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‘Marites warfare’

A foreign diplomat must be a naif to take the word of a middle-level military officer as the official stand of the national government......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 10th, 2024

DFA warns vs ‘false narratives’ on Ayungin

The Department of Foreign Affairs has warned the public against false narratives being spread by China to sow discord among Filipinos, including its “unverifiable” recording of a phone conversation between a ranking Philippine military officer and a Chinese diplomat purportedly on an agreement on a “new model” for managing the situation in Ayungin Shoal......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

Cacdac, 25 pang Marcos appointee gigisahin sa CA

Gigisahin ng Commission on Appointments ang bagong talagang kalihim ng Department of Migrant Workers na si Hans Leo Cacdac, kasama ang walong military general at 17 career diplomat. The post Cacdac, 25 pang Marcos appointee gigisahin sa CA first appeared on Abante......»»

Category: newsSource:  abanteRelated NewsMay 6th, 2024

Philippines tells China to leave Panatag now, summons envoy

Two days after two of its ships were attacked and damaged with water cannons by the Chinese coast guard, the Philippine government yesterday summoned Beijing’s second highest diplomat in Manila to relay its protest and demand that Chinese ships immediately leave Panatag Shoal where the attacks took place......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

PH, France to start VFA talks in May

The Philippines and France might start talking formally next month about a Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA). This agreement would let their militaries do joint exercises in the Philippines. Ambassador Marie Fontanel, the top French diplomat in Manila, said at a briefing on Thursday that they’re currently drafting the agreement and getting ready for negotiations, possibly.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 27th, 2024

PH set to open Helsinki embassy this year

The Philippines is set to open an embassy in Helsinki, Finland later this year, aiming to enhance trade and relations between the two nations, a Finnish diplomat who recently visited the Philippines said. During his two-day visit on April 11 and April 12, Jarno Syrjälä, Finland’s Undersecretary of State for International Trade, discussed areas of.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 14th, 2024

Israel war undermining top UN court, South Africa says

South Africa's top diplomat on Tuesday accused Israel of setting a precedent for leaders to defy the top UN court, as she again alleged a campaign of starvation in Gaza......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

The Philippines says it won t let China remove a Filipino military outpost on a disputed shoal

ABOARD BRP SINDANGAN (AP) - The Philippines will not allow China to remove a Philippine military outpost in a fiercely disputed South China Sea shoal, a navy official said Wednesday, a day after four Filipino navy personnel were injured in a confrontation between Chinese and Philippine ships. Philippine officials summoned a Chinese Embassy diplomat in Manila to convey a strong protest over the confrontation.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

‘From worst airport to pest airport’

A senior citizen reader who is a retired diplomat sent me this short note asking what’s happening to our airport......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

‘He can be a diplomat’: Charismatic Naga priest is new bishop of Virac

Father Luisito Occiano, a longtime priest in Naga City, is set to lead the Diocese of Virac after its bishop for the past three decades retired.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Swiss minister arrives today

Switzerland’s top diplomat will arrive in the Philippines tomorrow, the first time that a Swiss foreign minister will visit the country since 2008, the Department of Foreign Affairs has announced......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Canada extends helping hand to Philippines in tackling cybersecurity

The Canadian government has expressed willingness to help the Philippines address cybersecurity threats, its top diplomat to the country said......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

PBBM – our super top diplomat

Professor Richard Heydarian, a widely read and respected columnist, wrote an opinion piece that in essence articulated some of the many things I had wanted to write about President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and how he has performed in the one-and-a-half year that he has been in office......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

Germany’s top diplomat visits Philippines

German Federal Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock will arrive in the country today to meet with President Marcos and Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

Executioner

Earlier this week, Trump adviser Peter Navarro finally stepped into jail......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Why Trump May Benefit from Truth Social Stock Market Merger

A recent study has shed light on the negative effects of excessive screen time on children’s development. Researchers have found that children who spend extended.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

China summons Philippine ambassador over Marcos’ Taiwan greeting | The wRap

The wRap highlights: China-PH relations, Donald Trump, 2024 Emmys.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

The walk of life

I have heard about people who have done the Camino twice, three times, sometimes even going the whole 800 kilometers on the Camino Frances and upon reaching Santiago, going back to the origin, which is St. Jean du Port. And some like me who, as beginners, take the shortest route from Sarria to Santiago. Believe me, all these names of towns were all the same to me until it was time to prepare for the walk. And preparations are key if you are to enjoy and get the best out of this experience of a lifetime......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 18th, 2024

This journey s been ours : Michelle Dee marks Miss Universe Philippines coronation anniversary

Beauty queen-actress Michelle Dee marked the anniversary of her coronation as Miss Universe Philippines, just over a week before she names her successor......»»

Category: entertainmentSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024