MANILA (November 7) -- The Philippines and Japan on Wednesday inked an agreement for two official development assistance (ODA) projects worth PHP5-billion for defense enhancement and PHP17.79 billion worth loan for the MRT3's complete rehabilitation. The aid for defense enhancement includes spare parts and maintenance equipment of UH-1H helicopters to the Philippine Air … [Read more...] about PH, Japan firms up development assistance on defense, MRT3
Department of Foreign Affairs
DFA to pursue ‘independent foreign policy’
MANILA (October 29) – Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro L. Locsin, Jr. said he will continue to pursue President Rodrigo Duterte's foreign policy direction by strengthening the country's relationship with traditional allies and reaching out to new partners in the international community. Locsin, during a meeting with senior officials of the Department of Foreign Affairs … [Read more...] about DFA to pursue ‘independent foreign policy’
UN Ambassador Teodoro Locsin accepts DFA chief post
DAVAO CITY (October 13) --- Ambassador to the United Nations Teodoro "Teddy Boy" Locsin Jr. has accepted President Rodrigo Duterte's offer to become the next secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), replacing Alan Peter Cayetano. On his twit, Locsin said "I was asked I said yes." Locsin is the country's permanent ambassador to the UN. He is a former … [Read more...] about UN Ambassador Teodoro Locsin accepts DFA chief post
2 Filipinos hurt, 41 rescued as ‘Mangkhut’ lashes HK
DAVAO CITY (September 17) -- Two Filipinos were hurt while 41 were rescued when Typhoon Mangkhut hit Hongkong over the weekend. Consul General Antonio Morales reported to the Department of Foreign Affairs that a Filipino tourist underwent leg surgery after she was hit by flying debris. Another Filipino was also hurt by falling debris but needed no hospital … [Read more...] about 2 Filipinos hurt, 41 rescued as ‘Mangkhut’ lashes HK
DFA upholds transparency on West Philippine Sea negotiations
DAVAO CITY (August 5)- There are no secret meetings with China on the issue of the West Philippine Sea, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano said. "All meetings are on record and some are even on Facebook, which goes to show that there are no secret deals," he pointed out. Cayetano said that all meetings between the administration and the … [Read more...] about DFA upholds transparency on West Philippine Sea negotiations
