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China open to ‘managing differences’ with Philippines—embassy

The Chinese Embassy in Manila on Thursday said it supports open and constructive dialogue with the Philippines and encouraged the Department of Foreign Affairs...

Gov’t to China envoys: Stay calm, be professional

The Philippines on Wednesday called on Chinese diplomats in Manila to observe professionalism and mutual respect in their public statements, as tensions escalated over...

Palace explains roster of West Philippine Sea spokesmen

The appointment of Rogelio Villanueva Jr. as the first spokesperson for maritime affairs at the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reflects President Ferdinand Marcos...

No giving up Kalayaan Islands, President says

Malacañang on Friday rejected suggestions that the Philippines should give up the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG), stressing that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will not...

Philippines, ASEAN want hastened COC talks with China

The Philippines said on Friday it will seek to accelerate long‑running talks on a South China Sea Code of Conduct (COC) to a conclusion...

First Lady’s presence in China embassy event ‘personal’

Malacañang on Monday said First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos’ appearance at a concert by world-renowned classical pianist Lang Lang attended by Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan...

US suspends immigrant visa processing for 75 countries

Washington, United States—The United States said Wednesday it was suspending the processing of immigrant visas from 75 countries, President Donald Trump's latest move against foreigners...

Trump orders U.S. exit from 66 international organizations

United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday directed the withdrawal of his country from 66 international organizations, about half of which are United Nations...

Wish list 2026: Social and foreign policy agenda

To continue our wish list for this year, we focus on the social agenda that includes welfare, inclusion, and resilience. Government should expand social safety...

US pledges $2-b for UN aid, with ‘adapt, shrink or die’ warning

GENEVA—Washington has pledged an initial $2 billion for United Nations humanitarian aid in 2026—far less than it has provided in recent years—warning UN agencies...

Trump imposes full travel bans on 7 more countries, Palestinians

Washington, United States—US President Donald Trump on Tuesday sharply expanded a travel ban by barring people from seven more countries including Syria, as well as...

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,...
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