Distressed Filipinos in Europe are encouraged to seek the assistance of Philippine embassies in their areas for their repatriation, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Tuesday, Dec. 14. (Jansen Romero/MANILA BULLETIN File Photo) Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Sarah Lou Arriola made the...
Japan's new foreign minister has reaffirmed his country's support in upholding the 2016 arbitral ruling that favored the Philippines in its maritime dispute with China in the South China Sea. West Philippine Sea (FILE PHOTO FROM AFP) The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said this was conveyed by...
From vaccines now to syringes. No ball was dropped according to Health Secretary Francisco Duque III, as he expressed dismay anew on Monday, Dec. 13, over the recent "dropped the ball" remark made by Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III (Malacañang...
Around 175 overseas Filipinos, including seafarers, nationals affected by escalating conflicts, and human trafficking victims from the Netherlands, Ethiopia, and Syria were recently brought back home, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. (Photo courtesy of the DFA) Around 150 stranded...
Filipinos affected by the tornadoes that hit several states in the United States were told to reach out to the Philippine Embassy or the nearest consulate in their area for assistance. media In a statement dated Dec. 12, the Philippine Embassy in Washington D.C. advises Filipino communities, who...
The Philippines and Palau had committed to revitalize their bilateral ties as both countries gradually reopen amid the easing of pandemic restrictions. DFA Assistant Secretary for Asian and Pacific Affairs Neal Imperial (left) with Palau Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Keith Sugiyama (right). (Photo...
The Philippines is expected to gain a "powerful voice" in global maritime policy making after its reelection in the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council consisting of 40 members. (Photo courtesy of the London Philippine Embassy/DFA) According to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA),...
Maria Ressa's in-person acceptance of her Nobel Peace Prize has reminded Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Teddy Boy Locsin of one of his great frustrations in life. DFA Secretary Teddy Boy Locsin (Photo from Teddy Boy Locsin's Facebook) No, it's not to win the coveted award himself;...
Almost a year after it happened the first time, Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. said that the Philippines "dropped the ball again" and missed out on coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine donations from the United States. Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. (File photo/Malacañang)...
The first-ever e-book on international space cooperation and the Philippine space law and affairs has been launched, the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) announced. (Philippine Space Agency Facebook page) The e-book titled, “The Compendium of Lectures and Speeches Delivered during the...
The Philippines will participate in the upcoming Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN)-G7 Foreign and Development Ministers' Meeting in Liverpool, United Kingdom to discuss regional and global issues, including the vaccine equity and global health security agendas. (Photo courtesy of the...
All unclaimed passports scheduled for release before December 2020 will be canceled and disposed of in January next year, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. (FILE PHOTO/JANSEN ROMERO/MANILA BULLETIN) In a statement late Thursday, Dec. 9, the DFA-Office of Consular Affairs (DFA-OCA)...
