L-R: First Lady Liza Marcos-Araneta joins Her Royal Highness Princess Hajah Masna, Ambassador-at-large, center, and Megawati Dato Paduka Haji Manan, Ambassador-Designate of Brunei Darussalam to the Philippines in opening the ceremonies celebrating the 40th anniversary of the establishement of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Brunei. Source link
Financing has long been recognized as a barrier to accelerating decarbonization in Southeast Asia. A successful transition to a low-carbon economy – especially in the region’s low- and middle-income countries – will rely heavily on two things. The first is international concessional finance and the second, stronger climate targets to accelerate investor interest. Both are […]
Cristina Chi – Philstar.com November 7, 2024 | 9:59pm MANILA, Philippines — Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo congratulated the United States for the successful conduct of its national elections on Wednesday, November 6, saying it showed the “robustness of American democratic values and institutions.” “The elections reaffirm the strength and resilience of the United States’ […]
The energy at Cork Elite Manila in BGC was electric as CHERRY Philippines and its celebrity brand ambassador, Ms. Heart Evangelista-Escudero, hosted the highly anticipated “Strike a Pose” event on November 4, 2024. The event offered more than an opportunity to meet Heart, a renowned fashion icon; it encouraged creativity and self-expression. Winners of the CHERRY […]
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Article content THITU ISLAND, South China Sea — Philippine forces retook an island in the South China Sea Wednesday in the first such combat exercise in the disputed waters as Chinese navy ships kept watch from a distance, the Philippine military chief said. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., who witnessed the drills from a navy frigate, […]
FILIPINO experts on international strategic relations believe America’s general policy on China and on the Philippines remain, regardless whoever wins in the Oval Office. However, the Philippines should be prepared for surprises if former President Donald Trump is re-elected. “If there is one issue that brings Republicans and Democrats together, it’s China. From our standpoint, […]
The House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability is looking at a total of P612.5 million in potential misuse of confidential funds managed by the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and Department of Education (DepEd) under Vice President Sara Duterte. Manila Rep. Joel Chua, chair of the panel expressed frustration over what he […]
The Philippine military chief has reiterated calls for Beijing to compensate for damages and return rifles seized during a violent confrontation in the disputed South China Sea that left a Filipino sailor with a severed thumb. General Romeo Brawner Jnr said his side was demanding payment for two inflatable boats damaged by Chinese forces in […]
Cristina Chi – Philstar.com November 1, 2024 | 6:44pm MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and the European Union have moved beyond general language to explicitly condemn “illegal, coercive, aggressive and dangerous actions” in the South China Sea following high-level talks in Manila on Tuesday, October 29. In a joint statement issued after their second maritime […]