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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…
Canada ‘stupid’ for raising human rights concerns in helicopter deal – Duterte
President Rodrigo Duterte is still angry at Canada over the botched $233-million helicopter deal, months after a Canadian company cancelled on him. Before the Filipino community in South Korea on Sunday,…
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…
Duterte lands TIME magazine cover anew for tough leadership
‘Strongmen era’ is here Known for his tough rhetoric, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been named among the world’s “strongmen” in an upcoming cover of TIME Magazine’s international edition, which…
President Duterte declares deployment ban in Kuwait permanent
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Sunday, April 29, announced that the ban on the deployment of workers in Kuwait will stay permanently. “There will be no more recruitment for —…
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…
PH gov’t to use ‘every opportunity to uphold, protect’ OFWs’ rights
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte assured the public that the government will seize all opportunities to uphold and protect the rights of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). “Rest assured that your government…
President Duterte holds bilateral meetings with Vietnamese PM, Indonesian President
SINGAPORE — President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday, April 27, met with Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and Indonesian President Joko Widodo at the sidelines of the Association of Southeast…
Duterte admin backs order for Australian missionary to leave PH
Malacañang has defended the Bureau of Immigration’s (BI) order on Australian Catholic nun Patricia Fox to leave the Philippines after it canceled her missionary visa. “We stand by the Bureau…
President Duterte in Singapore for the 32nd ASEAN Summit
SINGAPORE — President Rodrigo Duterte arrived in Singapore Thursday, April 26, for the biannual summit of the 10 Southeast Asian leaders. Upon arrival at the Changi International Airport, President Duterte,…
President Duterte to champion plight of migrant workers during ASEAN Summit
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Thursday, April 26, pledged to advance the plight of migrant workers during the 32nd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Singapore. In his…
BI orders Sister Fox to leave PH
The Philippine Bureau of Immigration (BI) has ordered Australian Catholic missionary Patricia Fox to leave the country after it forfeited her missionary visa for engaging in “partisan political activities.” The…
Kuwait assures safety of OFWs
The government of Kuwait on Monday, April 23, has assured the safety of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the Gulf state. According to the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA),…
Palace: Protest issue with Kuwait resolved
Malacañang on Tuesday, April 24, confirmed that President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s meeting with Kuwaiti Ambassador Musaed Saleh Ahmad Althwaikh to resolve issues concerning the welfare of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs)…
Palace blasts EU over latest drug war remarks
European Parliament insists PH should follow due process Malacañang on Friday, April 20, slammed the European Parliament yet again over the latter’s latest resolution urging the Philippine government to stop…
Palace accuses Australian nun of lying, shows her photo speaking at rallies
Malacañang on Friday, April 20, belied claims that 71-year-old Australian Catholic missionary Patricia Fox has not spoken at rallies she attended in the Philippines. During a news briefing, Palace Spokesperson…