The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) backs President Marcos’ “friend to all” foreign policy, emphasizing its commitment to forge relationships and strengthen alliances with the global community. “Sinabi rin ng Pangulo na (The President said) we are friends to all and enemies to none....
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro assured that the government is working for the release of the nine Filipino seafarers of Liberia-flagged vessel MV Eternity C being held by Houthi rebels in Yemen. In a media interview on Wednesday, July 30, the official said that...
Nine Filipino seafarers are in the hands of Houthi rebels, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Wednesday, July 30, assuring that “they are well” while the government works to secure their release. “All indications are that they in Sanaa, inland Yemen. At hands of Houthis. 9 of...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday, July 29, said that 68 Filipino detainees have been pardoned by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) government. The DFA expressed its gratitude to the UAE government for granting “humanitarian” pardon to 68 Filipino detainees on the occasion of the...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega confirmed on Monday, July 28, that a Filipino was sentenced to 18 years in prison in Ireland for drug trafficking charges. The official confirmed the Irish Special Criminal Court’s decision that recently came out on social media...
As the Philippines urged Thailand and Cambodia to resolve their border dispute, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said that there have been no reports of Filipinos hurt in the recent clash that escalated tensions between the Southeast Asian neighbors. In a statement on Thursday, July 24, the...
Despite tensed maritime issues between the two countries, the Philippines and China continue their cooperation on law enforcement, people-to-people exchanges, and safety and welfare of their citizens. The two sides held the 9th Joint Consular Consultation in Beijing on July 22, six years since the...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Sunday, July 20, that it hopes the Chinese Ministry of Education can correct the advisory it issued to Chinese students against studying in the Philippines. According to the DFA, it has already reached out to the Ministry through diplomatic channels....
President Marcos will press for deeper economic and security cooperation with the United States during his official visit to Washington, D.C. from July 20 to 22, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. In a press briefing in Malacañan, DFA Assistant Secretary Raquel Solano said the trip...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has lowered the alert level in Iran from level 3 to 2. It brings the alert level from voluntary repatriation to restriction phase. "In view of the positive developments in the security situation in Iran, the Department of Foreign Affairs lowers the Alert...
Some 118 rescued Filipinos who are victims of human trafficking in scam hubs in Southeast Asia await repatriation, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. According to the DFA, the embassies “are always ready to provide repatriation assistance and are closely coordinating with the...
Rescue and repatriation efforts are being initiated by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) for all Filipinos allegedly trapped in different scam centers in Southeast Asia. The DFA revealed that it continues to receive reports of alleged Filipino human trafficking victims (HTVs) in Thailand,...
