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DFA tells China: Pag-asa, Sandy Cay are part of PH

Manila, May 29 -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday rebuked and rejected anew China's claims over the Spratlys, including the Sandy Cay or Pag-asa Cay 2 in the nearby Pag-asa Island.... Read More


Aussie envoy: ASEAN COC must not ignore rights of 3rd party states

Manila, May 29 -- Australia renewed its call for a South China Sea code of conduct (COC) that would not prejudice the rights of third party states on the vital sea lane. Australian Ambassador HK Yu m... Read More


Timor-Leste gov't to deport ex-lawmaker Teves

MANILA, May 28 -- The government of Timor-Leste confirmed on Wednesday it has decided to deport and ban expelled lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr. from entering the Southeast Asian state for 10 years. In a ... Read More


PH urged to ratify early 'politically' beneficial UN high seas treaty

MANILA, May 28 -- The early ratification of a United Nations treaty that aims to protect the high seas would politically boost the Philippines' position regionally and globally, France's envoy and int... Read More


Saudi Arabia announces 265 fully-funded scholarships for Filipinos

MANILA, May 28 -- Saudi Arabia is opening 265 fully-funded scholarships for Filipino undergraduate and graduate students for Academic Year 2025-2026. The Saudi Arabian Embassy in Manila said the scho... Read More


DOT defends Mindanao amid US travel advisory

Manila, May 27 -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Tuesday defended Mindanao as a safe destination. The statement comes after reelected Cagayan de Oro Rep. Rufus Rodriguez called out a United State... Read More


New Zealand to have 9-day 'education roadshow' in PH

Manila, May 27 -- The New Zealand government is set to hold a nine-day education roadshow in the Philippines to encourage Filipinos to pursue higher education in the country. Education New Zealand Ma... Read More


PH committed to back Timor-Leste bid to ASEAN - incoming DFA chief

Manila, May 25 -- The Philippines will continue supporting Timor-Leste's membership bid to become a regular member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), incoming Foreign Affairs Secre... Read More


Japan extends scholarship application for Filipinos until May 30

Manila, May 24 -- The Japanese Embassy in Manila has extended until May 30 the application period for Filipinos interested to apply for the research category of the 2026 Japanese Government (MEXT) Sch... Read More


EU-launched platform seeks to advance PH green transition

Manila, May 24 -- Filipino and European private and private sectors now have a one-stop-shop in their quest to help boost the Philippines' green transition through the website www.greeneconomy.ph. Th... Read More