The Philippines said it remains committed to its One-China Policy following the recently concluded elections in Taiwan. In a statement, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said it reaffirms the principles contained in the Joint Communique of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and...
Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva called on the Departments of Migrant Workers (DMW) and Foreign Affairs (DFA) to ensure that no overseas Filipino workers (OFW) in New Zealand would be deprived of their salary and benefits on time. Villanueva made the call following reports that...
Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva called on the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to ensure that the displaced overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in New Zealand will get their back pay and benefits on time. This, after some 700 workers were involved...
The Philippines and Indonesia concluded their dialogue to review accomplishments on mutual collaboration and interest, with both sides anticipating even more auspicious future outcomes. Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo and Indonesia Foreign Affairs Minister Retno L.P. Marsudi...
An earthquake on Tuesday, December 5, cut short an important discussion between Sen. Francis Tolentino and Philippine Ambassador to China Jaime FlorCruz covering the swarming in Juan Felipe Reef and the upcoming Christmas convoy in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Sen. Francis Tolentino (middle) is...
Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa on Sunday, December 3 expressed his sadness on the death of two Filipino nationals who were executed in China on Nov. 24, 2023 for drug trafficking offenses. But Dela Rosa, who was the chief implementer of the previous Duterte administration’s...
Senator Imee Marcos on Monday, November 27, urged the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) to come up with a long-term strategy to negotiate the release of the Filipino seafarers who were abducted. Marcos noted that the Israeli-Palestinian...
Senators on Thursday, November 23 urged the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to devise all means to bring back home 17 Filipino seafarers who were held hostage by Yemen's Houthi rebels in the Red Sea. Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva offered his prayers for the safety of the 17...
The Philippines and Japan confirmed to work closely on issues in the East and South China Seas and other areas of common concern. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Enrique Manalo and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Kamikawa Yoko (Photo courtesy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of...
Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on Monday, November 13 urged the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to direct the Philippine ambassador to China to return to the country for consultation on the West Philippine Sea. “Given the recurring acts of aggression against our countrymen in...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has appealed to its Israel counterpart to ensure the exit of Filipinos from Gaza as soon as possible. Bombing in Gaza (Photo from AFP) "On 02 November, Secretary (Enrique) Manalo requested a call with (Israeli) Foreign Minister (Eli) Cohen to follow up his...
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Tuesday, October 31 suggested that the government use the West Philippine Sea title over the proposed "Sea of Asia" to provide clarity in its territorial rights over a specific body of water. Though Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla’s idea...
