Tag: Ishiba

  • Philippines Optimistic About Trump-Ishiba Summit’s Impact on Indo-Pacific Region

    The Philippines has expressed optimism following the first summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, which took place in Washington, D.C. on February 7, 2025. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in Manila highlighted the summit as a positive development for the Indo-Pacific region. DFA spokesperson Ma. Teresita Daza stated…

  • Trilateral Leaders’ Call Rescheduled to Monday Due to Wildfires

    The scheduled trilateral phone conversation involving President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., outgoing US President Joe Biden, and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has been rescheduled to Monday morning, Manila time. Originally planned for Sunday, the delay was announced by Malacañang and attributed to the wildfires currently raging in Los Angeles. According to Presidential Communications Secretary…