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U.S. imposes mandatory social media screening of visa applicants

Foreign students and exchange visitors applying for U.S. visas will now face stricter background checks, including mandatory reviews of their public social media activity. The...

US forces still in ‘defensive posture’ in Mideast—White House

Washington, United States—The White House insisted Monday evening that US forces remained in a "defensive" posture in the Middle East, despite a military buildup over...

Marcos touts economic gains, Philippine foreign policy on Independence Day

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Thursday hailed the country's continued economic growth and reaffirmed its independent foreign policy as he led the commemoration...

Lazaro to sustain Manalo’s gains under Marcos’ foreign policy

Incoming Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro has no issue taking over the leadership role at the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) midway into...

Expanded defense cooperation with allies

With the intense partisan politics that marked the recent midterm elections for national and local positions last May 12, the Marcos Jr. administration can...

Impact of US aid freeze ‘less severe’ on PH

The impact of US President Donald Trump’s decision to freeze foreign aid—leading to expected funding cuts for various global programs—is likely to be “less...

Trilateral Tango: PH, Japan, US in Trump 2.0

“The collective message stresses the need for a strong and resilient trilateral alliance to counter coercive forces” As the “Trump 2.0” presidency reshapes global dynamics...

Philippines ‘confident’ in US alliance amid Trump’s foreign policy shifts  

United States President Donald Trump's policy objective to find peace is always noble—how to achieve it is what we have to watch out for,...

Manalo: Philippines firm in defending WPS amid China aggression

The Philippines has not received any opposition from other countries regarding its position and activities in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) except for one,...

Marcos seeks stronger ties with Slovenia, Palestine

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. expressed hope for deeper ties with Slovenia and Palestine, emphasizing the importance of peace and a rules-based international order. He...

US exempts $336m PH military aid from freeze

Envoy says move shows strong alliance remains intact The United States has exempted $336 million for the modernization of Philippine security forces in its foreign...

China ‘firmly opposes’ new US tariffs, vows ‘countermeasures’

Beijing, China—China said Sunday it "firmly opposes" new tariffs imposed on Beijing by US President Donald Trump, vowing to take "corresponding countermeasures to resolutely safeguard...

Rubio widens exemption for US aid after freeze

Washington, United States—US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday widened exemptions in a sweeping freeze on foreign assistance, saying the United States would keep...

Japan leader stresses US role in Asia-Pacific security

Tokyo, Japan—Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba stressed on Friday the importance of close ties with the United States for regional stability, as he seeks to...
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