Tag: Diplomacy
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Mary Jane Veloso Set to Return to the Philippines After Years on Death Row
Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipino worker who has been on death row in Indonesia since 2010, is set to return to the Philippines following successful negotiations between the governments of Manila and Jakarta. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin expressed gratitude towards Indonesia for facilitating Veloso’s return, describing it as a result of over a decade of…
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Philippine Senate Unanimously Approves Key Defense Pact with Japan, Alongside 16 Other Bills
In a significant move, the Philippine Senate has unanimously passed Senate Resolution No. 1248, endorsing the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) with Japan. This agreement, signed on July 8, 2024, in Manila, aims to enhance cooperation between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). The RAA is seen as…
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President Marcos Jr. Seeks Enhanced Agricultural Collaboration with Chile and WHO Engagement
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is pushing for deeper agricultural partnerships with Chile and more robust engagement with the World Health Organization (WHO) as the world moves beyond the global health crisis. These intentions were expressed during separate meetings at Malacañan Palace with Chilean Foreign Minister Alberto van Klaveren and WHO’s Western Pacific Regional Director,…
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2024 Marks a Pivotal Year for US-Philippines Relations, Says Ambassador
BAGUIO CITY – In a festive setting at the Ambassador’s residence in Camp John Hay, United States Ambassador to the Philippines, MaryKay Carlson, declared 2024 as a landmark year for the US-Philippines relationship. Speaking at the annual Christmas reception on December 3, 2024, Carlson highlighted the year’s significant achievements and milestones that have strengthened the…
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