DFA Undersecretary for Civilian Security & Consular Affairs Jesus S. Domingo propose a toast together with Ambassador Tull Traisorat and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps. Papal Nuncio Archbishop Charles John Brown For foreign embassies in the Philippines, it is common to celebrate...
FUJIAN, China—Beijing's top diplomat in Manila protested the Philippines' presence in the West Philippine Sea when he responded to the government's summons following two consecutive water cannon attacks by China on Filipino vessels. Citing the state news agency Xinhua, the Chinese Embassy in...
The Philippines is set to reopen an embassy in Finland to pave the way for more cooperation between the two countries, a Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) official announced Wednesday night. During the celebration of Finnish Independence Day in Manila, DFA Undersecretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro...
Japan is extending P13.27 million-worth of grant projects that will benefit three local government units in the Philippines as part of Tokyo's strategic partnership with Manila for sustainable and inclusive growth. Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko on Wednesday, Dec. 6,...
France stands ready to participate in a joint patrol with the Philippines in the West Philippine Sea as Manila started seeking maritime cooperation with more countries amid developments in the waters. French Ambassador to the Philippines Marie Fontanel told reporters Wednesday, Dec. 6, that...
China is standing by on its decision on its execution of two Filipino nationals convicted of drug trafficking as it said drug-related offenses are a serious crime. The Chinese Embassy in Manila said Tuesday, Dec. 5, Chinese law stipulates that all people who have committed crime are “equal” in...
Honorary Consulate General of Romania Consul Sergio R. Ortiz-Luis Jr., DFA Usec. for Civilian Security and Consular Affairs Jesus Domingo, Embassy of Romania Ambassador H.E. Răduţa Dana Matache, Dean of the Diplomatic Corps. Papal Nuncio Archbishop Charles John Brown, and Romania Honorary Consul...
The French Embassy in Manila confirmed on Monday, Dec. 4, that the man killed in a terrorist attack near Eiffel Tower in Paris, France was of Filipino-German descent. French police stand guard near the Eiffel Tower (Thomas Coe/AFP) French Ambassador to Manila Marie Fontanel wrote on X...
Israel on Monday, Dec. 4, stressed the importance of a united front against terrorism after a bombing believed to be perpetrated by extremists killed four and wounded dozens in an attack in Marawi City over the weekend. The Israeli Embassy in Manila said it stands in solidarity with the Philippine...
Ambassadors of foreign embassies on Sunday, Dec. 3, condemned the bombing that rocked Mindanao State University (MSU) in Marawi City, which has so far killed four people and injured 50 others. Lanao del Sur Gov. Mamintal Adiong Jr. visits the explosion site in Marawi City. (Provincial...
The French Embassy in the Philippines launched the 26th French Film Festival last Nov. 25 at the SM Mall of Asia, in partnership with SM Supermalls and SM Cinema. This is set to run until Dec. 3, showcasing a selection of around 21 contemporary French feature films. Ambassador Extraordinary...
It has been an eventful year for many countries thus far, and part of what makes this year interesting is the reaffirmation of cooperation and friendship among many nations. Second Secretary Nasra Ali Mohammed Al-Wahaibi, Deputy Chief of Mission Mohammed Ahmed Omer Ba Omar, DFA...
