The Philippine government is considering downgrading the Alert Level status for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Myanmar amid political unrest in the Asian nation. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Undersecretary Eduardo Jose de Vega said Thursday, June 22, that the government is seeking the...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) will be turning over its Assistance-to-Nationals (ATN) services for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) starting July. In a statement, the agency said the turnover will happen on July 1, 2023 in compliance with...
The Philippine government will continue to work with its partners from the civil society and the international community in its fight against trafficking in persons, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Tuesday, June 20. The agency's statement came as it noted the United States Department of...
The Philippines has welcomed the United Nations' move to adopt the first ever treaty to protect biodiversity—the High Seas Treaty—after the country's two-decade participation in its process "with high hopes and inspiration." Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Undersecretary Carlos...
Filipino seafarers should expect more opportunities to board Norwegian-owned and -controlled vessels as the Philippine government, through the embassy in Oslo, sought an agreement with Norway on recognition of Philippine-issued seafarers certificates. The development came as Philippine Ambassador to...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday confirmed that Manila is currently in talks with Washington on whether it would allow or not Afghan nationals to stay in the Philippines while waiting for their Special Immigrant Visas for eventual relocation to the United States. Ma. Teresita...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo has urged Filipinos to cherish the qualities exemplified by Filipino ancestors to achieve Philippine independence. 125th Philippine Independence Day (Noel Pabalate) In his message for the 125th Independence Day, Manalo honored the sacrifices of Filipino ...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo has called on the public to recognize the urgency to protect the oceans and reaffirm the commitment to preserve it as he believed that the world could secure a future where the bounties of the oceans are accessible to all. In his message...
The swift and sudden repatriation of a significant number of Filipino workers from Kuwait is actually a "positive development" on the relations between the two countries. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Undersecretary Eduardo Jose de Vega made the remark on Tuesday after a strained tie...
Israel's top diplomat, Foreign Minister Eliyahu Cohen, arrived in the Philippines on Sunday night to bolster ties of the two nations, particularly in the fields where Tel Aviv is expert of: agriculture, water, innovation and technology, and economy. Cohen will spend his first day in Manila with a...
STRENGTH IN DIVERSITY Malaysia's cultural dance show highlighted the different cultures of its people (Photo from Tourism Malaysia) One of the most intriguing aspects of the portrayal of diplomats in popular media is the misconceptions it can perpetuate. In a recent episode of Netflix’s hit...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday, May 30, ruled out the possibility the accident in Kuwait where a motor vehicle hit several Filipino cyclists was a hate crime. (Photo from Maya Cycle) DFA Undersecretary for Migrant Affairs Eduardo de Vega said this during the Laging Handa public...
