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Philippines expects to formalize Code of Conduct in 2026

Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Theresa Lazaro said the Philippines will uphold the commitments made by regional leaders in 2023 on the South...

US to factor obesity, special-needs children in refusing visas

Washington, United States—The United States will consider obesity or having children with special needs as reasons to reject immigrant visas, in the latest salvo by...

Japan PM to advance defense spending target

TOKYO – Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi aims to achieve the target of spending two percent of GDP on defense two years early,...

Japan eyes hike in visa fees for international visitors

Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya said on Friday that the government is considering raising visa fees for foreign visitors, as current fees remain low...

Russia: ‘No alternative’ to Ukraine offensive

MOSCOW – The Kremlin on Wednesday said it had no choice but to continue its military offensive on Ukraine, as Moscow rejected US President...

PH reaffirms relations with ASEAN members

THE Philippines has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening partnerships with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as it prepares to host the ASEAN...

North Korea’s Kim open to US talks –if can keep nukes

SEOUL – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says he has “fond memories” of US President Donald Trump and is open to future talks...

North Korea declares nuclear statehood

SEOUL – North Korea said its status as a nuclear-armed state is “permanently enshrined” in its law and “irreversible,” state media reported Monday, condemning...

U.S. eyeing shortened visa durations for students, journalists

The United States is aiming to shorten the duration of visas for foreign students and journalists, a government proposal showed Wednesday, as President Donald...

Taiwan matters

"Would reliance on the US of A as treaty alliy prove to be foolhardy?" IT SUDDENLY dawned on me that I am writing about Taiwan...

Philippines sees no issue if Japan amends Constitution to define SDF

The Philippines' new foreign minister has said she sees no problem if Japan were to amend its pacifist Constitution to clarify the legal status...

No qualms about good PH-China ties—Trump

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he has no objection to the Philippines maintaining good relations with China, pointing out that even the...

Local firms looking at investing in US ammo hub project in Subic

A number of companies in the Philippines are interested in joining a potential consortium that would establish an ammunition production facility in Subic, according...

U.S. imposes mandatory social media screening of visa applicants

Foreign students and exchange visitors applying for U.S. visas will now face stricter background checks, including mandatory reviews of their public social media activity. The...
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