The dispute over the West Philippine Sea is not the only thing that the Philippines and China should talk about, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said Tuesday. Marcos made the pronouncement as he confirmed his upcoming meeting with Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, the...
Amid disputes between China and the Philippines over the West Philippine Sea, the close relationship between the two governments remains strong, even under the new administration. Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian said in a statement on Monday that Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan delivery of...
PH Embassy commemorates 75th anniversary of PH-France diplomatic relations at Fête de la Musique The Philippine Embassy in Paris recently commemorated the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations with France at the Fête de la Musique. The embassy partnered with Pinoy Jam Paris Association, a...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. would like the Philippines to have more economic activities with the United States as the relationship between the two countries is currently "strong" and "stable," Ambassador to the US Babe Romualdez said Friday. Philippine Ambassador to the US Babe...
Senators on Wednesday expressed elation over the signing into law of Republic Act 11862 which amends the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003, saying it is an important and much-needed victory for women, children, and all victims of human trafficking. One significant reform under the law is the...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday, June 28 hailed the passage into law of the Expanded Solo Parents Act calling it a victory for the millions of solo parents in the Philippines. The measure lapsed into law last June 4, 2022, without President Duterte’s signature. “I am elated that the Expanded...
People: Ties that bind FRENCH TIES Secretary Teodoro L. Locsin, Jr. and French Ambassador Michèle Boccoz after their discussion on strengthening PH-France ties in a courtesy call at the DFA (Vanessa Ubac) And just like that, it truly feels like everything is going back to normal. A whole range of...
Vice President Leni Robredo was awarded with the Golden Peacock Award of Excellence for her contributions in strengthening Philippines-India relations. Vice President Leni Robredo receives the Golden Peacock Award of Excellence from the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce Philippines Inc. on...
Finance Secretary Carlos G. Dominguez III said the achievements of the Intergovernmental Relations Body (IGRB) would help guide the new administration to achieve the country’s long-standing goal of attaining lasting peace and prosperity in Mindanao. During the presentation of its second progress...
President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is scheduled to receive five more foreign envoys for courtesy calls on Friday morning, June 17. President-elect Bongbong Marcos (BBM Media Bureau) According to an advisory, Marcos will meet with Chargé d’ Affaires of Poland, Jaroslaw...
In the past few weeks, the administration of President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has been busy not only forming the members of the incoming Cabinet, but also meeting with members of the diplomatic corps. Aside from entertaining calls from leaders of different countries, led by superpowers the...
More diplomats are scheduled to pay courtesy visits on President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday, June 13. President-elect Bongbong Marcos (BBM Media Bureau) Among those who are scheduled to visit Marcos, Jr. are Ambassador Marat Pavlov of Russia, Ambassador Hmed Shehabeldin...
