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Oil stockpiling deal eyed between Philippines, United States
MANILA, Philippines — The United States, a key actor in the Middle East war that has rattled global fuel supply chains, is now keen to help the Philippines establish its planned strategic petroleum reserves. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin met with her US counterpart, Chris Wright, on Oct. 15 in Washington to explore ways to expand bilateral energy cooperation between the two countries.
China grip on Philippine nickel cited as reason to back Pax Silica
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines' inclusion in Pax Silica could allow it to process its own nickel and break its dependence on China, which buys most of the country's ore at prices it "almost dictates," the Philippine ambassador to the US said. Ambassador Jose Manuel Romualdez said Pax Silica would help the country's mining industry by shifting processing onshore instead of shipping raw ore to China, which he said holds a "near-monopoly" over Philippine nickel.
Phippine business chamber 'very concerned' by new US tariffs
MANILA, Philippines — A top Philippine business group said Friday it was "very concerned" by a fresh round of US tariffs the Trump administration has said are tied to forced labour concerns. The imposition of a 12.5% tariff is the latest in a series of whiplash US levies on the archipelago nation of 116 million, Washington's sole treaty ally in Southeast Asia. A 19% tariff was announced in 2025 only to be struck down by the US Supreme Court.
Marcos Jr. meets with US, Japan, Australia ministers
MANILA, Philippines — As they navigate through “interesting times,” President Marcos and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio yesterday reaffirmed the “deep ties” between the two allies as they tackled key issues, including China and artificial intelligence. Rubio paid a courtesy call on Marcos at Malacañang as fresh tensions rose in the South China Sea following the Chinese coast guard’s attack that injured a Philippine Navy personnel at Ayungin Shoal on Monday.
Philippine fumbles potential $1 billion US defense loan
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines missed its chance to receive a $1-billion defense loan from the United States through a bipartisan defense bill last year due to bureaucratic hurdles and restrictions imposed by domestic law. Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel Romualdez said American officials had already offered $1 billion to strengthen Manila’s defense capabilities with “lenient” terms attached.
Missile message to Beijing? US to increase its fire power in Philippines
The United States plans to deploy additional advanced missile systems to the Philippines as part of efforts to strengthen deterrence in the South China Sea, with the treaty allies jointly condemning what they described as China’s “illegal, coercive, aggressive, and deceptive activities” in the disputed waters.The announcement followed annual bilateral talks held on Monday in Manila, where US and Philippine officials discussed expanding security, political and economic cooperation, including...
Marcos invited Trump to ASEAN Summit, says PH ambassador
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has invited United States President Donald Trump to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in the Philippines, Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez said. Speaking on OneNews' "Storycon" on Saturday, February 7, Romualdez said Marcos extended the invitation during his visit to the White House in July 2025.
Ex-DPWH chief Manuel Bonoan returns to Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — Manuel Bonoan, the former secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways caught in the flood control scandal, has returned to the Philippines, the Bureau of Immigration said. In a statement on Sunday, January 18, the bureau said Bonoan arrived Sunday morning at Ninoy Aquino International Airport aboard China Airlines flight CI0701 from Taipei, Taiwan. Immigration authorities said Bonoan arrived without a travel companion.
Bonoan sought longer US stay amid flood control probe - envoy
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez said that former Department of Public Works and Highways secretary Manuel Bonoan requested a one-month extension of his stay in the US. In a DZBB interview on Friday, January 16, Romualdez said that Bonoan requested the extension due to his wife’s eye operation. “Hanggang February 15 daw babalik siya diyan,” he said.
Philippine Embassy: U.S. bill seeking to end dual citizenship not yet law
MANILA, Philippines — A recently filed bill in the United States Senate that seeks to end dual citizenship remains only a proposal and is far from becoming law, the Philippine Embassy in Washington said. In an advisory on Saturday, December 6 (Manila time), the embassy said the measure must still undergo extensive deliberations in both chambers of the U.S. Congress and may or may not advance depending on lawmakers’ decisions.
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