Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez reassured Filipino-Americans that there is no ban on dual citizenship in the United States, emphasizing that maintaining both Philippine and American citizenship offers opportunities for deeper engagement with their homeland and...
Malacañang defended Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. over China 's imposition of sanctions against him, saying he was just performing his duties. While the Palace recognized that China has its own laws and policies, Teodoro was also doing his job...
The Philippines ' neighbors in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and key international partners joined the country on Friday, June 12, in celebrating its 128th Independence Day, reaffirming support for Manila 's leadership and highlighting growing cooperation across the...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has described China’s sanctions against Defense Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. and his immediate family as an “unfriendly act” that could further strain relations between Manila and Beijing. In a statement issued late Thursday night, June 11,...
By YUKA MORIYAMA TOKYO (Jiji Press) – As Japan and the Philippines prepare to mark 70 years of diplomatic relations next month, a Tokyo-based Filipino folk dance troupe is uplifting Japanese audiences and bringing the two nations closer through the power of dance. Inrayog Philippines traces its...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro underscored the importance of regional cooperation, solidarity, and adherence to international law as she joined Asian leaders and policymakers at the 31st Nikkei Future of Asia Forum in Tokyo on Wednesday, June 10. In a statement,...
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte became the first recipient of the Exemplar City Mayor Award, conferred by the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII), a distinction recognizing outstanding local chief executives for remarkable governance and leadership....
Chinese actress Zhang Yingfei, popularly known as Linda Walker from the viral micro-drama "The Heiress Who Won With Brains," took part in an education outreach program on Tuesday, June 9, benefiting around 500 senior high school students in Quezon City. The activity, organized by the Federation of...
Ten years after the Philippines’ landmark arbitral victory in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), French and Philippine officials said a new global treaty on marine biodiversity could further bolster the rules-based international order and strengthen protections for the region’s fragile marine...
The Philippines marked Filipino-Chinese Friendship Day on Tuesday, June 9, an annual observance commemorating the establishment of formal diplomatic relations between the two countries and highlighting their longstanding cultural, economic, and people-to-people ties. Filipino-Chinese Friendship Day...
The Philippines and the United States reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening economic cooperation, maritime collaboration, and regional security following a meeting between their top diplomats. Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday, May 28, said Philippine law enforcement operations involving Chinese nationals are being conducted in accordance with Philippine laws and are not targeted against any nationality. In a statement, Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Analyn Ratonel said...
