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Asean welcomes UK as new dialogue partner
THE United Kingdom has agreed to become Asean’s latest dialogue partner—the first of such cooperation with the region…
Envoy, mayor discuss sister-city pact between QC, Rishon Lezion
TEL AVIV—Ambassador to Israel Macairog S. Alberto paid a courtesy call on Mayor Raz Kinstlich of Israel’s Rishon…
British Chamber: Passage of priority bills to support local economy
THE British Chamber of Commerce Philippines (BCCP) expects the swift passage of priority bills amending the Retail Trade…
PHL, Singapore to spur local, global digital transformations
GOVERNMENT and industry leaders from the Philippines and Singapore kicked off “Digital Pilipinas: A Closer Look at the…
Mexico unveils recent silver screen success
THE Embassy of Mexico, in partnership with the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and Cinemalaya Foundation Inc.,…
German-PHL chamber calls for lifting of deployment cap for Filipino HCWs
THE German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI) is requesting that deployment cap for Filipino healthcare workers (HCW) heading to…
As PHL withdraws VFA abrogation, SFA, US CDA formalize AMSAR pact
SECRETARY of Foreign Affairs Teodoro L. Locsin Jr. and United States Embassy Chargé d’Affaires John C. Law signed…
UK envoy bids farewell, conveys vaccine donation
AFTER serving for four years, the United Kingdom’s Ambassador to the Philippines Daniel Pruce paid a farewell call…
Israeli health delegation shares best practices to defeat Covid
THE health delegation from the State of Israel recently concluded their five-day visit in Manila with recommendations of…
Pakistan marks ‘Exploitation Day’ in solidarity with Kashmiris
AUGUST 5 marks the second year of revocation of Article 370 and 35A of the Indian Constitution, which…
SFA, Japan envoy exchange notes for Metro Manila Subway Project Phase 1
SECRETARY of Foreign Affairs Teodoro L. Locsin Jr. and Ambassador Kazuhiko Koshikawa on July 27 signed and exchanged…
PHL, UN activate joint program on human rights
THE Philippine government and the United Nations have formally launched the UN Joint Program (UNJP): Technical Cooperation and…
FFCCCII backs govt vax incentives, ramps up inoculation activities
THE Federation of Filipino Chinese Chambers of Commerce & Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) has expressed its support to the…
France fast-tracks rural banks’ digital evolution
THE Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines (RBAP) and the French Development Agency (AFD) have signed a Grant…
Webinar to weigh in on EU-Asean collaboration
THE European Union Delegation to the Philippines will be convening the virtual forum: “What the Strategic Partnership Means…
Indian businesswomen foster Filipino-Indian bonds thru food
USHERING in the year-long celebration of friendship between India and the Philippines, nonprofit organization Indian Women in Enterprise…
PHL, France fortify ties, friendship on Bastille Day
AMBASSADOR Michèle Boccoz welcomed members of the Philippine government, the diplomatic corps and partners of the Embassy of…
‘Shared values, solidarity shape our nations’
SECRETARY Teodoro Locsin Jr., Secretary Ramon Lopez, Senator [Ana Theresia] Hontiveros, Senator Aquilino Pimentel III; ladies and gentlemen:…
Working together for a secure cyberspace
THE coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic necessitated an unprecedented shift to online work and services in the Philippines…
‘Our friendship remains, cooperation has expanded’
HER Excellency Michèle Boccoz, excellencies and members of the diplomatic corps, colleagues in government, distinguished guests, ladies and…
PHL, India joint committee convenes to boost sci-tech
THE first Joint Committee Meeting (JCM) between the Philippines’s and India’s departments of science and technology (S&T) was…
Australian international development minister engages with PHL government officials
AUSTRALIA’S Senator Zed Seselja, who is minister for International Development and the Pacific, highlighted his country’s commitment to…
PHL, Japan stage first air-to-air bilateral training on humanitarian assistance, disaster relief
FROM July 5 to 8 the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) conducted a bilateral training on humanitarian assistance…
Envoy to Netherlands holds lecture at intl law conference
THE HAGUE—Philippine ambassador to the Netherlands J. Eduardo Malaya recently conducted a book lecture at the Teaching and…
GPCCI bats for deployment exemption of Germany-bound Filipino HCWs
ON June 15 the German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (GPCCI) organized a private dialogue with Labor…
Denmark showcases goods in online-shopping platform
IN celebration of 75 years of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and the Kingdom of Denmark, the latter’s…
Filipino envoy presents credentials
President of the Hellenic Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou (left) received Ambassador Giovanni E. Palec (right) on June 15 at…
PHL, Japan sign pact on donation of 1 million vaccines
THE Exchange of Notes on the Donation of Japanese Vaccines was formalized on June 29 for the provision…
PHL, Switzerland commit to invest for a better future
THE forum “Philippines and Switzerland: Investing Together for a Better Future”—organized by the Swiss and Philippine business communities—reflected…
Global Britain and trade ambitions in the Indo-Pacific
LAST month my government formally launched accession negotiations with nations comprising the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific…
EU sends €.5M for victims of conflicts in Mindanao
THE European Union (EU) is providing €500,000, or more than P29 million, as vital humanitarian assistance for victims…
Retired diplomat publishes guidebook on protocol, etc.
DURING the pandemic, a personal passion-project bore fruit in the form of A Guide to Protocol, Social Graces…
Envoy completes term with key contributions to Israel-PHL ties
PRESIDENT Duterte recently hailed Ambassador Rafael Harpaz of Israel’s notable feats in the strengthened bonds between their nations…
Site markers of PHL ambassador’s official residence in the US unveiled
WASHINGTON, D.C.—National historical markers from the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) were unveiled at the official…
Japan jumpstarts operations of Maguindanao’s water systems
THE Embassy of Japan, led by Charge d’Affaires Masahiro Nakata, conducted the ceremonial handover of two Level-II water…
Indian Business Forum extends helping hand to rebuild PGH’s damaged facilities
PART of the corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative of its member companies, the Indian Business Forum Philippines Association…
Asean Committee-Buenos Aires sends materials to Argentine MFA’s National Institute of Foreign Service
BUENOS AIRES—The Asean Committee in Buenos Aires (ACBA) reaffirmed its warm ties with Argentina on June 9 with…
PHL ambassador enhances learning exchange with Netherlands institute
THE HAGUE—Ambassador to the Netherlands J. Eduardo Malaya made a courtesy call on June 10 to Ron Ton,…
Exploring PHL seas today, for tomorrow’s generations
IN March 2021 a leading Philippine oceanographer and an American explorer together reached the deepest point of the…
EU, Asean: Natural partners with a common agenda
MY visit to Jakarta and Asean the other week underlined the European Union’s (EU) commitment to the Indo-Pacific…
FFCCCII fortifies PHL-China ties
THE Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Inc. (FFCCCII) recently celebrated its 46th anniversary with a…
Diagnosing and preventing heart disease in a pandemic
Cardiovascular diseases, such as hypertension, stroke, coronary artery disease and heart failure are some of the common diseases…
Diplomatic talks reinforce 46 years of PHL-China bonds
CHONGQING—Secretary of Foreign Affairs Teodoro L. Locsin Jr. as well as Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang…
India stages 7-day online yoga series
THE Embassy of the Republic of India in Manila is highlighting the practice of yoga with a specially…
Japan’s quick-disbursing budgetary support arrives
THE government of the Philippines received on June 8 the ¥20-billion budgetary support pledged by the government of…
DFA Freedom Day show pays tribute to Filipino IPs’ cultural heritage, stories
THE rich cultural heritage and inspiring success stories of the Philippines’s indigenous peoples (IPs) were highlighted in the…
Iran’s PHL embassy features 123rd Independence Day
TEHRAN—The Philippine Embassy in the Islamic Republic of Iran observed the 123rd anniversary of the Declaration of the…
PhilConGen-LA to hold Lapulapu art exhibit with top Angono artist
LOS ANGELES—In celebration of the Quincentennial of the Victory at Mactan and the 123rd anniversary of the proclamation…
2M+ US-supported vaccines arrive in Cebu, Davao, Manila
THE United States Embassy’s Chargé d’Affaires John Law joined Health Secretary Francisco T. Duque III, National Task Force…
Ambassador, CDA appraise multifaceted PHL-US links
ON THE VFA, VACCINES AND VARIOUS CULTURAL LINKS
GER opens doors for PHL HC workers
THE German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI), in cooperation with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE),…
France, UNFPA zero in on women’s rights to bodily autonomy and gender equality
THE Embassy of France to the Philippines, as well as the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), are organizing…
US, South Korea solidify development deal via joint projects
LEADING development-assistance agencies of the United States and South Korea have agreed to pursue joint-development projects in the…
Indian traders urge govt: Focus on ‘NCR Plus’ to achieve herd immunity
A GROUP of Indian businessmen in the country has recommended to the national government the implementation of a…
Building back better through international trade, investment, cooperation
ON the 75th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between the United Kingdom and the Philippines, we reflect on…
Closing the vaccination gap
WE need to close the vaccination gap between advanced economies and developing countries to avoid what Tedros Ghebreyesus,…
PHL, China convene to ease tensions, explore cooperation
AFTER a long postponement, the sixth meeting of the Bilateral Consultation Mechanism (BCM) on the South China Sea/West…
PHL, Hungary hold breakthrough online biz, matchmaking forum
FOLLOWING the success and ambition of Trade and Foreign Affairs Minister Péter Szijjártó’s October 2020 visit, as well…
PCOO chief, Manila administrator join PHL-Australia Day with tree planting
AMBASSADOR Steven J. Robinson AO of Australia joined Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Martin M. Andanar and Manila…
USAID activates projects boosting local development solutions
THE United States Agency for International Development (USAID) recently launched four new projects worth P280 million (around $5.7…
PHL, Netherlands boost ties anew in maritime transport
THE Philippines and the Netherlands strengthened their ties of understanding, cooperation, international exchange and trade—especially in the field…
PHL, Australia light up ‘globe’ for 75th year of diplomatic ties
ON the occasion of the 75th anniversary of Philippine-Australian diplomatic relations, Secretary of Foreign Affairs Teodoro L. Locsin…
Film Fest Focus: Austria
Coinciding with the 75-year celebration of its bilateral relations with the Philippines, Austria’s embassy in Manila is kicking…
Sri Lanka, DOT tackle initiatives on tourism sector recovery
AMBASSADOR Shobini Gunasekera formally discussed with Tourism Development Undersecretary Benito C. Bengzon Jr. the implementation of the memorandum…
300 years in a monastery, 50 in ‘Hollywood’
THE Philippines, with its more than 110 million citizens, is an important economic partner of Poland that, regretfully,…
Indian community supports PHL frontliners with free meals
RECOGNIZING the huge contributions of Filipino frontliners in the fight against the pandemic, Indian multinational firm Agri Exim…
Denmark calls for comprehensive national plan on health care
DEALING A DENT ON DIABETES IN THE PHILIPPINES
Germany explores business opportunities in local energy
THE German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI) provided a virtual platform for exchange in close cooperation with…
Pinoy music, dances captivate Egyptians
CAIRO—The Philippine Embassy in this city, in cooperation with the Egyptian Ministry of Culture, Foreign Relations Sector and…
PHL, Hungary to pursue sci-tech, innovation links
THE Philippines and Hungary have agreed to explore possible collaborations in science and technology (S&T) and innovation. “[On]…
PHL, US army teams engage in bilateral training events
UNITED States’s soldiers have arrived in the Philippines to conduct their first-ever partner training rotation with the Philippine…
PHL calls for closer ties in sci-tech
Highlights concern over developments in SCS/WPS
Kazakhstan, PHL commit to keep mutual cooperation clicking
AMBASSADOR-designate of the Republic of Kazakhstan Daniyar Sarekenov paid a virtual courtesy call on Secretary of Foreign Affairs…
Envoy underscores Australia’s well-rounded relations with PHL
AMBASSADOR of Australia to the Philippines Steven J. Robinson AO expressed his country’s principle-based stance surrounding current tensions…
The Polish tradition of freedom
AS a great act of freedom of its times in the late 18th Century, Poland’s May 3 Constitution…
PHL, Saudi Arabia, IOM labor mobility virtual forum highlights PHL legacy of promoting migrant workers
TOP officials from the Philippines, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) recently…
PHL ambassador presents credentials to King of Thailand
Philippine Ambassador to Thailand Millicent Cruz-Paredes (left) formally presented her letter of credentials to King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra…
UNDP: Covid-19 disrupted BARMM development amid dwindling cases
COTABATO CITY—Despite logging relatively lower numbers of pandemic cases last year, the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao…
SFA Locsin leads PHL side in Asean Leaders’ Meeting
SECRETARY of Foreign Affairs Teodoro L. Locsin Jr. joined the call of the Asean chair and the other…
The Netherlands knights Filipina agriculture advocate
IN recognition of her tireless dedication in promoting relations between the Netherlands and the Philippines, Dr. Mary Ann…
SFA Locsin urges Asean, UK to boost cooperation in climate-change action; Covid response, recovery
SECRETARY of Foreign Affairs (SFA) Teodoro L. Locsin Jr. joined foreign ministers and top representatives of the region’s…
PHL contributes to Centre for Chemistry and Technology
THE Philippines recently reaffirmed its strong commitment to disarmament and nonproliferation of weapons of mass destruction—notably, chemical weapons.…
DFA Undersecretary Dulay, French Ambassador Boccoz Reaffirm Ties in Fields of Defense, Maritime, Economic, Health Cooperation
Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Civilian Security and Consular Affairs Brigido J. Dulay (left) welcomed Ambassador of the Republic…
US supports PHL’s vaccine deployment
THE US government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing the Philippines P170 million…
Australia extends assistance to Covid-vulnerable families
THE Commonwealth of Australia is providing additional support through its partnership with Community and Family Services International (CFSI)…
New leadership seen to further boost Vietnam’s ties with PHL
EARLY this month, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam’s National Congress, which is held roughly every five years, saw…
US-PHILIPPINES SOCIETY: Harnessing historic bonds, forging a dynamic future
IN 2021, diplomatic ties between the Philippines and the United States take a momentous turn, as both nations…
‘Agri-Negosyo’ urges OFWs to invest in coffee sector
WASHINGTON, D.C.—On April 8, the Philippine Embassy in the United States hosted the first agriculture-business webinar for overseas…
Australia fetes Filipinas advancing agricultural research in prestigious fellowship
EIGHT Filipinas have been awarded with Australia’s prestigious Meryl Williams Fellowship during the National Women’s Month celebration. This…
Japanese government, UNICEF forge pact boosting immunization drive
THE government of Japan pledged an additional P190 million to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to strengthen…
Israel inoculates PHL caregivers, students, diplomats–all for free
ALREADY a world leader in vaccinations against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), the State of Israel has already…
UK convenes PHL private sector ahead of COP26
THE British Embassy in Manila, in partnership with the Department for International Trade, assembled online Philippine business leaders…
PHL, Egypt talk trade cooperation in fish processing, green energy, etc.
CAIRO—Ambassador Sulpicio M. Confiado recently visited the Egyptian governorates of Damietta and Ismailia to establish the Philippines’s footprint…
PHL, US mark 75 years of diplomatic relations
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Top diplomats from the United States and the Philippines officially launched on March 27 a bilateral campaign…
Japan funds agriculture development thru NGOs
AMBASSADOR Kazuhiko Koshikawa signed grant contracts on March 17 with Japanese nongovernment organizations (NGOs) conducting activities in the…
EU, Foreign Service Institute celebrate women in diplomacy
A GROWING number of women are at the helm of diplomacy and achieving success in the field, closing…
India bats for bilateral exchanges on agritech, fintech, intelligent financing
THE Indian government has proposed a bilateral exchange with the Philippines involving agricultural technology (agritech) and financial technology…
New Zealand, PDRF to enhance crisis response
THE Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF) has launched a special mentorship program on public service continuity to help…
Locsin, Indian envoy Kumaran accelerate vaccine collaboration
THE Philippines and India discussed ways to ramp up cooperation on vaccines, as well as the dynamic state…
‘From one brother to another:’ Envoy optimistic on potential to further Pakistan-PHL partnership
ON the occasion of Pakistan’s 81st National Day on March 23, the BusinessMirror was privileged to speak online…