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Philippine president leaves for Brunei for state visit

MANILA, May 28 (Xinhua) -- Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos left for Brunei on Tuesday for a two-day state visit to strengthen defense and economic ties. In his departure speech, Marcos said he and Brunei's Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah will review the progress of bilateral cooperation, explore new mutually-beneficial partnerships and collaboration aimed at achieving prosperity. "We must now.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMay 28th, 2024

View from Manila: Kicking diplomats out won’t solve the West Philippine Sea problem 

Such is the paradox that while China makes bilateral ties harder to maintain, it becomes more important for the Philippines to make sure that lines remain open.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMay 27th, 2024

Philippines aggressively pushing free trade deal with US

The Philippines continues to aggressively push for a bilateral free trade agreement with the US, according to the Department of Trade and Industry......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 27th, 2024

Chavit Singson, Manny Pacquiao visit South Korea to look for e-vehicles, beauty products

Former Ilocos Sur Governor Luis “Chavit” Singson and former Senator Manny Pacquiao recently visited South Korea to build bilateral ties to help boost the livelihoods of people in South Korea and the Philippines......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

China to US: Respect our sea rights, sovereignty

The Chinese defense minister reportedly talked with his US counterpart early this week to relay Beijing’s appeal to Washington that it respect China’s territorial sovereignty and maritime rights in the South China Sea, saying President Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden have a shared commitment to improving bilateral relations......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

Comprehensive Partnership the goal for NZ and the Philippines

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon held a bilateral meeting today with the President of the Philippines, Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The Prime Minister was accompanied by MP Paulo Garcia, the first Filipino to be elected to a legislature outside the Philippines.During today's meeting, Prime Minister Luxon and President Marcos Jr discussed opportunities to strengthen t.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

Under Biden, US reimagines Asian alliances as lattice fence

Seoul, South Korea - For decades, U.S. policy in Asia has relied on what was informally known as the "hub and spokes" system of bilateral alliances. But lately, U.S. officials have used another analogy to describe their vision for the region: a lattice fence.It may sound like only a metaphorical tweak, but officials in the administration of U.S. President Joe Biden say it could have big implications, as they try.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

British Chamber highlights cybersecurity industry in boosting UK-PH trade

The British Chamber of Commerce Philippines Executive Director/Trustee Chris Nelson, together with the Department for Business and Trade Philippines Country Director James Thackery discussed the bilateral economic opportunities between the UK and the Philippines, citing significant sectors including cybersecurity, infrastructure, renewable energy, agriculture, among others. .....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

China s Xi lauds ties with Indonesia during president-elect visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping praised China's strong ties with Indonesia during a meeting Monday with President-elect Prabowo Subianto. Xi laid plans for regional peace and affirmed China's commitment to deepen maritime cooperation with Indonesia.State broadcaster CCTV reported that Xi told Prabowo that bilateral ties "have entered a new stage of jointly building a community with a shared future." He also added t.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Philippines Marcos Boosts Maritime Security as China Tension Rises

MANILA, Philippines - Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered his government to strengthen its coordination on maritime security to confront 'a range of serious challenges' to territorial integrity and peace, as a dispute with China escalates.The order, signed on Monday and made public on Sunday, does not mention China but follows a series of bilateral maritime confrontations and mutual accusations.....»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 1st, 2024

Taiwan s Navy Chief to Visit US Next Week, Sources Say

Taiwan's navy chief, Tang Hua, will visit the United States next week to attend a military ceremony and discuss how to boost bilateral naval cooperation as China raises threats toward the island, six people briefed on the trip said.While Taiwan and the United States have a close relationship, it is unofficial, as Washington formally recognizes China, not the democratically governed island that Beijing claims as.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 29th, 2024

PSAC welcomes Blinken’s bid to deepen bilateral ties

Private sector leaders have extended their full support to President Marcos as he deepened ties with the United States during US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s diplomatic visit to the country last March 19......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

ICC can t probe Philippines drug war, Marcos tells Germany s Scholz

MANILA, The Philippines: This week, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. told German Chancellor Olaf Scholz the International Criminal Court (ICC) has no authority to probe the bloody war against drugs conducted by his predecessor. Marcos discussed the Hague-based ICC's probe during a bilateral meeting with Scholz while visiting Germany. Former President Rodrigo Duterte officially withdrew from the i.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Philippines pushes for stronger defense ties with Cambodia

The Philippines is pushing for stronger defense relations with Cambodia, which will further boost bilateral cooperation in various fields......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Marcos Jr’s next destinations: Germany, Czech Republic

President Marcos will embark on a five-day visit to Germany and Czech Republic next week that is seen to bolster bilateral ties with the two European nations and secure more investments for the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

CHED eyes stronger academic ties with Turkey universities

Citing Turkey’s support in the Bangsamoro peace process, De Vera said it was “only fitting that the Philippines and Turkey move on to sustain bilateral partnerships covering areas of mutual interest to both countries.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

British chamber remains optimistic on UK-Philippines trade growth

With the total trade in goods and services reaching an all-time high of £3.0 billion, BCCP Executive Director/Trustee Chris Nelson expressed optimism on the positive growth trajectory of the UK and the Philippines’ bilateral trade......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Transforming 21st PH-Vietnam bilateral relations from security to strategic partnership

States form alliances when confronted with more powerful and aggressive powers......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 10th, 2024

Philippines, Vietnam to expand trade ties to $10 billion

The Philippines and Vietnam will explore untapped areas for cooperation to expand their bilateral trade from $7 billion to $10 billion in the coming years, according to President Marcos......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

SC upholds Philippines-Japan economic pact

The Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement, a bilateral trade and investment deal entered into by the two countries during the Arroyo administration and ratified by the Senate in 2008......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024