The Philippines has commended the United Nations Security Council for crafting a resolution that underscores the urgent need to address the escalating crisis in Gaza. In a statement on Thursday, June 20, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said the resolution reaffirms the international...
The slogan "All Eyes on Rafah" is trending on social media following the deadly blast that occurred in one of the remaining cities declared as safe zones in Gaza amid the prolonged Israel-Hamas war. At least 45 people, mostly women and children, were reportedly killed in the incident that...
The Philippines has welcomed a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution that calls for an immediate ceasefire in war-torn Gaza, saying it was “long overdue” and must be implemented “immediately.” DFA (File Photo/MANILA BULLETIN) In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on...
With the arrival of the last batch of Filipinos from Gaza on Wednesday, Feb. 21, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said it has successfully completed its repatriation program in the war-torn territory. The last batch of 14 Filipino repatriates from war-torn Gaza arrive in Manila on...
President Marcos has called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and to prevent further escalation. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) Marcos made the call in his speech during a bilateral meeting with Vietnam President Vo Van Thuong in Hanoi on Tuesday, Jan....
ILOILO CITY – Catholics in Iloilo and Guimaras were urged to find peace in their hearts and express solidarity with the children of Gaza amid the Israel-Hamas war this Christmas. ARCHBISHOP Jose Romeo Lazo (center) leads the Christmas Day Mass at the Jaro Metropolitan Cathedral in Iloilo City....
In terms of legislation, Senator Francis Tolentino believes that there should be more stand-by funds allotted for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who will go to dangerous places for their employment. “Hindi lang repatriation, kundi hanggang sa makabalik sa normal na buhay. Maayudahan sila...
One of the two Filipinos freed by Hamas after being taken hostage to Gaza from Israel has returned home to the Philippines. Jimmy Pacheco, who was set free on Nov. 24 after 49 days in captivity, arrived in the country on Monday, Dec. 18, and was welcomed by his family, composed of his wife, his...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Thursday, Dec. 14 said the agency is eyeing the deployment of 35 Filipino doctors to provide aid in war-torn Gaza. PRC / Manila Bulletin PRC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chairman Richard Gordon in a televised interview emphasized that this decision is...
The Philippines voted in favor of a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution that called for an immediate ceasefire in war-torn Gaza, months after it abstained from a call for an “immediate humanitarian truce” between Israel and Hamas. Smoke billows from the Gaza's Rafah border...
The Philippine Embassy in Amman confirmed that three Filipinos failed to flee war-torn Gaza Strip amid renewed Israeli attacks there, while two Filipinos were able to cross the West Bank border to Jordan. Smoke billows from the Gaza's Rafah border crossing Egypt during an Israeli airstrike...
Basilan lone distric Rep. Mujiv Hataman (Facebook) An alliance of Muslim Filipino organizations held a prayer rally at the Bonifacio Shrine in Manila on Sunday, Dec. 3, and called for the permanent end to the hostilities in Gaza and the West...
