Joseph Pedrajas

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PH calls for abolition of au pair system for Filipinos in Norway

The Philippine Embassy in Oslo has pushed for the abolition of au pair, or shared responsibility, system in Norway as the government aims to advance the Filipino migrant workers’ welfare there.

Filipino cyclists hurt in hit-and-run incident in Kuwait

Several Filipinos in Kuwait were hurt after an allegedly intentional hit-and-run incident in the Gulf nation, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed on Saturday, May 27.

Japan extends PH P6.9-B loan for MRT-3 rehab

The Philippines and Japan have signed a maximum amount of P6.9 billion (17.4 billion yen) loan agreement for the rehabilitation of the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3).

Chinese embassy justifies presence of buoys in PH waters

China sees nothing wrong with sending its own buoys to the Philippine waters, saying it is "in accordance with the law."

PH hopes to reach agreement with Kuwait on shelters for overseas Filipinos

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is hopeful that the Philippines and Kuwait would come up with a set-up that would serve the interests and protect the respective laws of both countries.