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Incoming US Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Lipton met with Philippine Ambassador Jose Manuel G. Romualdez on May 19 ahead of his departure for Manila, days after the US Senate narrowly confirmed President Donald Trump's picks for different diplomatic posts. 

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In diplomacy, moments of convergence are rare – and when they do occur, they must be recognized not only for what they represent, but for what they demand.

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Malacañang said First Lady Liza Marcos' meeting with the Chinese ambassador at an event does not reflect policy.

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US President Donald Trump nominated restaurateur Lee Lipton as US ambassador to the Philippines, a key post amid rising regional tensions.

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Filipinos' trust in Taiwan is at its highest on record, a new nationwide Social Weather Stations survey has found, alongside consistently strong public trust in the United States and continuing skepticism toward China. 

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A senior Chinese diplomat considered a contender for future foreign minister has been detained by authorities for questioning, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. arrived in India on Monday afternoon, August 4 to begin his first state visit to the country.

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. departed for India on Monday, August 4, for his first-ever state visit to the country, marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Manila and New Delhi.

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US President Donald Trump nominated restaurateur Lee Lipton as US ambassador to the Philippines, a key post amid rising regional tensions.

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. departed for India on Monday, August 4, for his first-ever state visit to the country, marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Manila and New Delhi.

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