Tag: US-Philippine relations

Pres. Duterte confers Order of Sikatuna on outgoing US Ambassador Kim

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte conferred the Order of Sikatuna on US Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim during his farewell call in Malacanang on Monday, Sept. 7. The Order of Sikatuna is an order of diplomatic merit conferred upon diplomats, officials, and nationals of foreign states who have rendered conspicuous service in fostering, developing, and strengthening relations between their country and the Philippines. President Duterte also congratulated the outgoing US ambassador for his […]

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President Duterte to lead turnover ceremony of Balangiga bells

(Eagle News) – Malacanang said the handover ceremony of the Balangiga bells by the United States to the Philippines on Tuesday, Dec. 11, which will be led by President Rodrigo Duterte, is an “affirmation” of strong US-Philippine relations. The hand-over of the historic bells that were taken as war trophies from a Catholic Church in Balangiga town in Samar in 1901, will be held at a ceremony at the Villamor airbase in Pasay City. The […]

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US, Philippine troops launch new counter-terror drills

United States and Philippine troops have launched new joint counter-terrorism drills. The week-long joint operation involves live-fire training, rescues in combat situations, and mass-casualty situations aboard ships, according to the American side. The US embassy said the drills “will increase overall US and Philippine readiness, improve bilateral responsiveness to crises in the region, and further reinforce our illustrious decades-long alliance,” in a statement on Monday. “(The operation) perpetuates a long and lasting partnership founded firmly […]

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US-Philippine relations remain strong

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — Despite the criticisms and strong remarks uttered by President Rodrigo Duterte against the United States under the Obama administration, the relations between the two countries remain strong. After a 45-minute meeting between President Duterte and US Ambassador Sung Kim in Davao, Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said that the US ambassador assured the President that the US will continue to support the Philippines, especially in its efforts against terrorism by […]

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Duterte congratulates Trump; looks forward to enhanced US-PHL relations

  (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte offered his “warm congratulations” to U.S. president-elect Donald Trump, saying his administration is looking forward to working with him to enhance US-Philippine relations. In a statement relayed through his Communications Secretary Martin Andanar, Duterte said he wished US President-elect Trump “success in the next four years as Chief Executive and commander-in-chief of the US military.” President Duterte then said he was looking forward “working with the incoming administration […]

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