Nine years after the arbitral ruling in the West Philippine Sea was granted to the Philippines, challenges and uncertainties in the disputed waters remain. But the Philippines will not waver in fighting for the award and international law. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa...
Filipina tennis star Alex Eala returned to the country for a well-deserved break before plunging back into action later this month. Fresh off a superb campaign in Europe, the 20-year-old Eala shared a photo of her relaxing and enjoying a buko juice on her Instagram story Friday, July 11. It is a...
President Marcos is set to travel to Washington, D.C., from July 20 to 22, Malacañang confirmed Friday, July 11, as both countries continue high-level discussions on economic and security cooperation. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after United States Secretary of State...
The United States confirmed on Thursday, July 10, that its Navy–Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS) missile system was used for the first time in a live-fire test in the Philippines during the recent Balikatan Exercise. US Pacific Fleet Commander Admiral Stephen Koehler said...
The Marcos administration will send a delegation to the United States next week to negotiate a potential lowering of the newly imposed 20 percent reciprocal tariff on Philippine exports, a move that the government described as concerning. Special Assistant to the President for Investment and...
President Marcos has extended his sympathies to the American people and expressed solidarity with the United States, following the deadly floods that inundated parts of Texas and left over 100 people dead and hundreds more missing. In a statement on Thursday, July 10, the President offered prayers...
While no Filipinos have so far been reported affected by the severe flooding in Kerr County, Texas, the Philippine government remains ready to assist nationals who may need help, Malacañang said Wednesday, July 9. Citing updates from the Philippine Consulate, Communications Undersecretary Claire...
With new tariffs turning out “worse than expected” for Asian economies, Dutch financial giant ING said the Philippines’ exclusion from the revised list could give the country a trade advantage, potentially allowing it to outperform its regional peers. “Interestingly, countries like India,...
Regional amphibious and maritime forces from 32 nations convened in the Philippines for the 11th iteration of the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium (PALS), which kicked off on Tuesday, July 8, in Taguig City. The PALS is co-hosted for the first time by the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) and...
The National Park Service is one of the biggest reasons we continue to vacation in the US year after year. The idea of setting aside land for future generations to enjoy was not a new concept, but the US was one of the first nations to codify it into law. Yosemite, the Grand Canyon, and Yellowstone...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) will launch the “Cope Thunder” Philippines 25-2 air combat exercise with the United States Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) at the Clark Air Base in Mabalacat, Pampanga on Monday, July 7. Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura, PAF commanding general, will lead the ceremony while the...
Alex Eala wraps up her grass court campaign and now shifts her focus to the hard court season following her maiden main draw appearance at the Wimbledon Championships. The 20-year-old Filipina rising star is listed for the upcoming National Bank Open in Canada, a Women’s Tennis Association...
