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Philippines, US to hold annual ‘Kamandag’ exercises
by Pia Lee Brago - May 20, 2025 - 12:00am
The Philippine Marines and the US Marine Corps will lead contingents from the United Kingdom, Japan, South Korea from May 26 to June 6 in joint military exercises under Kamandag or Kaagapay ng mga Mandirigma ng Dagat...
Some Pinoy families in Vancouver want repatriation
by Pia Lee Brago - May 2, 2025 - 12:00am
Some families of the Filipino victims of car-ramming attack at a Filipino festival in Vancouver, Canada have requested to be repatriated, the Philippine consulate general in Vancouver said yesterday.
Japan PM visits Manila port
by Pia Lee Brago - May 2, 2025 - 12:00am
Before concluding his two-day official visit, Japan’s Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru boarded two Japanese vessels docked at the Port of Manila as well as the Philippine Coast Guard’s BRP Teresa Magbanua...
Election interference a heinous accusation – Chinese embassy
by Pia Lee Brago - May 1, 2025 - 12:00am
The Chinese embassy in Manila denounced claims that China is seeking to interfere in the coming midterm elections, after a Chinese national suspected of spying was nabbed by authorities outside the office of the...
DFA: Japan PM’s visit symbol of strong ties, cooperation
by Pia Lee Brago - April 25, 2025 - 12:00am
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo highlighted yesterday the significance of the visit of Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to the Philippines next week as a symbol of strength and growing cooperation...
ASEAN, China agree to complete sea code by 2026
by Pia Lee Brago - April 25, 2025 - 12:00am
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations and China are “politically committed” to conclude a legally binding Code of Conduct in the South China Sea by next year, Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo...
Philippine Navy denies China expelled ship in Panatag
by Pia Lee Brago - April 22, 2025 - 12:00am
The Philippine Navy yesterday debunked what it described as another Chinese propaganda, this time claiming that the latter had expelled a Philippine ship from Panatag Shoal, also known as Scarborough and Bajo de...
Philippines, US defense chiefs discuss West Philippine Sea issues
by Pia Lee Brago - February 7, 2025 - 12:00am
Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. and his US counterpart Secretary Pete Hegseth discussed defense cooperation between the Philippines and the US and reestablishing deterrence in the South China Sea.
Philippine consulate organizes forum on US immigration
by Pia Lee Brago - January 30, 2025 - 12:00am
The Philippine consulate general in San Francisco organized a learning forum to equip participants with essential knowledge and practical tools to better serve and protect the Filipino migrant community in the United...
Unicef calls for Philippines climate education
by Pia Lee Brago - January 6, 2025 - 12:00am
The United Nations children’s agency is urging the Philippines to make education more climate smart and resilient.
US envoy: Elections festival of democracy
by Pia Lee Brago - November 7, 2024 - 12:00am
As results of America’s vote came in, US Ambassador MaryKay Carlson called the elections on Tuesday a festival of American democratic process where voting is a privilege, but also comes with obligations.
Envoy: South Korea stands with Philippines on sea issue
by Pia Lee Brago - November 1, 2024 - 12:00am
South Korea stands with the Philippines in upholding the rule of law amid “palpable” tensions in the region and the “turbulent” situation in the South China Sea, Ambassador Lee Sang-Hwa ...
China warns Philippines: Don’t abuse ‘goodwill’
by Pia Lee Brago - May 17, 2024 - 12:00am
China warned that the Philippines will face consequences if Manila abuses Beijing’s “goodwill” as volunteers of a civilian-led coalition successfully reached Panatag Shoal and concluded their ...
‘Secret agreement’ with China ‘horrifies’ Marcos
by Pia Lee Brago - April 11, 2024 - 12:00am
President Marcos is seeking clarification from the Chinese government on the supposed gentleman’s agreement on the West Philippine Sea entered into by Manila and Beijing during the Duterte administration, even...
No Pinoy hurt in Baltimore bridge collapse
by Pia Lee Brago - March 28, 2024 - 12:00am
The Philippine embassy in Washington has not received any report of Filipinos hurt in the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland on Tuesday.
‘Alarmed’ Marcos Jr. No trigger for MDT
by Pia Lee Brago - March 7, 2024 - 12:00am
While expressing “great alarm” over the latest incident involving Filipino and Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea, President Marcos said he did not see it as a trigger for the Mutual Defense Treaty...
Philippines renews clemency appeal for Veloso
by Pia Lee Brago - January 10, 2024 - 12:00am
With Indonesian President Joko Widodo in Manila on an official visit, the government is renewing its appeal for clemency for overseas Filipino worker Mary Jane Veloso, who is on death row in Indonesia for drug ...
Philippines hikes contribution to UN refugee body to UN refugee body
by Pia Lee Brago - December 8, 2023 - 12:00am
The Philippines has increased its contribution of $150,000 to the United Nations refugee agency.
Study shows girls fare better than boys in school
by Pia Lee Brago - October 12, 2023 - 12:00am
Girls fared better and are more likely to be on track with their schooling than boys, according to a study on Filipino children ahead of International Day of the Girl Child on Oct. 11.
ASEAN chief thanks Philippines for accepting 2026 chairmanship
by Pia Lee Brago - September 21, 2023 - 12:00am
Association of Southeast Asian Nations Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn has expressed his gratitude to the Philippines for accepting the ASEAN chairmanship in 2026, a yearbefore actual duty in 2027 by regular ro...
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