US State Department official to visit Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — A US State Department official will visit the Philippines for economic dialogue as part of a three-nation trip from Jan. 22 to Feb. 1.
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‘United Nations rapporteur to see freedom of expression in Philippines’
MANILA, Philippines — UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan would see for herself a “flourishing” Philippine democracy and the government’s progressive agenda, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).
Philippines, China execs meet to de-escalate conflict
BEIJING / MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines and China have agreed to improve maritime communication and to properly manage conflicts and differences through friendly talks on issues around the South China Sea, their respective foreign ministries said.
Philippines reaffirms one-China policy
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos’ tweet congratulating Taiwan’s president-elect Lai Ching-te was his way of thanking Taiwan for hosting 200,000 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and holding a successful democratic process, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said yesterday, while reaffirming the country’s one-China policy.
German foreign minister grateful for Philippine health workers
MANILA, Philippines — Germany is grateful to Filipinos, especially in the health sector, for their important work in strengthening Germany’s health sector, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said.
US tanker transfers fuel to Subic storage facility
MANILA, Philippines — US-registered tanker is currently in the country to transfer fuel from a military base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii to a commercial storage facility in Subic Bay, according to the US embassy in Manila.
German FM: Rising tensions in SCS a concern for Europe
MANILA, Philippines — Rising tensions in the region and China’s dangerous actions against the Philippines as well as developments in the South China Sea are of concern for Europe, Germany’s Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said yesterday.
Germany’s top diplomat visits Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — German Federal Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock will arrive in the country today to meet with President Marcos and Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo.