. Starting September 28, immigrant and non-immigrant visa applicants seeking interview...
China said on Tuesday, Sept. 3, that it is Japan that is causing trouble in the South China Sea as it defends the Philippines’ fight for sovereignty over the West Philippine Sea. The Chinese Embassy in Manila made another tirade against its Japanese counterpart—this time questioning...
Japan said that its concern regarding developments in the South China Sea is a valid concern after the Chinese Embassy in Manila hit the Japanese ambassador in Manila for defending the Philippines against China's aggression in the waters. The Japanese Embassy in Manila said that the issue with...
The Chinese Embassy in Manila on Thursday, Aug. 29, hit Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya over his supposedly “irresponsible remark” when he came in defense of the Philippines against Beijing’s harassment in the West Philippine Sea. The embassy said it protested Endo's...
A British parliamentarian is returning to the Philippines to continue his engagements with local officials regarding various efforts, which include peace talks in Mindanao. Jack McConnell, a member of the United Kingdom House of Lords, will engage with key leaders from the national and the...
China claimed that it used “lawful control measures” when a China Coast Guard (CCG) and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessels bumped near the disputed Escoda (Sabina) Shoal in the disputed South China Sea on Sunday, Aug. 25. In a statement, the Chinese Embassy in Manila quoted the CCG saying...
Ambassador Marcela Ordóñez Fernández of the Embassy of Colombia leads the celebration of the historic event. The Embassy of the Republic of Colombia in the Philippines, led by Ambassador Marcela Ordóñez Fernández, celebrated the 214th Independence day of the Republic of Colombia with...
On July 29, a celebration of unity, and reflection marked the second anniversary of the National Day of the Arab Republic of Egypt, as dignitaries and friends gathered to commemorate the historic Egyptian Revolution of 1952. The event was graced by Ambassador and Plenipotentiary of the Arab...
National security advisors of the Philippines and the United States have discussed what they described as China’s deliberate collision with two Filipino vessels in the West Philippine Sea. National Security Advisor (NSA) Eduardo Año spoke by phone with his US counterpart, Jake Sullivan,...
HUANG XILIAN Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China in the Philippines The Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) was held in Beijing from July 15 to 18, 2024. With a view to advancing Chinese...
