Tag: Ambassadors

Europe demands answers, diplomats summoned after Navalny’s death

PARIS, Feb 19, 2024 (AFP) – A host of European governments Monday summoned Russian diplomats following the prison death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne said during a visit to Argentina that Russia’s ambassador in Paris would be summoned, while Norway’s foreign ministry issued a statement that it was calling on its top Russian diplomat “for a talk” about Navalny’s death. “In the conversation, Norwegian views will be conveyed about […]

President Duterte welcomes eight new ambassadors

  President Rodrigo Duterte welcomed eight new ambassadors to the Philippines, hoping to forge stronger cooperation on COVID-19 response, trade and investment, defense and security, and climate change with the states they represent. Among those who presented their credentials to President Duterte in Malacañang on Wednesday were the new ambassadors of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of Belgium, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United Arab Emirates, Italy, Kingdom of Sweden, Israel […]

For the first time, Pres. Duterte welcomes 5 new ambassadors to the PHL through virtual ceremony

  (Eagle News) — In the first-ever virtual presentation of credentials ceremony, President Rodrigo Duterte welcomed five new ambassadors to the country on Friday, June 19. President Duterte affirmed the Philippines’ “friendly and cooperative” ties with the State of Palestine, New Zealand, Canada, Islamic Republic of Iran, and Socialist Republic of Viet Nam as he received the credentials of their respective ambassadors, hoping stronger ties with the countries or state they represent. Malacanang said that […]

Various PHL int’l envoys greet EBC on its golden anniversary

(Eagle News) — The Philippine ambassador to the United States and other Philippine envoys assigned in the US and Canada congratulated Eagle Broadcasting Corporation on its 50th anniversary on April 26, as they wished the media corporation more years of success. Philippine Ambassador to US Jose Manuel “Babe” Romualdez noted the long years of public service and information dissemination of the media network which has bureaus and correspondents abroad. “On behalf of the Philippine embassy […]

Iglesia Ni Cristo: 103 years of victory – Foreign dignitaries’ courtesy call to INC Central Office

(Eagle News) — Even dignitaries – ambassadors representing their countries — are taking interest in the Church of Christ. Envoys from different countries visited Iglesia Ni Cristo Executive Minister Brother Eduardo V. Manalo at the INC Central Office to show their respect and appreciation for the positive impact of the Church Of Christ on people’s lives. “For the members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo, we recognize this as blessings that come from heaven. Activities like […]

President Aquino receives credentials of nine new ambassadors

  PRESIDENT Benigno S. Aquino III welcomed nine new ambassadors to the Philippines as they presented their credentials in Malacañang Palace on Tuesday. President Aquino, assisted by Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Laura del Rosario and outgoing presidential protocol chief Celia Anna Feria, received the credentials of two resident ambassadors and seven non-resident ambassadors at the Palace’s Rizal Hall. The President first received the credentials of resident ambassadors Mohammad Tanhaei of the Islamic Republic of Iran and […]

Ambassadors support peace in Mindanao

Envoys from at least 24 countries last Thursday, October 15 signed a declaration stating their support for the draft Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL), which would hopefully bring long and lasting peace in southern Philippines. At the sidelines of the signing, British ambassador to Manila Asif Ahmad said that peace in Mindanao is a fundamental concern for the international community. The current peace process in Mindanao is not just a national issue, but also, an international […]