Philippines

MANILA, June 3 — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy met Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr in Manila today and thanked him for his support and "clear position” on Russia’s invasion of its territories. The two leaders met at the Philippine presidential palace, after Zelenskiy made an…

SINGAPORE (AP) — China's defense minister on Sunday acknowledged the importance of newly renewed military-to-military communications with the United States as tensions escalate in the Asia-Pacific, while at the same time accusing Washington of causing the friction with its support for Taiwan and the Philippines.“We will not allow anyone to bring…

Blackbough Swim, an international swimwear brand based in the Philippines, continues its journey towards sustainability with its latest collaboration launching on June 3. Partnering with Filipino Artist Inya De Vera for the Bambi's Ballet Collection, this creative venture showcases…

FORT MAGSAYSAY, Philippines—Highlighting the U.S.’s commitment to supporting the Philippines in serving Filipino communities, members of the 8th Forward Resuscitative Surgical Detachment (8th FRSD) rolled up their sleeves…

The United Kingdom has expressed willingness to share its know-how on artificial intelligence (AI) with the Philippines.This was conveyed by British Ambassador to the Philippines Laure Beaufils during her courtesy call with Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero.“The UK will be happy to share with the Senate or the government in general,…

The Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines challenges the brightest young minds across the Philippines to join and win the EU Whiz 2024, set from August to October 2024. The EU Whiz is one of the events held by the EU Delegation to the Philippines in celebration of the 60 Years of EU-Philippines Diplomatic Relations. An exciting…

MANILA, Philippines — Small-scale fisherfolk said that they will continue fishing activities in the Philippine waters despite China's unilateral imposition of a four-month fishing ban in the South China Sea. The chapter of fishers' group Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (PAMALAKAYA) in Zambales said that it will defy…

Severe Tropical Storm "Aghon" (STS Aghon) is moving northeast over the Philippine Sea, east of Aurora Province. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration's (PAGASA) 8 a.m. update, the center was last spotted near Casiguran, Aurora.It has sustained winds of 140 kilometers per hour and gusts up…

(UPDATE) SIGNAL No. 1 was raised Friday over a wide area in central Philippines due to Tropical Depression "Aghon," the first storm to hit the country this year. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) Signal No. 1 is up over…

Chelsea Manalo was crowned as Miss Universe Philippines on May 22, 2024. Empire TV Philippines/ Filipino American Chelsea Manalo made history on Wednesday by becoming the first Black woman to be crowned Miss Universe Philippines.  Born to a…