The Chinese Embassy urged the Philippine government to base its judgment on facts as it described the so-called espionage operation of a Chinese National as "baseless." A suspected Chinese spy and his two Filipino cohorts were presented by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Jan. 20, 2025...
Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon and Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya signed a grant contract on Jan. 23 for the purchase of the city’s mobile digital X-ray machine with AI (artificial intelligence) technology for tuberculosis detection. “The grant—from the Japanese...
Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino on Monday, January 20 welcomed the news that all of the Afghan refugees who were temporarily hosted by the Philippines while processing their special immigrant visa (SIV) applications to relocate to the United States – have already left the country....
As the Philippines and China mark the 50th year of its diplomatic relations, Vice President Sara Duterte expressed hope that both countries can work together in addressing the “common challenges” they face. Vice President Sara Duterte delivers a message during the Chinese New Year...
Ambassador Endo Kazuya of the Embassy of Japan delivers his welcome remarks. On Jan. 14, 2025, the Ministry of the Environment of Japan and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) jointly held the “2nd Philippines-Japan Environment Week” in Makati City. Ambassador Endo Kazuya...
National Youth Commission (NYC) Chief of Staff Atty. Eriven Larry Nepomuceno, Commissioner-at-Large Karl Josef Legazpi, Commissioner-at-Large Michelle Mae Gonzales, US Embassy Ambassador MaryKay Carlson, NYC Chairperson Jeff Ortega, U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Y. Robert Ewing, NYC...
Some 200 Afghans had left the Philippines for the United States after the successful processing of their Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs), the spokesperson of the United States Embassy in Manila said on Sunday, Jan. 19. This photo from the US Embassy in Manila shows arrival of Afghans for the...
The Japanese Embassy in Manila has advised Filipino tourists going to Japan to submit their visa application at least two months prior to their trip. In an advisory, the embassy said it is due to the rapidly increasing number of visitors from the Philippines. "Examination of visa...
The Embassy of Japan in the Philippines, in partnership with the Japan Volleyball Association, handed over volleyball equipment to the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) in a simple turnover ceremony on Thursday, Jan. 9, in Taguig City. From left: National team members Thea Gagate and...
China on Wednesday, Jan. 8, distanced itself from allegations that state-sponsored Chinese hackers penetrated into the Philippine government's executive branch as well as the military and stole their data. The Chinese Embassy in Manila in a statement reiterated its "consistent and clear" stand...
The United States Embassy in the Philippines will be hosting a media literacy program for content creators from Southeast Asia starting April in Manila. The embassy is inviting all emerging digital content creators to participate in the bootcamp that will run until June. The bootcamp, entitled...
United States Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson announced that Philippine and other foreign officials can write their messages to the late former US president Jimmy Carter in a condolence book. US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson signs the book of condolences for the...
