The Philippines, through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), on Saturday, July 11, expressed deep concern over the recent developments between the United States and Iran, urging all parties to exercise restraint and return to diplomacy to prevent further escalation of tensions. In a statement,...
The Philippines, through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), has expressed grave concern over escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly recent developments in the Strait of Hormuz, and urged all parties involved to uphold the initial peace agreement and pursue a negotiated...
Vice President Sara Duterte blamed the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for the “growing political unrest” in the Philippines, saying recent tensions were triggered by actions of the current government. In a video interview released by the Office of the Vice President (OVP) on...
Vice President Sara Duterte accused the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of committing “grave abuse of power” amid ongoing political tensions involving Senator Ronald dela Rosa and issues linked to the International Criminal Court (ICC) investigation. In a video interview...
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — The post-Oct. 7 order in the Middle East — such as it is — is barely pieced together by conditional ceasefires and mutual threats. Iran has suffered severe blows, yet not enough to shake its posture at the negotiating table. Its allies Hezbollah in Lebanon and...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said it is receiving a steady stream of repatriation requests from Filipinos amid persistent tensions in the Middle East. As of Friday, April 10, data released by the DFA showed that it has received a total of 1,451 repatriation requests from overseas...
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has allowed higher education institutions (HEIs) to temporarily shift to full online learning amid the declaration of national energy emergency. In a memorandum issued April 7 and signed by Chairperson Shirley Agrupis, CHED said the directive was released...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday, April 8, said the Philippine government has expressed “cautious optimism” over the planned peace talks between the United States and Iran, which will be facilitated by Pakistan. In a statement, the DFA said it is hopeful that the...
A global appeal from Pope Leo XIV for prayers for peace is set to be observed in the Philippines, with Catholic dioceses across the country urged to hold prayer vigils on Saturday, April 11, amid rising international tensions. The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) encouraged...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday, April 7, confirmed the death of a Filipina national who was killed in a missile attack on a residential area in Haifa, Israel, over the weekend. In an official statement, the DFA said the Filipina died alongside her Israeli husband and elderly...
Eight bus companies and operators are now in trouble after they were accused of charging their passengers with additional fare without the approval of the national government. The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) said it already issued a show cause order (SCO) against...
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has issued an administrative order that will pave the way for the implementation of the P1 terminal fee for Roll on-Roll Off vehicles carrying raw and unprocessed agricultural products in all the agency’s supervised and managed ports. The existing Ro-Ro...
