Gyeongju: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. hailed the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, as a ‘very productive’ meeting, emphasizing that discussions among regional leaders offered valuable insights on trade, ar…
Month: November 2025
PH eVisa Processing Resumes in China
Beijing: The Philippine eVisa operations have officially resumed in China with a soft launch on Saturday, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced. The Philippine Embassy in Beijing and other foreign service posts in China will commence full …
PBBM Urges Peaceful Protests on Bonifacio Day Amid Concerns Over Potential Violence
Busan: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday called for peaceful demonstrations during the anti-corruption rallies scheduled for November 30, expressing hope that violence similar to the September 21 protests would not occur again.
According…
Marcos and Chile’s Boric Fast-Track Landmark Trade Deal at APEC
Santiago: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Chilean President Gabriel Boric have agreed to accelerate the signing of the Philippines-Chile Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), marking the Philippines’ inaugural free trade deal in L…
PH-US Task Force to Enhance Maritime Cooperation and Alleviate South China Sea Tensions
Kuala lumpur: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday defended the creation of a new Philippines-United States task force for the South China Sea, emphasizing that the initiative is designed to enhance coordination and reduce tensions amid marit…
PH, Timor-Leste Aim to Formalize Defense Cooperation as ASEAN Ties Strengthen
Kuala lumpur: The Philippines is actively pursuing a closer defense partnership with Timor-Leste, coinciding with the latter’s formal integration into the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). This development was highlighted during a bilate…