Philippines-Swiss ties get boost after foreign minister’s visit
The Philippines is looking forward to having stronger relations with Switzerland following Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis’ visit to Manila on Thursday......»»
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.....»»
China urges Philippines not to play with fire on Taiwan question
The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Thursday urged the Philippines not to "play with fire" on the Taiwan question. According to reports, the Philippines' defense chief has ordered the military to boost the number of troops and structures on the Batanes islands which are less than 200 km from China's Taiwan region. In response at a daily press briefing, Wang Wenbin, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Minis.....»»
China urges Philippines not to play with fire on Taiwan question
The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Thursday urged the Philippines not to "play with fire" on the Taiwan question. According to reports, the Philippines' defense chief has ordered the military to boost the number of troops and structures on the Batanes islands which are less than 200 km from China's Taiwan region. In response at a daily press briefing, Wang Wenbin, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Minis.....»»
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......»»
Philippines business groups forge PPP ties with New Zealand
The country’s business leaders explored new opportunities to boost economic cooperation with New Zealand, following the recent visit of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to the Philippines......»»
PH media slam Chinese foreign ministry’s claims of manipulating WPS reports
Philippine media groups criticized the Chinese foreign ministry for suggesting that recent reports on Chinese harassment of Filipino vessels in the West Philippine Sea involved video manipulation and sensationalism to portray the Philippines as a victim. The Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines (Focap) and National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) expressed offense.....»»
'We firmly support Philippines in upholding its national sovereignty': EAM Jaishankar in Manila
Manila [Philippines], March 26 (ANI): External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, who is on a formal visit to Manila, said on Tuesday that India firmly supports the Philippines in upholding its national sovereignty and will continue to further enhance cooperation in various fields, including defence and security. "We firmly support the Philippines in upholding its national sovereignty. So I think our position is very clear......»»
'India taking rapid strides internationally': Rajnath Singh
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], March 10 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that the world's leaders and people have a very positive perception of India adding that the country is taking rapid strides internationally. While addressing the 'Kayasth Parivar Abinandan programme,' in Lucknow, the Defence Minister said, "India is taking rapid strides internationally. You people would have gone to foreign cou.....»»
'India taking rapid strides internationally': Rajnath Singh
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], March 10 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that the world's leaders and people have a very positive perception of India adding that the country is taking rapid strides internationally. While addressing the 'Kayasth Parivar Abinandan programme,' in Lucknow, the Defence Minister said, "India is taking rapid strides internationally. You people would have gone to foreign cou.....»»
NZ designates entirety of Hamas as terrorist entity
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston Peters have announced today the designation of Hamas in its entirety as a terrorist entity. "The terrorist attacks by Hamas in October 2023 were brutal and we have unequivocally condemned them," Mr Luxon says. Following these attacks, then Prime Min.....»»
Travel bans on extremist Israeli settlers
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston Peters have announced travel bans on a number of extremist Israeli settlers who have committed violent attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank. "New Zealand is seriously concerned by the significant increase in extremist violence perpetrated by Israeli settlers against Palestinian popu.....»»
Stronger ties between PH, allies needed to boost maritime security — experts
MANILA, Philippines — The national government should push for stronger partnerships with other like-minded nations to boost maritime and economic security amid tensions with China in the West Philippine Sea, said maritime experts. They said this during a forum led by international think tank Stratbase ADR Institute in partnership with the Embassy of Australia in.....»»
Labor, maritime cooperation tabled in President Marcos’ Europe visit
The Philippines will sign several agreements, including on maritime and labor cooperation, during President Marcos’ five-day visit to Germany and the Czech Republic next week, an official of the Department of Foreign Affairs said on Friday......»»
NEWS BRIEFS | 03 June 2024
House members to visit Marawi on June 4 The Adhoc Committee on Marawi Compensation and Victim Compensation, led by House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, will visit Marawi City tomorrow (Tuesday), June 4. Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong (1st District, Lanao del Sur) said Romualdez and the committee members will visit the Most Affected Area (MAA) and meet […].....»»
Romualdez: State visit ni Marcos sa Brunei, tagumpay
Tagumpay ang dalawang araw na state visit ni Pangulong Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. sa Brunei, ayon kay Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez. The post Romualdez: State visit ni Marcos sa Brunei, tagumpay first appeared on Abante......»»
As part of South China Sea deployment, INS Kiltan arrives in Brunei
Muara [Brunei], May 26 (ANI): Indian Naval Ship Kiltan arrived at Muara, Brunei and was accorded a warm welcome by the Royal Brunei Navy. The visit is part of Operational Deployment of the Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet to the South China Sea. This visit is poised to further strengthen the friendship and cooperation between the two maritime nations, the Ministry of Defence informed a press release. The visit by Indian Naval.....»»
As part of South China Sea deployment, INS Kiltan arrives in Brunei
Muara [Brunei], May 26 (ANI): Indian Naval Ship Kiltan arrived at Muara, Brunei and was accorded a warm welcome by the Royal Brunei Navy. The visit is part of Operational Deployment of the Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet to the South China Sea. This visit is poised to further strengthen the friendship and cooperation between the two maritime nations, the Ministry of Defence informed a press release. The visit by Indian Naval.....»»
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.....»»
Flawed legacy in Bongbong’s Germany visit
The visit to Germany of Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the scion of the notorious Marcos family, signifies more than just a routine diplomatic visit. It encapsulates a convergence of historical legacies and contemporary challenges......»»
Blacklist Rivalry advances to Elite League round-robin stage
Blacklist Rivalry has reached the second stage of the Elite League after winning three of their five matches in the tournament's Swiss Stage......»»