The Philippine Embassy in Rome, which has jurisdiction over Filipinos and Philippine affairs in Malta, warned overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) against using their passports as collaterals for loan. Philippine passport (MB File Photo) In an advisory, the embassy reminded Filipinos that...
The Philippines and France have strengthened their bilateral and diplomatic relations with the signing of several agreements ranging from transportation, maritime security, search and rescue operations to climate resiliency. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. meets French Minister for...
The Japanese Embassy in the Philippines has officially opened the Japan Visa Application Center (JVAC) in Parañaque City to entice more Filipinos to visit the Land of the Rising Sun. Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya led the opening of the JVAC, operated by VFS Service...
China's embassy in the Philippines has claimed that Chinese nationals in the country are facing "higher security risks," prompting it to issue a warning against its citizens. In an advisory on its website, the embassy released a "safety reminder to Chinese citizens in or traveling" to the country,...
The Chinese government has warned its citizens over the “unstable” security situation in the Philippines, telling them to stay away from political rallies and demonstrations and to reassess the need to travel to the country. (Photo from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China) An...
Several Filipinos in Doha, Qatar have been arrested and detained for suspected unauthorized political demonstration on Friday, March 28, the Philippine Embassy in Qatar disclosed. Philippine Embassy in Qatar The Philippine Embassy in Doha confirmed on Friday night that they were aware of the...
Ambassador of Israel to the Philippines Ilan Fluss Israel, which is engaged in a long-running war against militant group Hamas, sees potential in growing its economy through investments and business expansions in the Philippines, according to Ambassador of Israel to the Philippines Ilan...
Filipinos must avoid traveling or staying in South Lebanon and Bekaa because of the fresh wave of strikes launched by Israel in the areas, the Philippine Embassy in Lebanon said on Sunday, March 23. Israel struck Lebanon on Saturday, March 22, 2025, in retaliation for rockets targeting Israel,...
The Japanese Embassy in Manila launched its online visa appointment system on Wednesday, March 19, as it announced the opening of a dedicated Japan Visa Application Centre (JVAC) on April 7. Photos: Argyll Geducos/VFS Global In a statement , the Japanese Embassy said the new system was launched to...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (left), former president Rodrigo Duterte (Facebook, PPAB) The Philippine Embassy at The Hague in the Netherlands deserves praise for assisting former president Rodrigo Duterte and his companions,...
The Philippine Embassy in The Hague assured that it has rendered consular assistance to former president Rodrigo Duterte, including his delegation composing of former executive secretary Salvador Medialdea. Former president Rodrigo Duterte is now under the custody of the International Criminal...
Japanese Ambassador to Manila Endo Kazuya said that the P174-million (JPY 454 million) grant by the Japanese government for the development of the Bangsamoro region shows Japan’s “long-standing commitment” to the region’s peace and prosperity. Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya signs and...
