Four Filipinos, with one of them in critical condition, were injured due to Iran’s retaliatory attacks against Israel, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). In a statement posted on Facebook on Sunday midnight, the Philippine Embassy in Tel Aviv said that a Filipina caregiver is...
The Philippine government must be ready to bring back home overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Israel and Iran as the two countries continue to exchange airstrikes. “The government must stand ready to swiftly and safely repatriate our OFWs in Iran and Israel should the armed conflict...
Filipinos have been among those targeted in racist riots in Northern Ireland, with one of them having their car set on fire, the Philippine Embassy in London bared. On June 12, the embassy issued an advisory about the situation, where Filipinos were among other migrants who were targeted in the...
Officials of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) have met to decide on the next steps they must take, including the issuance of a travel advisory, after Israel 's attacks on Iran 's nuclear and missile sites. Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Eduardo De Vega said while the Philippines...
On Independence Day, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has enjoined the nation to remember the Philippines ' contributions to the world in upholding international law. Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo also encouraged Filipinos to bear in mind that the country was the earliest...
On the last session day of the 19th Congress, the powerful Commission on Appointments (CA) confirmed the ad interim appointment of Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro and Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) Secretary Jose Ramon Pangilinan...
Amid growing concerns over China’s “destabilizing actions” in the South China Sea, the Philippines and the United States committed to deepening their defense relations and exploring new partnerships with allies in the region. (From left) DFA Secretary Enrique Manalo and US Secretary of...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo and United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet on Monday, June 9, “to discuss matters of mutual interest.” (From left) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and DFA Secretary Enrique Manalo (AP, DFA) In his pre-departure...
Indian nationals may start entering the country visa-free for tourism purposes starting June 8, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced on Saturday, June 7. Foreign and local tourists at the Puerto Princesa Airport (Photo from the Department of Tourism) In a public advisory, the DFA said...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo will stay as the country’s top diplomat until he receives the nod from the powerful Commission on Appointments (CA), Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said on Tuesday, June 3. Foreign Affairs Secretary...
The Philippines will continue to work with the United States and other key partners in the region and the world for its peace, security, and defense needs in the South China Sea amid the challenges posed by China, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo said on Monday, June 2. ...
The Philippines and the European Union (EU) announced on Monday, June 2, the creation of the new EU-Philippine Security and Defense Dialogue, which will deepen cooperation on security matters both in the regional and global spheres. DFA Secretary Enrique Manalo and H igh Representative for Foreign...
