(AFP) House Speaker Martin Romualdez has underscored the need for swift action by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) to facilitate the repatriation of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) affected by the...
The ambassadors of France and Japan in the Philippines lauded the “courage” and “compassion” of Angelyn Aguirre, the Filipina nurse who was killed during one of Hamas’ attacks in Israel last week, for staying with her ward amid the danger. Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem Fleur Hassan-Nahoum...
An official from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said that member-states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have expressed willingness to assist the Philippines in repatriating Filipinos affected by the ongoing war between Israel and the militant group Hamas. Foreign...
President Marcos has ordered relevant government agencies to prepare for the reintegration of the Filipinos who will be repatriated from Israel, mainly by providing them with livelihood assistance. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo) Marcos said this during his sectoral...
Most of the Filipinos in Gaza have sought repatriation while some in Israel also now want to leave the country as war between Israeli forces and Hamas militants still rages. Difficulties to leave the Hamas-controlled Gaza face the 92 Filipinos who want to leave the territory as it remains sealed...
A third Filipino in Israel has been confirmed dead while more Filipinos in the besieged Gaza now want to flee from the Israel-Hamas war, prompting the government to seek help from the international community. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Undersecretary Eduardo Jose de Vega said Friday, Oct....
President Marcos ordered government agencies to explore all evacuation strategies to assist Filipinos affected by the war in Israel as he assured assistance to those who would be evacuated. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (RTVM screenshot) Marcos said this during a sectoral meeting...
At least 22 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have so far requested the Philippine government for their repatriation amid the ongoing armed conflict in Israel, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) disclosed on Thursday, Oct. 12. DMW officer-in-charge Undersecretary Hans Leo Cacdac said the OFWs...
Israel is not yet considering opening any humanitarian corridor for foreign nationals wanting to leave Gaza amid challenges from Philippine officials to get Filipinos out of the Palestinian territory. Esty Buzgan, the Chargé d'Affaires of the Israeli Embassy in Manila, said Thursday the Israeli...
The Philippine government has imposed Alert Level 3 status in Gaza or a voluntary repatriation for Filipinos in the Palestinian territory. However, hurdles face Philippine officials​ from taking out Filipinos there as Gaza​'s borders, both with Israel and Egypt, have been sealed...
Kabayan Party-list Rep. Ron Salo (center) (Rep. Salo's office) The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) have guaranteed congressmen that the government can repatriate the...
The Philippine government stands ready to assist and repatriate some 70 Filipinos from strife-torn Gaza who have expressed willingness to be repatriated amid the ongoing violence there between Hamas and the Israeli forces. (Screenshot from Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs/Facebook) Department of...
