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Japan, Philippines vow to boost security ties over China concern

Manila, Philippines—Japan and the Philippines vowed Wednesday to strengthen security cooperation to counter China's actions in key sea trade routes, amid speculation incoming US President...

Remembering US-Philippines ties under the Carter administration

As the world bids farewell to Jimmy Carter, America's longest-lived president who passed away at 100, Manila Standard looks back at his presidency's impact...

Philippine Embassy vows to protect Filipinos in US regardless of immigration status

The Philippine Embassy assured that assistance and consular services will remain accessible to all Filipino nationals in the United States, regardless of their immigration...

Philippines reaffirms UNCLOS ideals, commits to peaceful dispute resolution

The Philippines reaffirmed its commitment to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) as the cornerstone of peaceful dispute resolution,...

‘Indonesia may allow Veloso to serve time in Philippines’

Indonesia is considering transferring Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipino death-row inmate, to a prison in the Philippines. Veloso has been imprisoned in Jakarta after...

‘US-PH defense ties to prosper under Trump’

The Philippines remains a vital geostrategic location for global trade, indicating that even under President-elect Donald Trump’s “America First” policy, US-Philippine defense cooperation will...

Carlson: US-Philippines alliance ‘ironclad’ regardless of 2024 election results

US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson is confident that the US-Philippine relations will continue to be robust whoever wins the 2024 presidential race...

WPS a major factor among 2025 voters

Foreign policy, particularly the escalating tensions in the West Philippine Sea, plays a pivotal role in shaping voter sentiment and influencing candidate preferences for...

South Korea eyes VFA with the Philippines—envoy

South Korea is looking at the possibility of also signing a pact along the lines of a Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the Philippines,...

China the top challenge in US history — Washington senior diplomat

“The Cold War pales in comparison, the official said.” China presents the top challenge to the United States in all of its history, surpassing the...

Philippines, China to resume talks amid escalating tensions in West Philippine Sea 

The Philippines and China agreed to resume discussions in Beijing this month following a series of confrontations in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).  This development...

DFA pushes for swift ratification of Marine Biodiversity pact

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) advocated for the swift ratification of the agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the...

G7 nations back Manila, condemn Beijing’s maritime bullying in South China Sea

The Group of Seven (G7) countries expressed strong support for the Philippines following the latest collision incident near Escoda or Sabina Shoal, reiterating their...

PH-Vietnam bolster defense ties; PCA opening Manila arm

The Philippines is seen to be gaining the favor of the broader international community as evidenced by the forging of defense ties with more...
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