Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Location

Japan, IOM tie up to boost maternal, child health in BaSulTa

Manila, Jan. 22 -- Japan and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) rolled out a three-year program that will strengthen maternal and child health in remote areas in Basilan, Sulu and Tawi... Read More


PH hosts 1st Myanmar stakeholders meet; de-escalation discussed

Manila, Jan. 22 -- The Philippines has hosted a meeting among political and ethnic groups from Myanmar, the first under its chairship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). In a state... Read More


PH, China in talks for 'roadmap' to manage SCS tensions - envoy

Manila, Jan. 21 -- The Philippines and China have reached a "preliminary consensus" for the creation of a roadmap that would help manage tensions in the South China Sea, Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan d... Read More


DOT leaves travel tax fate to lawmakers

Manila, Jan. 21 -- The Department of Tourism (DOT) is leaving to lawmakers the decision on whether to scrap the travel tax imposed on Filipinos departing overseas. "We understand the recent concerns ... Read More


India donates 30 tons of relief materials to PH calamity victims

Manila, Jan. 20 -- The Indian government has delivered 30 tons of humanitarian aid to provinces severely affected by earthquakes and deadly cyclones that hit the country last year. Indian Ambassador ... Read More


PH grants 14-day visa-free entry to Chinese tourists

Manila, Jan. 15 -- Chinese nationals planning to visit the Philippines for tourism and business purposes are allowed to enter the country visa-free for 14 days, starting Jan. 16, the Department of For... Read More


Gov't aid continues for Filipino teen injured in Swiss fire

Manila, Jan. 9 -- Assistance for Kean Kaisser Talingdan, the 16-year-old Filipino injured at a fire in a Switzerland ski resort on New Year's Day continues, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) ass... Read More


Japanese FM set to visit PH, meet Lazaro Jan. 15

Manila, Jan. 9 -- Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu will visit to the Philippines and hold a bilateral meeting with his counterpart, Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro, on Jan. 15,... Read More


PH begins ASEAN 2026 chairship, vows to steer reg'l peace, prosperity

Manila, Jan. 8 -- Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro has met with Myanmar's top military leaders as she assumes her role as special envoy of the 2026 Association of South... Read More


PH Navy hosts outgoing, incoming Australian defense attaches

Manila, Jan. 7 -- The Philippine Navy (PN) on Wednesday announced it had hosted the outgoing and incoming Australian defense attaches during their joint courtesy call last Jan. 6, highlighting the str... Read More