BUSAN, South Korea — President Marcos said the creation of Task Force Philippines with the United States aims to improve coordination between the two militaries in safeguarding freedom of navigation in the West Philippine Sea. In an interview on the sidelines of the 32nd Asia-Pacific Economic...
BUSAN, South Korea — President Marcos secured major investment, defense, and energy commitments from top South Korean firms and pushed for a landmark trade agreement with Chile as he advanced the Philippines’ strategic priorities during the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic...
BUSAN, South Korea — President Marcos and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung have agreed to strengthen regional cooperation against transnational crimes, including scam operations and other cross-border offenses, during their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the APEC Economic Leaders’...
GYEONGJU, South Korea — President Marcos and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung reaffirmed the enduring friendship between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea, vowing to deepen cooperation across trade, defense, and regional security during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the APEC...
GYEONGJU, South Korea — President Marcos declared that the Philippines is “open, ready, and eager to do business” as he urged Asia-Pacific CEOs to invest in the country’s rapidly transforming digital and innovation-driven economy. Marcos said this as he delivered a special speech at the...
GYEONGJU, South Korea — Leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) on Friday, Oct. 31, called for stronger cooperation and renewed commitment to free trade and economic resilience as they opened their two-day summit. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, host of this year’s forum,...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Thursday, October 30, announced that it is rolling out its nationwide Undas 2025 Operation, deploying over 2,200 first aiders across 92 chapters to ensure public safety during the observance of All Saints’ Day (Nov. 1) and All Souls’ Day (Nov. 2). The PRC...
The Philippines and the European Union (EU) have reaffirmed their commitment to human rights, due process, and the rule of law, agreeing to work together to uphold and promote the principles of the United Nations (UN) Charter amid rising geopolitical tensions. “The Philippines underscored its...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Wednesday, Oct. 29, that there are no reports yet of Filipino casualties in Jamaica after it was battered by Hurricane Melissa, now a Category 5 storm. “As of 29 October 2025, 5:00 a.m. Philippine time, no casualties or injuries among Filipino...
The Philippines has formally assumed the chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations-Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) for 2026 during the formal handover ceremonies in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The ceremony, held on Oct. 26, formalized the leadership by the Philippines of the...
More than 2,000 student leaders and youth advocates from across the Philippines gathered in Dumaguete City on Monday, October 27, for the opening of the Learners’ Convergence Philippines (LearnCon PH) 2025 — the Department of Education’s (DepEd) flagship program to strengthen youth...
President Marcos has reaffirmed the Philippines’ commitment to deepening regional security and cyber cooperation with South Korea, recognizing the East Asian nation as a key partner in promoting peace, stability, and maritime order across Southeast Asia. In his intervention at the 26th...
