There are no reports of Filipinos killed or injured during the 6.0-magnitude earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan over the weekend, the Philippine Embassy in Islamabad said on Wednesday, Sept. 3. “As of this time, there are no reports of Filipino casualties or injuries. No Filipino...
There are currently no Filipinos affected by the violent protests that erupted in Indonesia over the week, the Philippines Embassy and Consulate said. In a statement on Sunday, Aug. 31, the Philippine Embassy in Jakarta and the Philippine Consulate General in Manado reported that they have not...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) raised an objection against China’s travel advisory to the Philippines, assuring instead that law enforcement officers are addressing reported crimes, including those perpetrated by Chinese nationals. In a statement on Monday, Sept. 1, the DFA maintained...
The Philippine Embassy in Beijing said that a trade mission from China is expected to arrive in Manila in October to give Chinese businesses the opportunity to explore investment options in the country. This came after Philippine officials partnered with Global Investment Council (GIC) to organize...
The Philippine Embassy in Jakarta has advised Filipinos there to stay indoors amid the recent violent protests that have sparked across the country. In an advisory, the embassy said the Filipino community in Jakarta should "stay indoors in light of recent and continuing demonstrations being held...
The Philippine Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) launched help desks in areas with large Korean communities across the country following an appeal from the Korean Embassy to ensure the safety of its citizens. The move was in response to serious crimes in recent months such as...
The Philippines bagged the “Island Charm Award” and positioned itself as a premier global diving destination at the Diving Resort and Travel Show (DRT) Expo in Beijing, China, the Philippines Embassy in China said. Held at the China National Convention Center from Aug. 8 to 10, the awarding...
To celebrate its diamond jubilee anniversary on August 9, the Singapore Embassy in Manila hosted a reception at Shangri-La The Fort in Bonifacio Global City on August 6. More than 1,000 guests from the government, business, diplomatic corps, NGOs, civil society, academia, and the media gathered to...
The Indian government has granted Filipinos a free 30-day e-tourist visa, which is valid for double entry, from Aug. 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026, the Embassy of India in the Philippines announced. The e-tourist visa will be on a gratis (free) basis for the initial period of one year, the embassy said...
Following a request from the Philippine government and in coordination with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the US Indo-Pacific Command deployed marine corps, Air Force Ospreys, and Air Force MC-130Js, deliver life-saving relief items to communities in Northern Luzon recently affected by...
Interest in Hungarian higher education has reached new heights as the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship programme records a staggering 80,000 applications for the 2025–2026 academic year — a remarkable 20 percent increase from the previous year. Launched in 2013 by the Hungarian government, the...
The United States has allocated an additional P13.8 million worth of funding for emergency shelter assistance and hygiene kits to the victims of the recent typhoons and flooding in Luzon. The US Embassy in Manila said in a statement on Friday, Aug. 8, that the new provision will cover some 3,000...
