Manila would be able to raise South China Sea-related issues that could 'embarrass' Beijing and nudge it into a compromise, analysts say A seat on the UN Security Council would give the Philippines its highest-profile platform yet to confront Beijing over its expansive claims in the South China Sea.

Rival South China Sea claimants also agreed to continue the implementation of Manila’s resupply missions to a disputed shoal.

The Philippines said it expressed “serious concern” over the presence of Chinese vessels near its shores during talks with China on their South China Sea dispute.

Senator Loren Legarda recognized the importance of honoring and supporting retired officers and employees of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), whom she said have dedicated their lives to serving the nation.

A group of Afghan nationals arrived in the Philippines for the processing of special immigrant visas in order to resettle in the United States.

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has strongly condemned the killing of Filipina Marvil Facturan Kocjancic, allegedly by her husband, Mitja

The Philippine government, through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), condemned the murder of Marvil Facturan-Kocjančič, who was killed while on holiday vacation with her husband in the Slovenian resort town of Bled last year.

The Philippines agreed last July to temporarily host a U.S. immigrant visa processing center for a limited number of Afghan nationals aspiring to resettle in America. Department of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Teresita Daza said the Afghan nationals who ...

Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya will visit the Philippines from January 14 to 15 to strengthen their strategic partnership amidst an "increasingly complex security environment", Manila's Department of Foreign Affairs said Friday.

JAPANESE Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya will visit the Philippines from Jan. 14 to 15 to strengthen their strategic partnership amid an "increasingly complex security environment," Manila's Department of Foreign Affairs said Friday.

The suspect behind the killing of 27-year-old Marvil Facturan-Kocjančič is already under the custody of the authorities, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs, adding that the Philippine government remains in constant communication with the victim’s mother.

a spokesperson for the Philippines' Department of Foreign Affairs. Daza said the Afghan nationals had completed extensive security vetting and undergone full medical screenings before they arrived.