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U.S. envoy bids farewell
U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson on Tuesday expressed gratitude to the Filipino people and highlighted key milestones in U.S.-Philippine relations during her...
PH, Japan set talks this week amid shifting global order
Philippine Foreign Secretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro will host Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi in Manila on 15 January for an official visit and...
Fisherfolk on frontline of PH maritime defense
National security and diplomatic leaders have raised the alarm over the rising threats confronting Filipino fisherfolk, emphasizing the critical role of local communities in...
Dutch envoy flags stronger PH–NL links
By Monsi A. SerranoDutch Ambassador to the Philippines Marielle Geraedts welcomed members of Global Women BPW Manila to her residence and commended the organization’s...
Japan reaffirms commitment to free and open Indo-Pacific at Manila Dialogue
Japan participated in the Manila Dialogue on the South China Sea 2025, with representatives discussing regional maritime security, rule-based order, and international cooperation alongside...
PH–EU dialogue in Brussels reinforces joint maritime priorities
The Philippines and the European Union held the Third Subcommittee on Maritime Cooperation (SCM) under the EU–Philippines Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) in Brussels...
Japan, PH deepen strategic ties ahead of 70th anniversary
The enduring friendship between Japan and the Philippines continues to grow stronger as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. held...
PBBM meets with US top defense, diplomacy execs ahead of Trump meet
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday (Washington DC time) affirmed the enduring strength and expanding breadth of the US-Philippine alliance, calling the visit of...
Intel sharing talks signal stronger PH-Germany defense partnership
By Monsi A. Serrano Ongoing discussions on an agreement for the exchange and protection of classified information underscore the expanding defense partnership between the Philippines...
France, PH to intensify defense cooperations thru proposed VFA
By Monsi A. Serrano French Ambassador to the Philippines Marie Fontanel has reaffirmed France’s commitment to strengthening defense and maritime cooperation with the Philippines. Speaking at...

