Philippines, China exchange ‘strong protests’ over South China Sea clash
Manila, July 28 (IANS) The Philippines and China have made “strong” protests over an encounter between the vessels of the two countries in South China Sea waters. The protests were exchanged during a meeting between Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the Foreign Ministers’ […]
Philippines, India working on preferential trade agreement: Ambassador Josel Ignacio
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) India and the Philippines are working toward a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) with the objective of expanding the range of goods traded between the two countries while investment cooperation is also growing steadily, the Philippines Ambassador to India, Josel F. Ignacio, said on Wednesday. The bilateral trade continues to grow […]
Philippines envoy hails PM Modi’s leadership, highlights growing bilateral ties
New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Ambassador of the Philippines to India, Josel F Ignacio on Wednesday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, saying that India is far different from what it was several decades ago and now heading to becoming a ‘Viksit Bharat’. In an interview with IANS, Ignacio appreciated PM Modi’s efforts in strengthening […]
Tsunami waves observed in Japan after powerful quake off Philippines
Tokyo, June 8 (IANS) Tsunami waves of several centimetres to around 20 cm have been observed along Japan’s Pacific coast as well as other parts of the country after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Monday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The weather agency issued tsunami advisories for coastal areas stretching from […]
Japan, Philippines to launch destroyer export talks
Manila, May 5 (IANS) Japan and the Philippines agreed to establish a framework for working-level talks on the export of used destroyers to the Philippines, on Tuesday, reported Local media. The agreement was done between Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and his Philippine counterpart Gilberto Teodoro in Manila. Minister Koizumi is currently visiting the Philippines […]
Philippines’ ASEAN chairmanship faces delicate balancing act amid rising tensions: Report
Kuala Lumpur, March 6 (IANS) With growing regional tensions in South-East Asia, the Philippines’ ASEAN chairmanship will be evaluated not by new declarations but by how effectively it can stabilise the bloc through prudent diplomacy, sustain dialogue among fragmented stakeholders, and ensure the forum’s relevance in addressing shared challenges, a report detailed. “As the Philippines […]
Tropical storm Nokaen raises lahar risk near Philippines’ Mayon volcano
Manila, Jan 16 (IANS) The first tropical cyclone of this year, tropical storm Nokaen, locally named Ada, may trigger lahars and muddy streamflows around Mayon Volcano on Luzon island, authorities said on Friday. The state weather bureau, PAGASA, said Nokaen is packing maximum sustained winds of 65 kilometres per hour near the center, with gusts […]
Philippines extends sugar import ban until December 2026
Manila, Dec 21 (IANS) The Philippines’ Department of Agriculture on Sunday said the ban on sugar importation will remain in place until December next year, extending protection for local producers amid improving supply conditions. “Based on the current outlook for sugar production and demand, a longer import moratorium than initially suggested is necessary,” Agriculture Secretary […]
India, Philippines celebrate 75 years of relationship with cultural summit in Cebu
Cebu, Feb 17 (IANS) A statue of Tamil saint and poet, Thiruvalluvar was unveiled over the weekend during the Indo-Philippine Cultural and Educational Exchange Summit held in Cebu, known as the Philippines’ Queen City of the South, to celebrate 75 years of the establishment of India and the Philippines ties. Ambassador Harsh Kumar Jain unveiled […]
Trade mission from Philippines to arrive in Jordan to strengthen economic ties
AMMAN(RAHNUMA): A delegation of 13 Philippine companies and senior officials will arrive in Jordan on Sunday as part of a business, trade, and investment mission aimed at deepening economic cooperation between the two nations. The mission, scheduled for Feb. 11-12 in Amman, will see the Philippine delegation engage with 39 Jordanian companies in efforts to […]
