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Department of Migrant Workers plays a crucial role

by Ambassador B. Romualdez - December 22, 2024 - 12:00am

The demand for overseas Filipino workers continues to grow, with foreign employers preferring Filipinos because of their admirable work ethic.

Economic diplomacy

by Ambassador B. Romualdez - December 15, 2024 - 12:00am

Following the instructions of President Marcos, our team at the Philippine embassy in Washington, DC is going full blast with our economic diplomacy efforts as we continue our engagements with US legislators and...

Like-minded countries fully support the Philippines

by Ambassador B. Romualdez - December 8, 2024 - 12:00am

Clearly, the recent passage of a US Congress House Resolution serves as a strong statement reinforcing the longstanding friendship, mutual commitment to security and economic partnership between the Philippines and...

Trump immigration policy spelled out

by Ambassador B. Romualdez - December 1, 2024 - 12:00am

Although the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States will take place on Jan. 20, 2025, it’s quite clear what the incoming administration’s immigration policy...

The very real threat of a nuclear war

by Ambassador B. Romualdez - November 24, 2024 - 12:00am

The escalating war in Ukraine is already sending chills down the spine of many people, most especially those in Europe.

Anticipating the Trump immigration policy

by Ambassador B. Romualdez - November 17, 2024 - 12:00am

Over the past week, one of the main topics of discussion not only here in Washington, DC but in many parts of the globe is the immigration policy of president-elect Trump. Many of our media friends from the Philippines...

A new day in America

by Ambassador B. Romualdez - November 10, 2024 - 12:00am

With a loud resounding voice, the American people have clearly spoken, electing Donald J. Trump as the 47th president of the United States.

Fil-Ams split in the coming US election

by Ambassador B. Romualdez - November 3, 2024 - 12:00am

There are clear indications that many Filipino Americans around the United States are split on who they will vote for in the coming US election.

Amid the dark clouds, there is a silver lining

by Ambassador B. Romualdez - October 27, 2024 - 12:00am

The recent typhoon that hit our country has once again brought to center stage the devastation and suffering our people have to endure due to climate change.

All eyes on the US elections

by Ambassador B. Romualdez - October 20, 2024 - 12:00am

With just a little over two weeks left before the Nov. 5 presidential elections in the United States, never in the history of the world has so much attention been focused on this election. Poll results show the race...

Technology: The future is here

by Ambassador B. Romualdez - October 13, 2024 - 12:00am

I was in San Francisco for a couple of days where I was invited to deliver remarks and take part in a forum for the Fleet Week Senior Leaders Seminar onboard the USS Tripoli, an America-class amphibious assault ship....

Powering up the economy

by Ambassador B. Romualdez - October 6, 2024 - 12:00am

I was in New York recently for the 79th UN General Assembly where world leaders, policy makers and experts gathered to discuss the most pressing challenges that the world is facing today, among them climate cha...

We’re living in challenging times

by Ambassador B. Romualdez - September 29, 2024 - 12:00am

I’m currently in New York for the 79th UN General Assembly high-level meetings together with the Philippine delegation headed by our Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo, DFA Undersecretary Teresa Lazaro...

Politics could ultimately kill the cat

by Ambassador B. Romualdez - September 22, 2024 - 12:00am

There is that old saying “curiosity can kill a cat” – and in our country, too much politics could ultimately kill all of us. As the May 2025 midterm election draws near with the filing of certificates...

Extradition treaties – important tool against transnational crimes

by Ambassador B. Romualdez - September 15, 2024 - 12:00am

One of the crimes considered as the most heinous and serious worldwide is the sexual abuse and trafficking of minors and children who are among the most vulnerable members of society.

The ills of social media

by Ambassador B. Romualdez - September 8, 2024 - 12:00am

Initially, social media was meant to help people connect with their friends and loved ones who are unable to meet face-to-face due to geographical distance by using digital technology.

Right – not might – will ultimately prevail

by Ambassador B. Romualdez - September 1, 2024 - 12:00am

Never in the history of the Philippines has so much focus and attention been given to our national security and survival as a nation than what we are experiencing today.

‘Where did she Guo? Paano siya naka Alice?’

by Ambassador B. Romualdez - August 25, 2024 - 12:00am

In typical fashion, Filipinos use humor to express their exasperation – sometimes anger and frustration – at ridiculous situations. As the title of this column suggests, people are coming out with jokes...

Illegal Chinese syndicates: A serious security threat

by Ambassador B. Romualdez - August 18, 2024 - 12:00am

There are clear indications that illegal gambling operators have been, and continue to be, used extensively for the infiltration of Chinese nationals that are engaged in criminal activities and as such, pose serious...

Philippines-Vietnam relations

by Ambassador B. Romualdez - August 11, 2024 - 12:00am

The Marcos administration’s multilateral approach in dealing with the challenges we face in the South China Sea has always been an aspiration, especially with fellow members of the Association of Southeast...

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