Duterte assures China: PH won’t join US ‘show of force’
Presidential spokesman Harry Roque at a press briefing assured China that the Philippines will not be joining the military exercises the United States is planning to conduct in the South…
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Sole Filipino in Sulawesi earthquake safe, death toll rises to 1,234, says DFA
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) ensured on Saturday, September 29, that the only Filipino in Sulawesi, Indonesia remained safe after a powerful earthquake and tsunami that left over 1,200…
Documentary highlights Facebook ‘cleaners’
‘The Cleaners’ to be shown at 8th Human Rights Documentary Film Festival in Hong Kong MILLIONS of new content are uploaded to the internet every single day, entering the timelines and…
Chinese foreign minister to visit the PH
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano on Wednesday, September 12, announced that Chinese Chief Foreign Minister Wang Yu will visit the country to talk about the joint…
Meet the three Pinoys named on the 2018 “Asia 21 Young Leaders” list
Three young Filipino professionals were selected for the 2018 class of the Asia Society’s “Asia 21 Young Leaders Program,” joining other young Asian Pacific Islander (API) leaders for the 13th…
Fil-Am receives Fulbright grant to teach English in Malaysia
23-year-old Dan Santos found inspiration from his immigrant parents’ journey Most Asian Americans grow up with the overwhelming expectation to academically and financially succeed pursuant to the wishes of their immigrant…
Ringstar CEO and Boxing Promoter Scott Farrell Wants to Co-Promote Pacquiao’s Next Fight, If Pacquiao is Willing
26 JULY 2018 – SINGAPORE: Ringstar Boxing, Asia’s fastest growing sports media property, headed by its Founder & CEO Scott Farrell, has just announced his intention to co-produce Manny Pacquiao’s…
Sea dispute biggest challenge to PH
ACCORDING to the Cabinet’s security cluster, the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) dispute is the biggest concern with regards to the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The assessment was…
Southeast Asia tourism grew larger than any other region during year’s first quarter, despite closures
PH tourism to focus more on opportunities for women The Southeast Asian region saw a 10 percent increase in the number of tourists during the first quarter of 2018, according…
Philippines Hosts Exhibition of Contemporary Art in Southeast Asia
Exhibition: Ties of History: Art in Southeast Asia Venue: Metropolitan Museum of Manila University of the Philippines Vargas Museum Yuchengco Museum Dates: August 8 to October 6, 2018 Opening Reception:…
DOT to boost Japanese tourist arrivals
TOKYO, JAPAN – “As we face the next half of 2018, we look forward with excitement to hitting a new high in Japanese tourism arrivals by breaching the 600,000 mark,” said Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary…
‘Duterte won’t change South China Sea policy’
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque, on Monday, June 25, said there is no way President Rodrigo Duterte will change his policy on the West Philippine Sea or apologize for it. He…
AlipayHK and GCash launch cross-border remittance service powered by Alipay’s blockchain technology
Real-time remittance service made available between Hong Kong and the Philippines HONG KONG and MANILA, 25 June 2018 – AlipayHK and GCash today announced the launch of a cross-border remittance…
PH expresses hopes for denuclearization following US-North Korea summit
The Philippines has commended the historic meeting of President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un while affirming support for peace, stability, security, and denuclearization in the region….
Flyweight title picture hangs in the balance for Danny Kingad in Macau
ONE: PINNACLE OF POWER in Macau, China on June 23 is one of the deepest cards from top to bottom offered by ONE Championship for its 24-event calendar this 2018….
North Korea ‘no longer a nuclear threat’, says Trump
‘Major disarmament’ goal by 2020, says Secretary of State Pompeo Trump said Wednesday, June 13, that North Korea was no longer a nuclear threat, upon returning to Washington from his…
‘PH-US alliance a model for peace in Asia’
WASHINGTON – The Philippine-U.S. relationship stands as a model for ensuring peace and stability across the Indo-Pacific and America is proud to call the Philippines a friend and ally, Secretary…
Trump participates in rocky G7, and historic summit with North Korea
President Donald Trump participated in what turned out to be a difficult G7 Summit in Quebec last Friday, June 8, where he met with leaders of six other industrialized nations…
China warns US against provocations following B-52 flyby
The United States is being accused of militarizing the South China Sea after two American B-52 bombers flew close to a disputed Chinese-held shoal in a show of force. The…
President Duterte returns from productive South Korea Visit
President Rodrigo Duterte reported a fruitful three-day trip to South Korea Tuesday that further strengthened relations between the two countries particularly in areas of security, economy as well as trade…
PH receives $1B worth of assistance from South Korea
Seoul, South Korea – The government of South Korea expressed commitment to double its official development assistance (ODA) to the Philippines from $500 million to $1 billion, Malacañang announced on…
President Duterte recognizes South Korea’s protection of Pinoys
SEOUL — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Sunday, June 3, expressed gratitude to the government of South Korea for taking care of Filipinos in their country. “I’d like to thank…
PH files diplomatic protest against China
THE Philippines has filed a diplomatic protest against China over the latter country’s recent moves in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea). During a press briefing on Thursday, May…
Humanity & Inclusion and FWD Group sign partnership to help youth with disabilities in Indonesia and Philippines access employment opportunities
Humanity & Inclusion (formerly known as Handicap International) and FWD Group recently announced a partnership to support youth with disabilities in Indonesia and the Philippines by improving their access to employment…
Pentagon disinvites China from major US military exercise
The Pentagon withdrew its invitation for China to participate in a major U.S.-hosted naval drill after a strong evidence showed that Beijing has deployed weapons in the Spratly Islands, violating…
PH gov’t concerned over Chinese bomber planes in South China Sea
The Philippines has “serious concern” over the Chinese bomber planes that landed on an island along the disputed South China Sea, said the country’s presidential spokesman. He added that the…
US raises concern over China’s militarization of South China Sea
The United States has raised “great concern” over China’s militarization of the South China Sea. U.S. news network CNBC reported on May 2, that China deployed antiship cruise missiles and…
President Duterte thanks Singapore gov’t for moral authority in hosting OFWs
SINGAPORE—President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday, April 28, thanked the Singaporean government for its moral authority in hosting the 180,000 Filipinos living and working here as he wrapped up his Singapore…
President Duterte extends help to single mother OFW in Singapore
SINGAPORE — President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday, April 28, has granted the wishes of a household service worker here who wanted to return home and start a small business. President…
President Duterte secures $185M in investment pledges from Singapore
Singapore — President Rodrigo Duterte witnessed the signing of US$185.7 million worth of investment agreements with Singaporean companies on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit…