US Embassy to launch new Visa Application Center in PH

09/10/2024

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.…

Clean energy goals: Understanding the PH-U.S. nuclear energy deal

Pia Piquero 07/13/2024

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.…

US Embassy hikes nonimmigrant visa fees

Philipppine Daily Inquirer 06/04/2023

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…

Filipina business owner Araez receives award at U.S. Summit for Women Entrepreneurs

PR 03/09/2023

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…

U.S., Philippines break ground on training center for Chemical Threat Detection and Response

PR 02/11/2023

  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…

US visa canceled? Dela Rosa would rather go to China

Marlon Ramos - Philippine Daily Inquirer 12/17/2019

  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…

Credible after all: A personal reminder against confirmation bias

Ryan Macasero 04/15/2017

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…

Dino calls on US Embassy to clarify advisory

Doris C. Bongcac 04/10/2017

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…

Tumulak: Stay calm but alert

Nestle L. Semilla 04/10/2017

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…

No oust Duterte blueprint — US Embassy

12/29/2016

THE US Embassy in the Philippines on Wednesday denied the existence of a “blueprint” to oust President Rodrigo Duterte from power. In a report on Tuesday by the Manila Times, former US Ambassador to the Philippines Philip…

‘Security nightmare ang Pasko, New Year ug Sinulog’

Lloyd Suarez 12/04/2016

Lahap ra kaayo’g dila ning ubang mga tawo nga mang-akusar nga binuhatan sa Duterte administration ang pagtanom og bomba duol sa US Embassy aron gamitong basihanan sa pag-suspenso sa privilege sa writ of habeas corpus ug pagdeklarar…

Welcome to indies at MMFF

Rina Jimenez-David 11/29/2016

Met up, quite by accident, with noted director/documentarist Tikoy Aguiluz this Sunday and we got to talking about the controversy surrounding the choice of eight movies for the Metro Manila Film Festival. The lineup of entries is…

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