Philippines

Tensions between China and Philippines escalate after spying case

Published on: April 3, 2025
08:38

Beijing, Apr 3 (Prensa Latina) China confirmed the arrest of three Filipino citizens accused of spying amid a context of diplomatic tensions between the two countries.

Philippines shelters victims of volcanic eruption

Published on: April 2, 2025
09:24

Manila, Apr 2 (Prensa Latina) The authorities In Bago, in Negros Occidental, have built a temporary settlement for those affected by the eruption of Kanlaon in December, unlike other localities still seeking solutions in the Philippines.

Philippines confirms support to Islamic community

Published on: March 31, 2025
17:02

Manila, Mar 31 (Prensa Latina) The Speaker of the Philippine House of Representatives, Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, today reaffirmed the commitment to promote policies that will improve the lives of Muslim Filipinos, ensuring equality and respect for all.

Philippines and Canada conclude defense negotiations

Published on: March 7, 2025
12:42

Manila, Mar 7 (Prensa Latina) The Philippine Department of National Defense (DND) announced the conclusion of negotiations for the proposed Status of Visiting Forces Agreement between the Philippines and Canada.

China rejects continued presence of U.S. missiles in the Philippines

Published on: February 12, 2025
10:03

Beijing, Feb 12 (Prensa Latina) China today reiterated its opposition to the permanent deployment of the US "Typhon" missile system in the Philippines and criticized Manila's stance on the issue.

Food security emergency declared in the Philippines

Published on: February 3, 2025
10:52

Manila, Feb 3 (Prensa Latina) The Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) today declared a food security emergency for rice due to an extraordinary increase in rice prices in the country.

China and Philippines hold consultation mechanism on the South Sea

Published on: January 16, 2025
11:42

Beijing, Jan 16 (Prensa Latina) Representatives of China and the Philippines presided today in the southern city of Xiamen, Fujian province, the tenth meeting of the bilateral consultation mechanism on the South Sea.

Philippines and India review bilateral ties

Published on: January 14, 2025
12:08

Manila, Jan 14 (Prensa Latina) Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed his intention to improve bilateral ties with India, amid political challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.

Chilean foreign minister visits the Philippines

Published on: December 7, 2024
00:31

Santiago, Chile, Dec 7 (Prensa Latina) Chilean Foreign Minister Alberto van Klaveren met in Manila with the Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported in a statement on Friday.

Philippines hosts 4th FRLD board meeting on climate resilience

Published on: December 2, 2024
16:04

Manila, Dec 2 (Prensa Latina) The Philippines is hosting the 4th meeting of the Board of the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD), starting on Monday and marking a milestone in the country's commitment to climate resilience.

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