Philippines, US looking forward to trilateral pacts with Japan, Australia
No details on the trilateral cooperation sought were bared, but Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel Romualdez earlier said that joint patrols were possible.
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Biden, Marcos ‘significantly’ strengthened US-Philippines alliance: Blinken
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken also pointed out how the Philippines and the US launched new initiatives together to create economic opportunities for Americans and Filipinos.
Bongbong Marcos discusses with China recent Chinese, Filipino vessels near-crash
A Chinese coast guard ship cut off a Philippine patrol vessel carrying journalists in the disputed South China Sea, causing a near-collision.
Philippines looks to ‘sole treaty partner’ US to strengthen ties: Marcos
President Marcos also stressed the need to find ways to strengthen alliances “in the face of the new economy post-pandemic.”
Marcos, Biden cite importance of respecting sovereign rights in South China Sea
In a joint statement of the leaders, Marcos and Biden also supported the rights of Filipino fishermen’s rights to pursue their livelihoods within the Philippines’ EEZ.
Philippines inflation rate on a ‘downward trajectory,’: Neda chief
The country’s inflation rate eased to 7.6 percent in March, the second month in a row since 8.7 percent in January.
Philippines-Czech Republic to explore further cooperation in agriculture, transport
Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala noted that Czech firms can provide technical assistance and expertise to the Philippine National Dairy Authority.
Philippine president orders creation of team to mitigate El Nino impact
Marcos also wants the government, particularly the Department of Health, to focus on illnesses that people usually get during El Nino.
Overseas Filipino workers in Taiwan safe; situation in self-ruled island ‘very normal’
This comes despite the Chinese Ambassador's indication that the welfare of 150,000 OFWs might be jeopardised if Manila does not “unequivocally oppose” Taiwan’s independence.
Nearly P43 billion released for over 8.5 million senior citizens’ health insurance
“Our elderly will always remain vital members of our society, who have spent their productive years contributing to their communities", the authorities noted.