Category Archives: FOREIGN RELATIONS

September 20, 2022, 8:52 am

MANILA – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Tuesday (Manila time) held a series of dialogues with around three United States (US)-based companies in New York City.A short video clip of Marcos’ separate meetings with the executives of NUscale Power, WasteFuel, and… Read More

Marcos woos US investors: PH economy ‘robust, resilient’

September 20, 2022, 8:35 am

MANILA – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday enticed more American businesses to invest in the Philippines, assuring them that the country has a robust and resilient economy.Speaking before the business leaders from United States (US), Marcos shared that his administration is… Read More

Marcos sees stronger PH-US alliance in coming years

September 19, 2022, 9:21 pm

MANILA – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday (Manila time) expressed hope that relations between the Philippines and United States (US) will be stronger in the near future.In a speech during a meeting with the Filipino community in the New Jersey, Marcos said he was… Read More

BUSINESS, FOREIGN RELATIONS

CHINA TO OPEN MARKET FOR DURIAN FROM DAVAO

September 9, 2022 GOTO BUSINESS & NEWS DIRECTORY Leave a comment

PH durians pass inspection; import permit seen in 2022: China

MANILA – China will likely issue permits allowing the import of durian fruits from Davao to China this year, the Chinese Embassy in Manila said Wednesday.This after an Embassy-commissioned team of experts completed their market access investigation in the region.”Fresh durian from the… Read More

FOREIGN RELATIONS, PRESIDENT BONGBONG MARCOS

$14.36B in biz deals bagged by Marcos in Indonesia, Singapore trips

September 8, 2022 GOTO BUSINESS & NEWS DIRECTORY Leave a comment

“These investment deals are just the beginning of foreign investors’ interest to invest in the Philippines.”

The Philippines has secured USD14.36 billion (PHP804.78 billion) in investments from President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos’ “fruitful” and “engaging” inaugural state visits to Indonesia and Singapore.

Marcos thanked the governments of both Indonesia and Singapore for the opportunity to reaffirm their friendship and explore avenues of cooperation that will benefit their respective countries. READ MORE

FOREIGN RELATIONS, WEST PHILIPPINE SEA, WORLD

PHILIPINE OIL EXPLORATION DEAL WITH CHINA DEAD

June 27, 2022 GOTO BUSINESS & NEWS DIRECTORY Leave a comment

LOCSIN: PH TERMINATED TALKS

The Philippines was the one that initiated the termination of oil exploration talks with China, Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. revealed Thursday.In his speech during the Department of Foreign Affairs’ (DFA) Foundation Day, Locsin said both sides tried to negotiate for… Read More

SEA ROW WON’T HINDER POSSIBLE PH-CHINA JOINT OIL DEAL

The ongoing maritime row between the Philippines and China will not hinder plan to possibly hold a joint exploration for oil and gas resources in the disputed West Philippine Sea (WPS), Malacañang said on Tuesday.“Kaya nga po mayroong usapin na habang hindi pa nareresolba… Read More Also Read: CHINA EXPLORING OIL … Continue reading Sea row won’t hinder possible PH-China joint oil deal→

CHINA EXPLORING OIL IN DISPUTED SOUTH CHINA SEA

Chinese scientists drill in contested area amid rising tensions Chinese scientists have carried out deep-sea drilling in the disputed South China Sea to obtain sediment core, according to state media, a move that is expected to fuel tensions in the region. They retrieved the sediment core – measuring 231 metres (758 feet) – using a Chinese-made drilling … Continue reading CHINA EXPLORING OIL IN DISPUTED SOUTH CHINA SEA→