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U.S. embassy in PH issues security alert following rising tension in Middle East

Jan 07, 2020 - 8:07 PM

The United States Embassy says heightened tension in the Middle East may bring security risks to Americans living abroad

US EMBASSY. The US Embassy in the Philippines advises Americans in the country to keep a low profile amid rising tensions in the Middle East. File photo by AFP

U.S. expresses 'full support' for PH anti-drug campaign – Robredo

Nov 13, 2019 - 3:57 PM

'Bilang kaibigan ng Pilipinas, gagawin nila ang lahat para tayo ay magtagumpay sa laban na ito,' says Vice President Leni Robredo, whose strategy against illegal drugs is focused on drug demand reduction and rehabilitation

'FRIEND' OF PH. Vice President Leni Robredo meets with the inter-agency working-level delegation from the United States government to discuss how to fight illegal drugs in the Philippines. Photos from OVP

Robredo to seek help of U.S. intelligence to go after drug lords

Nov 12, 2019 - 7:55 PM

'The problem of drugs is not unique to us. We won’t be able to solve this on our own. We really need to work with other countries, especially those near us,' the Vice President says

NOT JUST WITH U.S. Vice President Leni Robredo continues consulting with various local and international groups on how to reform President Rodrigo Duerte's drug war. File photo by Jire Carreon/Rappler

U.S. 'ready to assist' in search for missing plane, pilot in Aurora

Aug 11, 2019 - 2:51 PM

'We've been in touch with Philippine authorities to determine what assistance is needed and how we can help,' the embassy says

SEARCH FOR PLANE. Foreign Secretary Teddyboy Locsin gets help from the United States in the search of a missing plane and its pilot in Aurora. Background photo of Baler, Aurora from Shutterstock

U.S. embassy in DR Congo warns of 'possible terrorist threat'

Nov 25, 2018 - 12:33 PM

American authorities urge its citizens to 'keep a low profile' as crucial election in the crisis-gripped central African nation approaches

No U.S. pressure in Guatemala embassy move to Jerusalem – minister

Dec 28, 2017 - 7:16 AM

'This was a decision by the government, the state and the foreign policy of Guatemala," says Guatemala foreign minister Sandra Jovel

CAPITAL QUARREL. Guatemala is set to move their embassy from Tel Aviv to Israel.

U.S. embassy advises citizens of security measures in Manila

May 28, 2017 - 10:50 PM

The United States embassy in Manila tells Americans there will be possible checkpoints and increased police visibility in the capital

FACT CHECK: Is Manila cop who overran protesters back in service?

Jan 24, 2017 - 6:53 PM

Contrary to a post shared by anti administration accounts MPD chief Joel Coronel says PO3 Franklin Kho is still undergoing administrative investigation

EMBASSY CLASH. A police vehicle driven by PO3 Franklin Kho rammed through protesters in front of the US Embassy. File photo by Rob Reyes/Rappler

2 'persons of interest' in US embassy bomb try in police custody

Nov 30, 2016 - 1:31 PM

Chief Superintendent Oscar Albayalde National Capital Region Police Office director says the two men cannot be regarded as suspects yet pending further investigation

SUSPECT. PNP chief Director General Ronald dela Rosa, at a press conference in Camp Karingal on November 29, 2016, shows a computerized sketch of the person who left an improvised explosive device in a trash bin near the United States embassy on November 28. Photo by Ben Nabong/Rappler

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LOOK: Sketch of suspect in US embassy bomb try

Nov 29, 2016 - 5:37 PM

Philippine National Police PNP chief Ronald dela Rosa says the person who provided authorities information on the suspect will be given a reward

SUSPECT. PNP chief Director General Ronald dela Rosa, at a press conference in Camp Karingal on November 29, 2016, shows a computerized sketch of the person who left an improvised explosive device in trash bin near the United States embassy on Monday. Photo by Ben Nabong/Rappler

PNP: Criminal charges vs Kho, protesters in US embassy dispersal

Nov 21, 2016 - 10:05 PM

Both the police and the protester groups are guilty of inflicting physical harm against each other and several of them have sustained injuries as a result the report says

CLASH. Protesters and police clash outside the US embassy in Manila, October 19, 2016. Photo by Ben Nabong / Rappler

PNP: No reason for Manila police to ram through protesters

Oct 20, 2016 - 3:39 PM

But Metro Manila’s top cop says it would be wrong to label it as an instance of ‘police brutality’

'NOT BRUTALITY.' Philippine police and protesters clash right outside the US Embassy. Photo by Ben Nabong / Rappler

4 US Marines summoned to testify on Olongapo slay

Oct 17, 2014 - 7:34 PM

A witness says 3 male white foreigners looked for the suspect their buddy Pemberton after a transgender woman s murder

OLONGAPO MURDER. CCTV footage shows the victim, Jeffrey Laude, and the suspect before the crime allegedly happened in Celzone Lodge, Olongapo City.

US takes custody of suspect in transgender woman's slay

Oct 14, 2014 - 10:01 AM

The Philippines says it could ask the US to waive custody of the suspect in the murder of a transgender Filipino in Olongapo City

OLONGAPO MURDER. CCTV footage shows the victim, Jeffrey Laude, and the suspect before the crime allegedly happened in Celzone Lodge, Olongapo City.

US probes American tagged in Filipino's death

Oct 13, 2014 - 1:20 PM

The US Embassy says it is working closely with the Philippine National Police to identify the suspects in the murder of Jeffrey Laude in Olongapo City

OLONGAPO MURDER. CCTV footage shows the victim, Jeffrey Laude, and the suspect in a hotel before the crime allegedly happened in Celzone Lodge, Olongapo City.

US Embassy continues visa processing

Oct 02, 2013 - 2:20 PM

Activities of the consular affairs bureau are funded by fees from visa applicants and won t be affected by US government shutdown caused by the appropriations lapse

NOT AFFECTED BY SHUTDOWN. United States embassies around the world, including in Manila, will continue visa processing despite the temporary government shutdown caused by the budget lapse. File photo by EPA/Rolex Dela Peña

No 'specific' threats vs embassies, PH says

Aug 05, 2013 - 7:11 PM

The DFA says the Philippines has not received specific security threats but has beefed up security nonetheless

NO ENTRY. A checkpoint leading to the US embassy compound in the Yemeni capital Saana is seen on August 3, 2013. Photo by AFP/Mohammad Huwais

Fil-Am, 2 sons injured in Asiana crash

Jul 09, 2013 - 11:18 PM

The Filipino American woman and her 2 children have been discharged from the hospital the Philippine consulate says

CRASH. Passengers evacuate the Asiana Airlines Boeing 777-200 that crashed while landing at the San Francisco Airport. Photo by David Eun via Path.com

US embassy closed due to floods

Aug 01, 2012 - 10:40 AM

Giant waves poured water from Manila Bay onto Roxas Boulevard and the US embassy compound