Marcos to visit Germany in March
According to the Presidential Communications Office, Marcos told German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock that “he is hoping to develop more cooperation with the government of Germany as he looks forward to visiting the country in March this year.”.....»»
US set to overtake China as Germany s top trade partner - data
Berlin has been exporting less to the Asian country in recent years, statistics have shown The US is on track to surpass China as Germany's leading trade partner as soon as next year, Reuters reported this week, citing the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DIHK). China has held the top spot for the past seven y.....»»
German foreign minister grateful for Philippine health workers
Germany is grateful to Filipinos, especially in the health sector, for their important work in strengthening Germany’s health sector, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said......»»
Philippines backs Germany’s statement on China
Germany should not be criticized for speaking out against China as its dangerous actions in the West Philippine Sea are also the international community’s concern, according to Philippine Coast Guard-WPS spokesman Commodore Jay Tarriela......»»
Rights groups urge German, Czech Republic gov’ts to raise lack of accountability, continuing killings
Human rights group Karapatan urged the governments of Germany and the Czech Republic to raise concerns on the “dire lack of accountability and the continuing killings in the Philippines” as Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is on a state visit in the said countries. The post Rights groups urge German, Czech Republic gov’ts to raise lack of accountability, continuing killings appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Germany trip yields $4 billion business deals
At least $4 billion or P220 billion worth of investment deals were secured by the Philippines during President Marcos’ three-day working visit here......»»
Lufthansa to build 2nd hangar in Philippines
MANILA, March 14 (Xinhua) -- Germany's flag carrier Lufthansa is looking to build a second hangar in the Philippines, as part of its expansion plans in the Southeast Asia region, said Philippine Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo Pascual on Thursday. Pascual said the plan was discussed during a meeting between Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos and Lufthansa's managers in Berlin where Marcos was o.....»»
‘Stop the human rights abuses:’ Marcos Jr visit to Australia met with protests
“Australia’s relationships with other countries must go beyond trade and defense, we must live our values and defend those whose lives are being destroyed by political violence." - Senator Janet Rice The post ‘Stop the human rights abuses:’ Marcos Jr visit to Australia met with protests appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
‘More robust’ Philippines-Australia ties seen in Marcos Jr. visit
President Marcos vowed yesterday to act as a “bridge” that would further link the Philippines with its strategic partner Australia during his two-day visit to Canberra, which he hopes will lead to “more robust” ties between the two countries......»»
Marcos to visit Australia, address Parliament
President Marcos will visit Australia’s capital Canberra on Feb. 28 and 29 to speak before the Australian parliament and discuss key mutual issues, including defense and security, with the country’s senior officials, Malacañang announced yesterday......»»
Marcos set to visit Australia as guest of government
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is scheduled to visit Australia and deliver an address to its Parliament, according to the Presidential Communications Office on Saturday......»»
Marcos’ two-day visit to Vietnam set on January 29-30
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to fly to Vietnam for a two-day state visit on January 29 where he will be discussing a range of regional affairs with leaders of the Philippines’ only strategic partner in the ASEAN bloc......»»
Marcos Jr. to visit Singapore
President Marcos is set to visit Singapore in May to deliver the keynote address at the International Institute for Strategic Studies Shangri-La Dialogue, considered Asia’s premier defense summit......»»
US top diplomat for East Asia to visit China amid tensions in South China Sea
Washington, DC [US], April 14 (ANI): US Assistant State Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel J. Kritenbrink is set to begin his visit to China today (Sunday) to meet Chinese officials as part of ongoing efforts to maintain open lines of communication between the two countries. The US official, Kritenbrink, will be on his visit to China from April 14 to 16. "Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pa.....»»
Indonesian Vice President to visit New Zealand
Indonesia's Vice President Ma'ruf Amin will visit New Zealand next week, the first here by an Indonesian leader since 2018, Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has announced."New Zealand and Indonesia have a strong partnership," Mr Peters says. "The Vice President's visit is an opportunity to discuss how we can strengthen this further, building on 65 years of par.....»»
Significance of the country visit of UN SR for free expression and opinion to the PH
Human rights group emphasized the importance UN Special Rapporteur's visit, adding that this is the chance to show the international community that all is not well in the Philippines, and how current government policies, laws and programs have led to killings and various forms of human rights violations. The post Significance of the country visit of UN SR for free expression and opinion to the PH appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
From Marcos to Marcos: Lawyers murderously attacked
From the Marcos Martial Law period to 2000, one lawyer was killed each year (18 in 18 years). From 2001 to the present, there have been 204 lawyers killed at a yearly rate of about 8.87. The post From Marcos to Marcos: Lawyers murderously attacked appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Back from Australia, Marcos visits mom in hospital
Arriving from a four-day official visit to Australia late Wednesday, President Marcos went straight to his mother, former first lady Imelda Marcos, who is confined in a hospital due to “slight pneumonia.”.....»»
Marcos tells Australia their strategic partnership is more important than ever
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. told Australia’s Parliament on Thursday that the strategic partnership between the two nations was more important than ever with the rule of law and peace in the region under threat from China. Marcos told a special joint sitting of the two chambers during a state visit.....»»
India’s external affairs minister to visit Philippines
India’s Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar will undertake his second visit to the Philippines from March 25 to 27, the Department of Foreign Affairs said......»»
From the Newsrooms: March 17 to 23, 2024
By: CMFR StaffPosted on: March 25, 2024, 8:00 amUpdated on: March 25, 2024, 1:00 am THIS WEEK, "From the Newsrooms" looks at the media coverage of two events. On March 20, a hearing in the House on the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) revealed that Chinese nationals were included in the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA). On March 21, Arnolfo Teves, the alleged mastermind of the Pamplona.....»»