5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (506+ words) The Embassy of Brazil marked the country’s 204th Independence Day in Manila on September 7, bringing together diplomats, Philippine government officials, business leaders and members of the Brazilian community for a National Day reception at Fairmont Makati. The celebration also highlighted the…...

6+ day, 7+ hour ago   (229+ words) Approved by the chamber during the plenary session on Monday, September 7, 2026, were Senate Resolution Nos. 622, 624, 625, 626, and 628, strengthening the Philippines’ cooperation with other countries and international organizations in various areas of mutual interest. Senate Resolution 622 seeks concurrence in the accession to…...

2+ week, 13+ hour ago   (263+ words) Filipino exporters are being encouraged to explore growing opportunities in Flanders and West Flanders, Belgium, where strong purchasing power, import demand and rising consumer interest in sustainable and ethically sourced products offer potential for Philippine goods. Delphine Standaert, International Trade…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (568+ words) Singapore and Vietnam are backing efforts to sustain the Philippines’ climate agenda beyond its 2026 ASEAN chairmanship, with both countries calling for stronger regional cooperation on climate resilience, disaster preparedness, energy security and climate financing. Singapore Ambassador Constance See Sin Yuan…...

3+ week, 9+ hour ago   (238+ words) The U.S. Embassy in Manila has clarified reports concerning the presence of U.S. military personnel at the Philippine Sanjia-Steel Corporation facility in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental, saying the visit was part of routine planning for the 2027 Balikatan exercises. In a clarification issued amid…...

3+ week, 17+ hour ago   (238+ words) The U.S. Embassy in Manila has clarified reports concerning the presence of U.S. military personnel at the Philippine Sanjia-Steel Corporation facility in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental, saying the visit was part of routine planning for the 2027 Balikatan exercises. In a clarification issued amid…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (344+ words) As the Philippines and the United States celebrate the 80th anniversary of diplomatic relations, the two allies marked another milestone in their enduring partnership with the 2026 Mutual Defense Board-Security Engagement Board (MDB-SEB) meeting, reaffirming their commitment to defense and security cooperation…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (287+ words) By Robert B. Roque, Jr. I came across a TikTok video last Sunday posted by MC Mobile. I cannot verify its source, or even whether it was original content, but as of my last check it had 73,000 views — and for once,…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (262+ words) Outgoing Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines ENDO Kazuya and Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac reaffirmed the strong and longstanding partnership between Japan and the Philippines, with particular focus on the welfare and protection of Filipino workers…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (327+ words) By Andrea B. Ramos Diversity as a value to embrace and not a challenge to overcome, said His Excellency Dr. Nicolas Brühl as he looks back on the diplomatic friendship of Switzerland and the Philippines in his final address as Swiss…...