14 nations warn Houthis vs Red Sea attacks
MANILA, Philippines — Fourteen nations led by the United States warned against further attacks in the Red Sea and called for the release of vessels and crews.
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4 Pinoys appointed to Permanent Court of Arbitration
MANILA, Philippines — The International Bureau of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) has confirmed the appointments of four Filipino members, the Department of Foreign Affairs said yesterday.
Manalo to meet Indonesian counterpart in Manila
MANILA, Philippines — Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo and Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi will meet in Manila on Jan. 9 for the convening of the Ministerial Meeting of the 7th Philippines-Indonesia Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation (JCBC), the Department of Foreign Affairs said yesterday.
Asean foreign ministers worried by SCS tensions
MANILA, Philippines — Foreign ministers of Southeast Asia’s regional bloc are calling for peaceful dialogue as tensions grow in the South China Sea.
World population to hit 8 billion in 2024
MANILA, Philippines — The world population grew by 75 million people over the past year and on New Year’s Day it will stand at more than eight billion people, according to figures released by the US Census Bureau on Thursday.
Philippines, US discuss reinforcing cooperation
MANILA, Philippines — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke yesterday with Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo about the ongoing tensions in the South China Sea as the two top diplomats exchanged ideas on how to reinforce bilateral cooperation in the coming year.
Philippine bags Tourism Destination of the Year award
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines received the Tourism Destination of the Year award from the Russian-Asian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RAUIE).
China warns Philippines on sea tension: Act with caution
MANILA, Philippines — China has warned the Philippines to “act with caution” in disputed waters as ties between the two countries are now “facing serious difficulties.”