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PH, Canada visiting forces deal seen to be signed, ratified in 2025

Philippines, Feb. 10 -- The Philippines and Canada are looking to conclude the negotiations for a visiting forces agreement within 2025, the Canadian Embassy in Manila said. In a statement forwarded ... Read More


Canada to join next joint maritime cooperative activity in WPS: envoy

Philippines, Feb. 10 -- The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) will participate in the next multilateral maritime cooperative activity (MMCA) in the West Philippine Sea. Canadian Ambassador to the Philippines... Read More


US, Japan oppose China's threatening, provocative' activities in SCS

MANILA, Feb. 8 -- United States President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru have conveyed "serious opposition" to China's maritime claims as well as "threatening and provocative ... Read More


US Embassy tells staff to obey PH laws after busway row

Manila, Feb. 7 -- The United States Embassy in Manila on Friday reminded its staff to abide by Philippine laws after one of its personnel got in a heated argument with a traffic enforcer over the use ... Read More


PH keen to 'forward, revitalize' ties with Iran on 61st anniversary

Manila, Feb. 7 -- The Philippines, through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), expressed interest to promote and "revitalize" its relations with Iran as the two nations mark 61 years of diplomati... Read More


Ill-fated plane in surveillance mission at PH request before crash

Manila, Feb. 7 -- The United States military-contracted plane was providing intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance support at the request of the Philippine government when it crashed in Maguin... Read More


UK, PH eye bilateral deals on trade, maritime cooperation

Manila, Feb. 6 -- The Philippine government is looking at signing a number of new agreements with the United Kingdom ahead of the 80th anniversary of their bilateral relations in 2026, Department of F... Read More


PH hopes to seal visiting forces deal with New Zealand this 2025

Manila, Feb. 5 -- The Philippines is hoping to conclude talks on a visiting forces deal with New Zealand by the end of 2025, said Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. Tuesday night. In a chance int... Read More


Filipino travelers cautioned vs. rising influenza cases in Japan

Manila, Feb. 5 -- Filipinos residing and traveling to Japan were warned against the rising number of influenza cases there, according to an advisory released on Wednesday. The Philippine Embassy in J... Read More


DOH hails appointment of new PhilHealth chief

Manila, Feb. 4 -- The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday welcomed the appointment of orthopedic surgeon Dr. Edwin Mercado as the new President and Chief Executive Officer (PCEO) of the Philippine H... Read More