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DFA fortifies systems vs cyberattacks with US, Australia support

As cyber threats grow more sophisticated in the age of artificial intelligence and rising geopolitical tensions, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has strengthened...

PH, Indonesia align on energy security, maritime cooperation

Energy security and maritime cooperation took center stage as the Philippines and Indonesia reaffirmed their strategic partnership during the 8th Joint Commission for Bilateral...

Filipino masterpiece ‘Vitality’ finds home at ASEAN HQ

In the heart of ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta, a new artwork now stands quietly and meaningfully among symbols of regional cooperation. It is not just...

DFA presses Oman to drop HIV test rule for Filipino tourists

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said it has formally raised concerns with the Embassy of Oman in Manila over a requirement for Filipino...

Passport releases delayed up to 15 days amid MidEast crisis

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) early this week warned of delays in the release of new Philippine passports, citing ongoing logistical and supply...

PH secures ‘safe, unhindered,’ toll-free Hormuz passage, says DFA

Iran has assured the Philippines of the “safe, unhindered, and expeditious” passage of Philippine-flagged vessels, energy shipments, and Filipino seafarers through the Strait of...

PH seeks safe passage deal with Iran amid Hormuz tensions

The Philippines is seeking formal recognition from Iran as a “non-hostile country” to ensure the safe passage of Philippine-flagged vessels and oil shipments, as...

Ex-environment secretary Lotilla gets CA nod as Vatican envoy

Former Energy and Environment Secretary Raphael Perpetuo M. Lotilla has been confirmed as the Philippines’ Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Holy See, following...

THE DIPLOMAT EATS | H.E. Wilfredo Santos on desert spices & archipelagic flavors

By Ige Ramos For this week’s column, we introduce a seasoned envoy who understands that the “layout” of a table is as vital as the...

PH, China hold ‘open and candid’ talks amid rising WPS tensions

BEIJING — The Philippines and China continued high-level diplomatic engagements this week, holding what Manila described as an “open and candid exchange of views”...

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