The first batch of Filipino evacuees from war-torn Gaza arrived in the Philippines on Friday, Nov. 10, after a series of “intense” and “round-the-clock” coordination among relevant government agencies, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo...
The Philippine government protested for the 58th time this year China's actions in the West Philippine Sea, including the latter's recent and second water cannon attack on a Philippine supply boat. The National Task Force-West Philippine Sea said Friday, Nov. 10, that the Philippine Embassy in...
At least 22 Filipinos were rescued, including two injured, while one was reported to be taken hostage and seven others remained unaccounted for amid retaliatory attacks launched by Israel against Hamas militants. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported the figures on Monday, Oct....
The Philippine government is checking on the situation of all Filipinos abroad every time a conflict in ​a host country breaks out. But how do they really do this? According to Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Undersecretary Eduardo Jose de Vega, the government does not go house-to-house...
Rafah Crossing, the Gaza-Egypt border that was supposed to open over the weekend, remains closed for the third straight day, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Monday, Nov. 6. Palestinians carrying foreign passports wait at the Rafah gate in the hopes of crossing into Egypt amid...
The Philippines has informed the European Union (EU) that it is making "major reforms" in its criminal justice system as both sides recently met to reaffirm commitment to protect and promote rule of law and human rights. According to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Manila told the regional...
Foreigners, including some 20 Filipinos, failed to evacuate from war-torn Gaza after the reported latest attacks along the route to the Egypt border, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Sunday, Nov. 5. Palestinians carrying foreign passports wait at the Rafah gate in the hopes of...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Saturday, Nov. 4, assured that contingency plans are ready in case the Israel-Hamas conflict escalates and spreads throughout the Middle East Bombing in Gaza (Photo from AFP) Citing DFA Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega, the Presidential Communications...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has appealed to its Israel counterpart to ensure the exit of Filipinos from Gaza as soon as possible. Bombing in Gaza (Photo from AFP) "On 02 November, Secretary (Enrique) Manalo requested a call with (Israeli) Foreign Minister (Eli) Cohen to follow up his...
Two Filipino doctors were among those who exited Gaza through the Rafah border crossing, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed on Thursday, Nov. 2. Humanitarian aid trucks arriving at a storage facility in Khan Yunis in the Southern Gaza Strip from Egypt after having crossed through the...
It is China, not the Philippines, that is intruding in Philippine waters, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said, asserting that the Navy frigate BRP Conrado Yap was operating in Bajo de Masinloc, part of the country's territory. BRP Conrado Yap (File photo) The DFA made the statement on...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is hopeful that the Rafah crossing, the border between Gaza Strip and Egypt, would open this weekend to allow Filipinos, who are caught in the Israel-Hamas strife to cross and seek refuge. Palestinians carrying foreign passports wait at the Rafah gate...
