China maintained that the 2016 Arbitral Award, which invalidated the basis of China’s expansive claims in the South China Sea and upheld the Philippines’ sovereign rights and jurisdiction in its exclusive economic zone (EEZ), was “illegitimate” and “illegal,” and called on the...
Foreign Minister Dato’ Seri Utama Haji Mohamad Bin Haji Hasan, Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique A. Manalo, Ambassador Dato' Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino, Philippine Ambassador to Malaysia Maria Angela A. Ponce, and Philippine government officials launch the 60th anniversary logo of the...
By JUNEP OCAMPO Despite significant challenges at home, Israel remains steadfast in its mission to share agricultural expertise with developing countries, particularly the Philippines. This dedication was on full display at the Israeli-Philippine Agritech Innovation Forum, held at the New World...
H.E. Ambassador Tull Traisorat, First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos, Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique A. Manalo, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco On June 14, 2024, the majestic Mayuree Ballroom of Dusit Thani Hotel in Makati hosted the grand reception celebrating the 75th anniversary of...
The Philippines and China expressed their willingness and readiness to intensify their efforts against crimes linked to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), a statement from the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) said on Tuesday, July 2. The anti-crime body made...
Cheers to 75 years of friendship and diplomacy between the Philippines and Thailand. The Embassy of the Philippines in Thailand commemorated the 126th anniversary of Philippine Independence and Nationhood alongside the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the...
Ambassador Ilan Simon Fluss, Dean of the Diplomatic Corps Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop Charles Brown, and Chief of Protocol of the Department of Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary Ariel Peñaranda On June 20, 2024, Israel's 76th Independence Day was marked not just by festivities but also by a...
Ambassador Marat Pavlov of the Russian Embassy, Department of Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Antonio Morales, and Apostolic Charles John Brown The Russian Embassy in Manila recently hosted a state reception celebrating the National Day of Russia on June 14, 2024. The event gathered officials,...
The Embassy of Switzerland in the Philippines, SPARK! Philippines, and the local government of Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur successfully launched the #PeriodTowardsEmpowerment project. The inaugural session took place at the Bukasyon Center, followed by a second session at Barangay Calinggayan. The...
China's embassy in Manila on Thursday, June 27, accused the US of having 'selective' application of law after its envoy to the Philippines spoke out against Chinese aggression of Filipino troops in the West Philippine Sea. A statement from the Chinese embassy said the US, although "not a party...
A China Coast Guard (CCG) personnel is caught on camera while brandishing a pickaxe in front of an Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) soldier during a resupply mission at BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal on June 17, 2024. (Courtesy of AFP) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is submitting...
Ambassador Agus Widjojo of the Indonesian Embassy The Indonesian envoy, led by Ambassador Agus Widjojo visited the head office of the Manila Bulletin (MB) in Manila on June 10, 2024. The delegation was warmly received by MB President and Vice Chairman Emilio Yap III, with some of the publication...
