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Lorenzana says no idea on 'rumored' US visa cancellation

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 23 01:18 PM

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Thursday he had no idea if his diplomatic visa had already been revoked by the United States, after Sen. Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa confirmed that his travel permit to the world's richest country has been canceled. Read more »

US embassy urges citizens to depart Iraq immediately - statement

Reuters
Posted at Jan 03 05:14 PM

BAGHDAD - The United States embassy in Baghdad urged on Friday all citizens to depart Iraq immediately, hours after the U.S. killed Iranian Quds Force leader Qassem Soleimani and Iraqi militia commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis in an air strike. Read more »

Pentagon sending 750 troops to Mideast after embassy attack in Iraq

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 01 11:01 AM

WASHINGTON, United States - The United States is sending around 750 more troops to the Middle East immediately, following an attack by pro-Iranian demonstrators on the US embassy in Baghdad, the Pentagon said Tuesday.   Read more »

Robredo, US in talks for potential programs for anti-drug campaign

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 13 03:23 PM

Vice President Leni Robredo on Wednesday met with a United States delegation to discuss possible partnerships to help combat the illegal drug menace. Read more »

VP Leni makikipagpulong sa US Embassy kaugnay ng drug war

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 12 09:40 PM

Makikipagpulong sa Miyerkoles si Vice President Leni Robredo sa mga opisyal ng US Embassy kaugnay ng kampanya kontra ilegal na droga.  Read more »

VP Leni to meet with US Embassy officials on anti-drug campaign

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 12 08:08 PM

MANILA - Vice President Leni Robredo is set to meet officials from the United States Embassy in Manila on Wednesday to discuss possible American assistance in the country's campaign against narcotics following her appointment as co-chair of government's anti-drug body.  Read more »

Robredo open to US, UN ‘perspective’ in campaign vs illegal drugs

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 10 12:08 AM

Robredo on Saturday said she will meet with officials from the US Embassy and the United Nations to get different "information and perspective" on the country's drug war. Read more »

US Embassy, affiliated offices to close on Monday

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 10 09:53 PM

The embassy and its other offices will resume operations Tuesday, October 15. Read more »

2 rockets hit near US embassy in Baghdad: security sources

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 24 06:07 AM

BAGHDAD, Iraq—Two rockets landed near the US embassy in Baghdad overnight, security sources told AFP early Tuesday, with foreign diplomats there reporting emergency sirens repeatedly going off. Read more »

Foreign pedophile nabbed in Pampanga

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 17 12:41 AM

Authorities have arrested an American national accused of pedophilia in Angeles City, Pampanga last September 3, immigration officials said Monday. Read more »

California solon asks US Embassy to assist rights defender in Philippines

Steve Angeles, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 05 07:47 AM

Chinese-American Brandon Lee, who works with peasant communities, was shot multiple times outside his home in Ifugao province after he was tagged an "enemy of the state" on social media. Read more »

US Embassy closed on Monday, Sept. 2

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 30 05:34 PM

The United States Embassy said its offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2, in observance of the American holiday Labor Day. Read more »

US Embassy closed on Wednesday, Aug. 21

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 19 10:48 AM

The United States Embassy said its offices would be closed on Wednesday, Aug.21, in observance of the Ninoy Aquino Day. Read more »

US embassy inks deal with PNP to build counter-terrorism center

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 15 06:50 PM

MANILA - The United States embassy in Manila signed Thursday an agreement with the Philippine National Police (PNP) to build a new counter-terrorism training center in the country. Read more »

US Embassy warns public vs 'too good to be true' visa offers from fixers

Willard Cheng, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 15 03:28 PM

US Embassy fraud prevention manager Leon Gendin warns visa applicants against social media platforms that have “too good to be true offers.”  Read more »

‘Total rockstar’: US envoy praises new Manila Mayor Isko

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 12 06:57 PM

MANILA — The United States envoy to the Philippines had nothing but praises for Manila's new Mayor Isko Moreno when they met Friday.    Read more »

US Embassy denies reports Mina Chang named next envoy to PH

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 10 07:53 PM

MANILA - The United States Embassy on Wednesday denied reports that a US state department deputy assistant secretary has been named as the next American envoy to the Philippines.   Read more »

US embassy closed on July 4

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 03 05:49 PM

The Embassy of the United States in Manila and its affiliated offices will be closed to the public on Thursday, July 4, in observance of the 243rd anniversary of US Independence. Read more »

Aiming for an Ivy League school? State Department program helps Filipinos pursue college in US

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 29 01:13 PM

MANILA - Twenty-four-year-old Uriel Galace is leaving his job at the Department of Foreign Affairs after he received several graduate program scholarships from universities in the United States. Read more »

US urges PH, China: Avoid coercion, intimidation in asserting sea claims

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 15 12:51 AM

The United States has urged the Philippines and China to avoid using "coercion and intimidation" in asserting their claims in the disputed South China Sea, its embassy in Manila said Friday. Read more »