The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday, April 14, noted a decline in repatriation requests from non-overseas Filipino workers (non-OFWs) following the recent ceasefire between the United States and Iran, signaling a temporary easing of tensions in the Middle East. In its latest update,...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said it is receiving a steady stream of repatriation requests from Filipinos amid persistent tensions in the Middle East. As of Friday, April 10, data released by the DFA showed that it has received a total of 1,451 repatriation requests from overseas...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday, April 6, said it continues to closely monitor developments in the Middle East, with Philippine posts intensifying assistance to overseas Filipinos affected by ongoing regional tensions. In a statement, the DFA outlined a series of repatriation...
The Philippine embassy in Abu Dhabi on Monday, March 16, confirmed reports of two Filipinos who were among those arrested in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for sharing videos of an Iranian attack and its interception in the Gulf state. The embassy said UAE authorities verified the reports and...
The Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi is investigating reports that Filipinos were among those arrested in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for posting and sharing content online related to Iranian attacks on the Gulf state. The embassy said its officials already sought confirmation from UAE...
President Marcos spoke with United Arab Emirates President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to express solidarity with the Emirati people amid escalating tensions in the Gulf region. According to the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), Marcos conveyed his support to the UAE leadership during the...
The Department of National Defense (DND) was elated with the expansion of the country’s defense partnerships with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Japan involving two separate agreements aimed at strengthening security cooperation beyond traditional allies amid China’s sustained aggression in...
President Marcos returned to Manila with two signed deals from his working visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Malacañang said Marcos arrived in the country at 11:28 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, from Abu Dhabi. In his arrival statement, Marcos announced that the Comprehensive Economic...
President Marcos welcomed DAMAC Digital’s planned investment in the Philippines, including what is expected to be the country’s largest data center, during a business meeting in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, Jan. 13. In a Facebook post, Marcos said he was “very excited” about the firm’s plans,...
President Marcos has called on global financial institutions to make climate financing more accessible and fairer. Malacañang said Marcos "reiterated calls for reforms in global financial institutions to make climate and development financing fairer, more accessible, and more responsive" during...
The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates have signed a free trade agreement (FTA) during President Marcos ' working visit to Abu Dhabi. Marcos and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan witnessed the signing and exchange of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)...
President Marcos has kicked off his one-day working visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by presiding over a meeting with Cabinet officials, who are accompanying him on his trip. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said Marcos arrived in Abu Dhabi at 11:09 p.m....
