Married women who will renew their passports now have the option to voluntarily revert to their maiden names, the Department of Foreign Affairs - Office of Consular Affairs (DFA-OCA) said. Philippine passport (MB file photo) In an advisory posted on the DFA’s website, it said...
OPAPRU Sec. Carlito Galvez Jr. lauds the agency's international and private peace partners during the inaugural International and Private Partnerships Forum (IPPF) 2024 at the Manila Hotel on Nov. 14, 2024. (Photo by John Louie Abrina / MANILA BULLETIN) The Office of the Presidential Adviser on...
The Philippines has expressed “grave concern” over Israel’s newest offensive in the Gaza Strip that left more than 400 Palestinians dead, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. Displaced Palestinians, carrying their belongings travel from Beit Hanoun to Jamiya, a day after...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo believes that the Philippines and India can expect a “very bright future” in their relations owing to the increased cooperation in recent years in the fields of defense, maritime security, and information technology, among others....
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced that DFA Secretary Enrique Manalo is participating in the 10th Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi, India, to join in the discussions of some of the world’s “most pressing” geopolitical and geoeconomic issues. DFA Secretary Enrique Manalo (Photo...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo deferred queries on the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte to law enforcement agencies because the Philippines is no longer a member of the International Criminal Court (ICC). DFA Secretary Enrique Manalo speaks to the media after...
Slovenian Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon will be in the Philippines starting Monday, March 10, to meet with Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manila to further enhance the two countries’ bilateral cooperation on various sectors, including trade and maritime cooperation, the...
The Philippines on Monday, March 10, rejected Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s recent statement that described the South China Sea issue as nothing but mere “shadow play” orchestrated by other countries. DFA Secretary Enrique Manalo and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (Photos from...
(From left) DFA Secretary Enrique Manalo and British Foreign Secretary David Lammy sign a framework agreement that will further strengthen the two countries' ties in politics, economics, consular services, climate change, and defense on March 8, 2025. (Photo from Sec. Manalo) The Philippines is...
United Kingdom Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Affairs David Lammy will visit the Philippines on Saturday, March 8, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced. UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy (Photo courtesy of UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced that its consular offices will remain open only for women on March 8 and 22 for the celebration of the National Women’s Month. In a statement, the DFA said it would provide consular services to women, especially those working during...
Cagayan de Oro City 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez (PPAB) Cagayan de Oro City 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez is up in arms over Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo's statement the country was open to...
