TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Iran fired a new wave of missile attacks on Israel early Monday, triggering air raid sirens across the country as emergency services reported at least five killed and dozens more wounded in the fourth day of open warfare between the regional foes that showed no sign of...
President Marcos has directed concerned agencies to act swiftly in assisting Filipinos affected by the ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran, Malacañang said Monday, June 16. In a press briefing, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the President’s order to the Department of...
Four Filipinos, with one of them in critical condition, were injured due to Iran’s retaliatory attacks against Israel, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). In a statement posted on Facebook on Sunday midnight, the Philippine Embassy in Tel Aviv said that a Filipina caregiver is...
The Philippine government must be ready to bring back home overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Israel and Iran as the two countries continue to exchange airstrikes. “The government must stand ready to swiftly and safely repatriate our OFWs in Iran and Israel should the armed conflict...
The Philippine Embassy in Israel is planning to repatriate Filipinos there by land or sea since the airspace of Israel and Jordan are currently closed due to the ongoing conflict in the region with Iran, Philippine Ambassador in Tel Aviv Aileen Mendiola-Rau said. In an interview with GMA News on...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israel unleashed airstrikes across Iran for a third day on Sunday and threatened even greater force as some Iranian missiles evaded Israeli air defenses to strike buildings in the heart of the country. Planned talks on Iran 's nuclear program, which could...
Israeli Ambassador to the Philippines Ilan Fluss assured that the safety of foreigners, especially Filipinos, is the “top priority” of Israel amid the escalation of violence and unrest in the region between Israel and Iran. He made the assurance during an online press conference on Saturday...
Officials of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) have met to decide on the next steps they must take, including the issuance of a travel advisory, after Israel 's attacks on Iran 's nuclear and missile sites. Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Eduardo De Vega said while the Philippines...
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that the United States and Iran have "sort of" agreed to terms on a nuclear deal, offering a measure of confidence that an accord is coming into sharper focus. Trump, in an exchange with reporters at a business...
President Donald Trump, left, shakes hands with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he leaves the West Wing of the White House, Monday, April 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday the U.S. will hold direct...
The Philippines is one with Iran in mourning the tragic death of its leader, President Ebrahim Raisi, and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian. In this photo provided by Islamic Republic News Agency, IRNA, the helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi takes off at the Iranian border...
The estimated rollback at the pumps next week will offer more substantial relief to the pockets of consumers next week as this already turned heftier into the vicinity of P1.00 per liter as of end of trading day on Friday (May 3), according to the industry players. Based on the outcome of five-day...
