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...
Secretary Frederick Go of the Office of the Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (SAPIEA) chaired his first Economic Development Group (EDG) meeting, which focused on enhancing the attractiveness of the Philippines to foreign investors. At the high-level...
​The Philippine government on Tuesday, Feb. 13, called out China's Consul General in the country, Zhang Zhen, for her remarks that purportedly misrepresented facts over the West Philippine Sea. "We note the statement made by the Chinese Consul General last 8 February 2024. We take...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday, Feb. 7, cited security concerns as one of the reasons why the agency cannot issue free visas to some nationalities despite calls for such an arrangement. DFA Undersecretary for Consular Affairs Gary Domingo said that while the Marcos...
Switzerland's top diplomat is coming to the Philippines to discuss the European nation's current status of bilateral relations with the latter. As the two nations mark the 67 years of their diplomatic ties, Swiss Federal Councillor for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis will...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said it is not tolerating any sale of its permits or visas amid reported allegations of illicit activities in the agency. In a statement, the DFA said it is rather committed to provide excellence in its public service and improve its consular services....
Another Filipino national has been implicated in the death of a Japanese couple in Tokyo, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) disclosed on Tuesday, Jan. 23. DFA Undersecretary Eduardo Jose de Vega said the Philippine Embassy in Japan already launched its own investigation into the arrest of a...
The trade mission that will be sent by US President Joe Biden to the Philippines will be the first in a series of major commercial events that will be undertaken by Manila and Washington this year, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Monday, Jan. 15. After Biden announced over the weekend...
The Philippines said it remains committed to its One-China Policy following the recently concluded elections in Taiwan. In a statement, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said it reaffirms the principles contained in the Joint Communique of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and...
Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva called on the Departments of Migrant Workers (DMW) and Foreign Affairs (DFA) to ensure that no overseas Filipino workers (OFW) in New Zealand would be deprived of their salary and benefits on time. Villanueva made the call following reports that...
Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva called on the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to ensure that the displaced overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in New Zealand will get their back pay and benefits on time. This, after some 700 workers were involved...
The Philippines and Indonesia concluded their dialogue to review accomplishments on mutual collaboration and interest, with both sides anticipating even more auspicious future outcomes. Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo and Indonesia Foreign Affairs Minister Retno L.P. Marsudi...
