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Rocket attack hits near US embassy in Iraq capital: US military source

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Feb 16 12:46 PM

Multiple rockets hit near the US embassy in Iraq's capital early Sunday, an American military source said, the latest in a flurry of attacks against US assets in the country. Read more »

'National tragedy': Ex-top diplomat calls for action vs VFA termination

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 12 02:07 PM

MANILA - A former top diplomat on Wednesday called for public action against President Rodrigo Duterte's decision to terminate the Philippines' Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the United States, urging Congress and the Supreme Court to take the lead.  Read more »

VFA, tuluyan nang ibinasura ng gobyernong Duterte

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 11 09:06 PM

Tuluyan nang kinansela ng pamahalaang Duterte ang Visiting Forces Agreement ng Pilipinas at Estados Unidos.  Read more »

Duterte won’t entertain US efforts to ‘salvage’ VFA: Palace

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 11 08:36 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte will not accommodate efforts by the United States to “salvage” the Visiting Forces Agreement as the Philippines sought to formally terminate the deal on Tuesday, Malacañang said.   Read more »

US: PH intent to cancel VFA a 'serious step with significant implications' on alliance

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 11 05:40 PM

The Philippines' intent to terminate its Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the United States is a "serious step with significant implications" on the long-standing alliance between the two countries, the United States Embassy in Manila said Tuesday.  Read more »

US embassy debunks 'fake news,' clarifies visa policy in PH still stands amid n-CoV cases

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 10 05:36 PM

The United States Embassy in the Philippines clarified Monday that its visa policy for Manila remains as it debunked a false advisory alleging the suspension of visa applications. Read more »

Babaeng nagsaboy ng pintura sa US Embassy inaresto

Fred Cipres, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 06 08:29 AM

MANILA - Inaresto ang isang babaeng parte ng grupo ng mga kabataang aktibista na nagsaboy ng pintura sa US Embassy sa Maynila ngayong Huwebes ng madaling-araw.  Read more »

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 »