Tag: Russia-Philippine ties

PHL assigns first defense attaché to Russia in 40 years

(Eagle News)—–The Philippines has assigned its first defense attaché to Russia in 40 years. Philippine Ambassador to Russia Carlos Sorreta said on his Facebook page that Colonel Dennis Pastor and his administrative assistant Technical Sergeant Pablito Igne arrived on Thursday, May 3, in Moscow. “They reported for duty… and went straight to work,” Sorreta said. According to Sorreta, “Colonel Pastor’s assignment is another milestone in our relations with Russia.” “He will play an important role in […]

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Russia PM Medvedev says “new chapter” in PHL-Russia ties opened; adds Russia ready to “expand ties”

(Eagle News) — Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev expressed willingness to “expand (Russian) ties”  with the Philippines, noting that a “new chapter” in the relationship between two countries has already been opened. In bilateral talks held on Monday night, Medvedev said that such ties could expand to include the areas of culture, politics, trade, business, among others. Duterte said in the aspect of trade,  the Philippine government has plans of organizing a trade event that […]

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