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Russia: PH a promising and very important partner in Asia-Pacific region

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Philippines is a promising and very important partner of Russia in Asia-Pacific region, this was stated by Russia Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev during his bilateral meeting with President Benigno Aquino III November 18 at the sidelines of the recently concluded APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting at the Philippine International Convention Center. The Department of Foreign Affairs […]

Rizal Monument lights up with colors of France

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Philippines’ Rizal Monument in Luneta lights up in the French national colors in a display of support for France and in unity with the rest of the world following recent events in Paris, the Department of Tourism said. The Rizal Monument stands as a visual icon of the Philippines proud heritage and is as a […]

Razak, Xi hold meeting in Manila: ‘Malaysia, China ties now at highest level in history’

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Prime Minister of Malaysia Najib Razak and President of China Xi Jinping held a bilateral meeting in Manila November 17. Both leaders are in Philippines for APEC Leaders’ Meeting. “We agreed that relations between Malaysia and China is now at the highest level in history,” the Malaysian prime minister said in his website NajibRazak.com, written […]

Obama: PH, our ally, can count on the United States

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“The United States has been committed to the security of this region for more than 70 years. We have a treaty obligation, an ironclad commitment to the defense of our ally, the Philippines. You can count on the United States,” United States President Barack Obama said after touring Philippine Navy’s BRP Gregorio del Pilar. Obama […]

PH, Vietnam establish strategic partnership boosting defense, maritime cooperation

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The Philippines and Vietnam today established a strategic partnership that will enhance economic, agricultural, defense, and maritime engagements. Philippines Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario and Vietnam Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Binh Minh signed the Joint Statement on the Establishment of a Strategic Partnership between Philippines and Vietnam, during the bilateral […]

US President Obama to visit a ‘coastal facility’ in Philippines

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United States President Barack Obama, aside from attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Meeting this week, will also visit a coastal facility in Philippines. President Obama is “going to a coastal facility in the Philippines to showcase our maritime cooperation with the Philippines,” Obama’s Deputy National Security Adviser for strategic communication Ben Rhodes said […]

Amphibious assault ship USS Essex patrols West PH Sea

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The Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) conducted set of routine operations in the South China Sea (West Philippine Sea) as part of a deployment to the Western Pacific from November 7 to 10, Essex ARG Public Affairs said. Essex ARG includes the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), the amphibious transport dock USS […]

PAGASA Modernization Act signed into law

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Republic Act No. 10692 known as the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) Modernization Act of 2015 which aims to revitalize the country’s weather bureau was signed into law by President Benigno S. Aquino III. This will effectively provide funds for the enhancement PAGASA’s capability in providing services to protect the people and […]

PH retains UN Commission on International Trade Law membership

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The Philippines retained its membership at the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL). “The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) re-elected the Philippines to the UN Commission on International Trade Law on November 09,” the Department of Foreign Affairs said. UNGA held elections to elect 23 members to the UNCITRAL to serve from June […]