The Philippine Embassy in Abuja is currently checking on the 20 Filipino seaman arrested in Nigeria after authorities claimed to have found cocaine in their vessel, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Monday, Nov. 24. DFA spokesperson Angelica Escalona confirmed that the agency has...
Experts from the United States Department of State’s English Language Fellows program trained 40 pre-service teachers from the Philippines last month. Three American experts have trained Filipino educators in Project-Based Learning (PBL), a teaching method widely adopted in the United States...
The Embassy of Malaysia in Manila, in collaboration with Makati Shangri-La, Manila, proudly presents the “Essence of Malaysia: Malaysian Food Spread @ Circles Shangri-La Makati”—a two-week gastronomic showcase celebrating the rich and diverse culinary heritage of Malaysia. Running from...
Music, education, and literature take center stage this November as the Embassy of Spain, through its Cultural and Education Offices and the Instituto Cervantes, unveils a vibrant calendar of cultural events. Renowned Spanish baritone Luis Llaneza will inspire aspiring vocalists through master...
The embassies of Canada and Ireland in Manila sent their sympathies to the families and victims of Super Typhoon Uwan that unleashed its fury across Eastern Visayas and some parts of Luzon. The two embassies took to social media to condole with those affected by the super typhoon in the...
Consular services of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in select areas were halted on Monday, Nov. 10, due to the onslaught of Super Typhoon Uwan. The United States Embassy in Manila also announced that all visa appointments and consular operations in Cebu on the same day had been canceled...
A Chinese help desk was jointly established by the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) to deter crimes that transcend borders and are linked to organized crime groups. In a statement Friday, Oct. 31, acting PNP Chief Police Lt. Gen. Jose...
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...
