TOAST TO US-PH TIES. US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo (standing) offers a toast during a luncheon hosted by President Marcos Jr. at the Malacañan Palace on Monday. Flanking them are Speaker Martin Romualdez (left) and Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin. Raimondo is leading a high-level mission of American business leaders …
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Marcos: PH won’t waver in defending sea rights
DANKE, GERMANY. President Marcos waves to the Filipino community who gathered at the Marriott Hotel in Berlin to greet him at the end of his two-day state visit to Germany on Tuesday before heading to the Czech Republic. Behind Mr. Marcos are Speaker Martin Romualdez (left) and Agriculture Secretary Francisco …
Read More »US-Japan-PH trilateral meet set next week
A trilateral meeting between the Philippines, United States, and Japan on further enhancing defense and economic cooperation will be held in Manila next week, multiple sources said. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Japan Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa will be in the capital ahead of a planned summit of …
Read More »President secures $4b investment pledges from German businesses
BERLIN—President Marcos secured investment agreements worth at least $4 billion or approximately P220 billion during his three-day working visit to Germany. “We have secured business deals worth $4 billion in Germany, the EU’s economic powerhouse,” Mr. Marcos said on Wednesday. “Last year’s significant investments from Germany underscore theirconfidence in us …
Read More »PCO: At least $4 billion worth of investment deals secured during PBBM working visit to Germany
The PCO has said President Bongbong Marcos has secured at least $4 billion or P220 billion worth of investment deals during his three-day working visit in Germany./PCO/ (Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos has secured at least $4 billion worth of investment deals during his working visit to Germany, the Presidential Communications …
Read More »Germany to help train Pinoy troops—Marcos
PBBM IN BERLIN. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (left) and President Marcos inspect a military honor guard during a welcome ceremony in front of the Chancellery in Berlin, on March 12. AFP President, Chancellor stress peace, development in meet BERLIN—Germany will help the Philippines train its troops amid its challenges in …
Read More »China wanted PH to recognize its control over Ayungin, DFA reveals
China wanted the Philippines to recognize Beijing’s control of Ayungin Shoal or Second Thomas in the West Philippine Sea, one of many proposals and counter-proposals that have led to a stalemate in the vital waterway, the Department of Foreign Affairs said Tuesday. In a statement, the department said the proposal …
Read More »House panel cancels SMNI franchise right
THE House of Representatives’ Committee on Legislative Franchises on Tuesday voted to terminate the broadcasting privilege granted to Swara Sug Media Corp., also known as Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI). Meanwhile, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri issued a 48-hour show-cause order to Pastor Apollo Quiboloy for failing to attend the …
Read More »PBBM arrives in Germany for three-day working visit
President Bongbong Marcos has arrived in Berlin, Germany for a three-day working visit./PCO/ (Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos has arrived in Berlin, Germany for a three-day working visit. According to the Presidential Communications Office, the plane carrying the President, First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos, and the Philippine delegation arrived at the Brandenburg …
Read More »American firms to invest $1b
TOAST TO US-PH TIES. US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo (standing) offers a toast during a luncheon hosted by President Marcos Jr. at the Malacañan Palace on Monday. Flanking them are Speaker Martin Romualdez (left) and Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin. Raimondo is leading a high-level mission of American business leaders …
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