Philippines

Zarif meets with Philippine president's special envoy

TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met and held talks with the Philippine president’s special envoy in Tehran on Tuesday.

Iran becomes a member in OPCW’s executive council

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – the Islamic Republic of Iran became a member of the Executive Council of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) during the 24th Annual Conference of members of the Organization.

Iran basketball books 2020 Olympics ticket after beating Philippines

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – The National Iranian Men's Basketball Team thrashed Philippines to secure a place in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

‘Kejal’ to vie at Cinemalaya filmfest. in Philippines

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – Iranian feature film ‘Kejal’ directed by Nima Yar will take part at the 15th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival in the Philippines.

Iran beats Philippines to reach semis in 2019 Indoor Hockey Asia Cup

TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – National Iranian hockey team beat the Philippines 18-2 in its fourth successive win to secure its place in the 2019 Men's Indoor Asia Cup semis as the Pool A winner.

Iran basketball B team loses to Philippines at 2019 William Jones Cup

TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – The Iran men's national basketball B team lost its first match at 2019 William Jones Cup to a team from the Philippines in its match on Friday.

‘The Silhouettes’ wins Karlovy Vary’s Docs in Progress award

TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – ‘The Silhouettes’, by Iranian filmmaker Afsaneh Salari, won the Docs in Progress award of the Eastern Promises industry section of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in Czech Republic.

Iran condemns terrorist attack in Philippines

TEHRAN, Jul. 01 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi condemned Friday’s terrorist attack in the southern Philippines.

Rouhani voices hope for expansion of ties with Philippines

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has offered congratulations to his Philippines counterpart Rodrigo Duterte on the country’s National Day, expressing hope for further expansion of relations between the two states.

Iran, Philippines sign MoU on tech. cooperation

TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) – In a ceremony attended by Philippines' Secretary of Science and Technology, Tehran and Manila signed an MoU on nanotechnology and medical cooperation in the Iranian capital on Sunday.

Iran condemns deadly bomb attack in Philippines

TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman condemned Sunday’s blasts in the southern Philippines and extended sympathy to the families of victims.

Iran basketball reaches 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup by beating Philippines

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – The Iranian national basketball team has defeated Philippines in the fifth window of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 Qualifiers to secure world cup ticket.

‘Kupal’, ‘The Fox’ win prizes at Philippine's Cebu filmfest.

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – Two Iranian titles, ‘Kupal’ by Kazem Mollaei and ‘The Fox’ by Sadegh Javadi, have won awards at the 7th Cebu International Film Festival in the Philippines.

Iran sympathizes with hurricane victims in US, Philippines

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi has offered sympathy to the families of the victims, and the people who have been affected by the two severe storms in the United States, the Philippines, and China.

Iranian volleyball players win 2nd match at AVC cup

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – Iran women's national volleyball team have won against Philippines in their second match of the 6th Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Women’s Cup in Thailand.

Filipino filmmaker:

Iranian cinema conveyor of first-rate ideas

TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – A former filmmaker now turned artist from the Philippines, currently a jury member in Iran’s 31st International Film Festival for Children and Youth, has commended the Iranian cinema, saying that it conveys outstanding concepts and values.

Chinese-Filipino consortium to invest $7bn in Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – Iran has reached an agreement with a consortium of Chinese and Filipino firms under which the consortium will invest up to $7 billion in a project related to the country’s petrochemical industry.

Iranian women unsuccessful at FIBA 3x3 World Cup

TEHRAN, Jun. 11 (MNA) – Iranian women’s team that is attending Women’s FIBA 3x3 World Cup for the first time in the history, suffered its third consecutive loss at the competitions.

Deputy CBI governor:

Suitable condition prepared to attract FDI

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Deputy Governor of Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Akbar Komijani said that proper terms and conditions have been prepared in the country in the field of attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).

Zarif receives Philippine pres. envoy in Tehran

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – Jose de Venecia, the Special Envoy of the Philippine president, met with Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif on Sunday in Tehran.

ICAPP head:

Peace in Middle East brings peace to other parts of Asia

Tehran, Feb. 03 (MNA) –On Saturday afternoon in Tehran, the chairman of ICAPP called for rapproachment between Iran-Saudi Arabia, saying peace in MD brings security to the whole Asia.

Iran aces Asia Zurkhaneh, Palahvani Wrestling C’ship

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Iranian wrestlers managed to claim title at the 2017 Asia Zurkhaneh and Palahvani Wrestling Championship held in the Philippines.

Philippines pushing for Shia-Sunni dialogue

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) –The special envoy of Philippine President Duterte for intercultural dialogue, is pushing for talks between Sunni and Shia Muslims, no matter how “difficult”, “slim” and “almost impossible” it may sound.

Rouhani:

Iran welcomes expansion of ties with Philippines

TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – President Hassan Rouhani, while calling for stronger relations with the Philippines, said private sector could play a major role in development of bilateral cooperation.