MANILA – The United States Embassy in Manila on Friday issued a direct warning to American nationals against affiliating with insurgent groups, including the New People’s Army (NPA), the armed wing of the Communist Party of the…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said that their units are on alert for potential protests at the United States Embassy in Manila and other critical areas, following the US military attack on…
MANILA, Philippines — All non-immigrant visa applicants are now required to set their social media accounts to public, the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines announced on Tuesday. In an advisory posted on X on Tuesday, the U.S.…
MANILA, Philippines — The US Embassy in the Philippines will open a new Visa Application Center (VAC), launch an updated visa appointment system, and expand call center services to US citizens in the Philippines starting on Sept.…
The nuclear energy deal between the Philippines and the United States took effect on July 2. Known as the “123 Agreement,” it aims to transform the Philippines’ energy landscape through collaboration on clean energy and energy security.…
The US Embassy announced on Thursday, June 1, that it will increase its charges for regular nonimmigrant visas from $160 to $185 starting June 17, according to Consul General Mark McGovern. “But the good news is that…
MANILA, Philippines — On International Women’s Day March 8, Filipino entrepreneur Senith Araez received the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Outstanding Achievement Award from the United States government for her exemplary leadership in business and contributions to…
MANILA, Philippines — The United States government is supporting the construction of the P130 million ($2.4 million) National Virtual Training Center (NVTC) to enhance the capability of Philippine law enforcement personnel to respond to chemical security…
MANILA, Philippines — If Uncle Sam won’t allow him to see the Statue of Liberty, there’s always the Great Wall of China. Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa on Monday admitted that he’s disheartened by “rumors” that…
The US embassy’s diplomatically-worded “unsubstantiated yet credible” intel, which was the basis of a travel advisory issued over the Central Visayas, turned out to be credible after all. On the morning of April 11, suspected members of…
Presidential Assistant for the Visayas Michael Dino is asking the US Embassy to clarify an advisory, which they issued against travels to Cebu and Bohol, to prevent ill effects especially on local tourism. Dino said that the…
Following the issuance of a travel advisory by the United States Embassy in Manila warning American citizens about possible “kidnappings” by terrorist groups, Cebu City Councilor David Tumulak assured Cebuanos of “tightened” security in the city. In…
