The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Wednesday, Oct. 29, that there are no reports yet of Filipino casualties in Jamaica after it was battered by Hurricane Melissa, now a Category 5 storm. “As of 29 October 2025, 5:00 a.m. Philippine time, no casualties or injuries among Filipino...
Israel’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel visited Manila for a historic Pacific Tour where she talked about the “deep connection” between the two countries and their shared values and friendship. The Philippines is part of the official’s “landmark diplomatic tour of the Pacific...
The recent visit of Speaker László Kövér of the Hungarian National Assembly led to the strengthening of Hungary–Philippines relations as both countries renewed their commitment to work on their bilateral cooperation, humanitarian solidarity, and sustainable development. Kövér was in Manila...
The Philippine Embassy in Thailand and the Filipino community there extend its “deepest condolences” to Thailand’s Royal Family and the Thai people for the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother. In a statement on Saturday, Oct. 25, the embassy remembered The Queen Mother...
The Philippine Embassy in Washington said that it is currently working with relevant agencies of the United States over the reported denial of entry to Filipino seafarers in the past months. In a statement on Wednesday, Oct. 22, the embassy took note of the reports that Filipinos seafarers were...
The Philippine Embassy in Washington clarified that there is no current crackdown on Filipinos holding dual citizenships in the United States amid circulating reports claiming the contrary. In a statement on Monday, Oct. 20, the embassy denied social media reports saying that the US government is...
Despite the distance between the Philippines and Hungary, Mr. Arkadiusz Jan Tracz—the spouse of the Hungarian ambassador to the Philippines—underscored the deep cultural and traditional ties that the two countries share. Speaking during the “Shared Stories of Hungary and the Philippines:...
Chinese nationals who want to visit the Philippines on a temporary basis may be issued electronic visas (e-Visas) starting next month as the Philippine Embassy in Beijing and its consulates prepare to launch the e-Visa program for China and its special administrative regions. In a statement, the...
The Philippine Embassy in Washington denied reports that a Filipino was among those deported to the African kingdom of Eswatini by the United States. “After verification with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Embassy was able to confirm that no Filipino citizen has been involved...
The United States Embassy in Manila announced that its social media platforms will not be updated with the federal government’s partial shutdown, although it assured that the passport and visa services will continue. This announcement was made in a recent post on X (formerly Twitter) by the...
Condolences and sympathies from around the world poured for the victims of the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that jolted Cebu province earlier this week. Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru led the new batch of messages from the international community. “I am deeply saddened and worried to learn...
More members of the diplomatic community expressed their sympathies to the victims of the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that rocked Cebu province on Tuesday, Sept. 30. In separate posts on X (formerly Twitter), the ambassadors of Norway, France, and Germany sent their condolences to those affected by...
