DFA chief meets with Oman foreign minister who noted positive contributions of Filipinos in country Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr., visited Oman’s Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs Yusuf bin Allawi, at the Foreign Ministry in Muscat, in his first official visit to Oman.

Philippines slams U.S. “brazen interference” in internal affairs The spokesperson of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday slammed the United States senators anew for what it called “brazen interference” in Philippine internal affairs. Japan to provide additional P2B to fortify Metro Manila bridges vs earthquakes The Philippines and Japan on Thursday, January 9, exchanged diplomatic notes that would allow additional Japanese aid for the strengthening of two bridges in Metro Manila against earthquakes US, Russia, China to send ships to Philippines fleet review The navies of the United States, China, and Russia are among those that will send ships to…

PHL envoy says US reso on De Lima poses undue interference on domestic affairs Philippine Ambassador to Washington Jose Manuel Romualdez on Friday hit a US Senate resolution seeking the release of detained opposition Senator Leila De Lima and the dropping of charges against journalist Maria Ressa, saying it may be potentially interpreted as “undue interference” in the country’s domestic affairs. New Chinese envoy urges PHL to support ending violence in HK China’s new ambassador has urged the Philippines to oppose moves by “external forces” to meddle in the ongoing situation in Hong Kong, which has been racked by months…

PH to maintain ‘beneficial relations’ with US, China; independent foreign policy means not to take sides – SFA Locsin This was the message conveyed by Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. as he explains the country’s strategy on how to navigate the geopolitical tension in the South China Sea without the risk of becoming “everyone’s enemy.” Carpio blasts honors given to Chinese envoy The Duterte administration’s conferment of awards on the outgoing Chinese ambassador is an insult to Filipinos who had fought and died to defend the country from foreign invaders, retired Supreme Court justice Antonio Carpio said. Hungarian firm…

PHL to pursue independent foreign policy if it gets tougher on Russia Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar on Friday said the Philippines will continue to implement its independent foreign policy approach should it get tougher when dealing with Russia.. ‘Russia trip affirms Philippines’ independent foreign policy’ President Duterte yesterday arrived from his five-day official visit to Russia, a trip that he said affirmed the Philippines’ independent foreign policy.

Locsin: DFA has filed 60 diplomatic protests vs China since 2016 The Duterte administration has so far filed “more or less 60” diplomatic protests against China since 2016, Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr said on Wednesday, September 4. PH, Singapore reaffirm close relations President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and Singaporean President Halimah Yacob reaffirmed their ties Monday as both leaders look forward to a stronger cooperation in the coming years. Locsin: Philippines getting more aid from Japan than China Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. said Wednesday (Manila time) the Philippines has benefited more from Japan than China despite closer ties…